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Fourth Year of the Double-Degree Program between Alexandria University and the University of Essex Begins
Under the agreement between Alexandria University and the University of Essex, 12 students—11 from Alexandria University’s Faculty of Engineering and one from Alexandria National University—have begun their studies at the University of Essex in the UK.
The program enables students to earn a bachelor’s degree from Alexandria University and a master’s degree from Essex through 4+1 and 3+1 study tracks, depending on their academic program.
The program reflects Alexandria University’s commitment to expanding international academic partnerships and providing students with global learning opportunities. The current academic year also marks the graduation of the program’s third cohort.
Alexandria National University Celebrates Graduation of Its First Cohort for the Faculties of Computing & Data Science and Science
Alexandria National University celebrated the graduation of its first cohort from the Faculties of Computing & Data Science and Science at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina on Tuesday, October 6, 2026. The ceremony was attended by Eng. Ayman Attia, Governor of Alexandria, Dr. Ahmed Adel Abdel Hakim, Acting President of Alexandria University, Dr. Mohamed Nasr El-Din Damir, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, alongside university leaders, faculty, students, and parents.
Eng. Ayman Attia congratulated the graduates, encouraging them to pursue continuous learning and leverage their skills to serve their nation. He praised the university's role in delivering high-quality education tailored to labor market demands.
Dr. Ahmed Adel Abdel Hakim highlighted the event as a landmark milestone following years of overcoming foundational challenges. He emphasized that the non-profit university reflects Alexandria University's societal mission to offer distinguished, affordable education, promising further enhancements to student services in the upcoming academic year.
Alexandria University Engineering Career & Business Forum 2026
Under the auspices of Dr. Ahmed Adel Abdel Hakim, Acting President of Alexandria University, the Faculty of Engineering held the Engineering Business & Career Forum 2026, in the presence of Eng. Ayman Atia, Governor of Alexandria, Dr. Affaf Al-Oufy, Vice President of Alexandria University for Community Service and Environmental Development; Dr. Wael El-Maghlany, Acting Dean of the Faculty of Engineering; as well as faculty members.and participation from leading local and international companies in engineering, technology, energy, real estate, and industry.
The forum aims to strengthen direct communication between students, graduates, and employers, provide access to career and training opportunities, and develop the professional and practical skills required by the labor market.
It also reflects Alexandria University’s commitment to connecting education with industry needs and expanding opportunities for training, employment, and entrepreneurship.
Alexandria University Students Participate in International Student Exchange Programs in Europe
As part of Alexandria University’s efforts to promote internationalization and academic mobility, four students from the Faculties of Engineering, Computing and Data Science, and Fine Arts are participating in the Erasmus+ Program, spending a semester studying at partner universities in Italy and Denmark during the Fall 2026 semester.
The participation is part of the University’s international academic cooperation agreements, providing students with opportunities to gain diverse academic and cultural experiences, explore international education systems, and develop their skills, enhancing their readiness for the global job market and international competition.
Alexandria University Holds Economic Program Hearing Session
Alexandria University held a university hearing session on the economic program, with the participation of Acting President Dr. Ahmed Adel Abdel Hakim, Vice President Dr. Afaf El-Awfy, Business School Dean Dr. Ayman Shtewy, academics and economic experts, and representatives of the Ministries of Planning, Investment, Finance and Industry, as well as the Central Bank.
The session focused on identifying economic challenges, evaluating existing policies, proposing practical alternatives, and setting priorities for the next five years, in preparation for presenting the outcomes to the National Conference on Partnership and Development.
Four specialized workshops addressed key issues, including foreign currency resources and debt management, the informal economy and private sector, investment, economic transformation, productivity, and competitiveness.
The session emphasized strengthening cooperation between universities, government institutions, and the private sector, and developing evidence-based recommendations that support sustainable economic growth and enhance Egypt’s competitiveness.
