Thousands of Kuwaiti students continuing their academic journey in Egypt

Thousands of Kuwaiti students continuing their academic journey in Egypt

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In a recent turn of events, Dr. Mohamed Ayman Ashour, Egypt's Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, plans to boost educational ties with Kuwait. Addressing the press after the 57th Association of Arab Universities session, Ashour stressed the importance of safeguarding student interests. This move aims to set the stage for a new era of higher education and scientific research collaboration between Egypt and Kuwait, according to Al Jarida.

Furthermore, Ashour emphasized the remarkable growth of Egypt's higher education system over the past decade. From 50 universities in 2014, the number is expected to reach 116 by 2025, encompassing public, private, national, and technological universities, as well as branches of renowned foreign institutions. This growth facilitates increased quantity and diversifies educational paths to cater to diverse market needs.

Interestingly, technological universities focus on practical training, with 60 percent of their curricula devoted to hands-on experience in collaboration with industry and the private sector. The education system serves around 8.3 million students, including around 200,000 expatriates from the Middle East and Africa. Notably, female students constitute a substantial 53 percent of the student body, reflecting the Egyptian government's commitment to women's roles in education and scientific research.

Ashour highlighted Egypt's emphasis on high-quality education and international recognition. The Egyptian Quality Assurance Authority collaborates with its international counterparts, and graduates of Egyptian medical schools receive accreditation from the American Accreditation Board until 2027.

The Minister showcased Egypt's higher education and scientific research strategy launched in March 2023, which focuses on seven major pillars. One of the key pillars is the internationalization and export of Egyptian education, as underscored by the Egyptian Knowledge Bank, the largest digital platform for distance learning in the world, according to a recent UNESCO report.

Alongside traditional academic programs, Egypt is developing non-traditional, interdisciplinary initiatives in partnership with foreign universities. These programs focus on cutting-edge fields, offering students unique academic opportunities. For instance, Egypt is working with the University of Plymouth and Delta University for Science and Technology to deliver undergraduate programs in Egypt, starting from September 2025. While details about specific interdisciplinary specializations are limited, this collaboration reflects a broader effort to enhance academic ties and offer diverse programs.

Moreover, Egypt has partnerships with prestigious French universities, such as the French University in Egypt, offering French degrees accredited by the French Ministry of Higher Education, without the need for students to travel to France. Recent agreements have boosted collaborations in business management, engineering, linguistics, and political sciences, among others. Additionally, Egypt and French universities have signed more than 70 cooperation agreements, including 30 dual-degree programs across various disciplines.

The French University in Egypt is well-known for offering interdisciplinary programs and is developing a new eco-friendly campus for internationally accredited dual degrees. The focus on STEM fields like AI and engineering, alongside social sciences and linguistics, highlights Egypt's commitment to diverse educational opportunities. Thus, Egypt's partnerships with foreign universities, particularly with France, are driving the development of innovative, interdisciplinary educational programs, enriching its academic landscape.

1. Researchers in Egypt are working on interdisciplinary initiatives, in partnership with foreign universities, to increase the export of education and provide unique learning opportunities in cutting-edge fields.
2. The growth in Egypt's higher education system, with the number of universities expected to reach 116 by 2025, is aimed at fostering personal growth and self-development through increased quantity and diversified educational paths.
3. As part of Egypt's strategy for higher education and scientific research, there is a focus on internationalization, with the Egyptian Knowledge Bank, the largest digital platform for distance learning in the world, being a key component in this effort.
4. In line with Egypt's minister's plan to boost educational ties with Kuwait, the collaboration aims to contribute to increased export of education, thereby strengthening education and scientific research in both countries.

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