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  • What are EUI's main areas of focus?

Egypt University of Informatics (EUI) is a Non-Profit Information. Communication Technology (ICT) focused university, established by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) in collaboration with the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MOHESR) in the heart of the Knowledge City (K.C.) at the New Administrative Capital (NAC). EUI aims to be a leading university in Egypt, the Middle East, and Africa (MENA), specializing in Communications and Information Technology and their highly influenced fields.

EUI considers multi-disciplinary and inter-professional domains, with the primary objective of satisfying the rapidly growing market needs of highly skilled professionals in these areas and contributing to an adequate scientific and technological base capable of innovation while possessing an international position, thus pushing the national economy to continuous progress.  These areas include (but are not limited to digital transformation (e.g., Financial Technology, Regulatory Technology, etc.), the utilization and exploitation of Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) in many diverse domains, the orderly transition into smart manufacturing, and Industry 4.0, among others.

 

  • Why choose EUI? 
    1. EUI is among the first specialized universities across the Middle East and Africa in the fields of Communications and Information Technology.
    2. EUI has the full support of its founding body, the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, in collaboration with the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.
    3. Dual-Degree agreements with the world's top-ranked universities
    4. Successful students will obtain a foreign university degree (e.g., Purdue Computer engineering) while spending only their senior year at the foreign university (e.g., Purdue University) Campus.
    5. EUI recruits top-notch academic staff from top Egyptian and foreign universities.
    6. EUI will have a direct link to the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology projects and entities existing in the MCIT Knowledge City at the New Administrative Capital, which can offer specialized training, internships, start-up incubation, and funding for research within the industry.
    7. World Class Education across EUI's four faculties, Computing and Information Sciences, Engineering, Business Informatics, and Digital Arts and Design, aligns program offerings and curricula with the world's top universities' offerings.
    8. The dual degree model aims to minimize the costs of international and living fees for the parents and minimize the risk of students getting homesick if they travel in their junior years. They only need to travel in their senior year when they are more mature.
    9. EUI merges Education with Practical and Technical Experience through Field trips, Seminars, and Extracurricular activities.

 

  • What are the facilities available at EUI?

EUI's campus is located in the heart of the New Administrative Capital (NAC). It is one of the pillars of the Knowledge City (K.C.).

EUI has seven buildings. EUI started with a standalone building in an area of 5,189m2. The facility is equipped as a smart green building and was ready to welcome the first cohort of the four faculties in Fall 2021.

The second phase of buildings will be ready in 2024 with a spacious, smart, and green campus on an area of 84,000m2. As a smart city, EUI will use all the best-standards facilities offered by the K.C., including sporting clubs, guest houses, theatres, etc.

 

  • What are the different programs and tracks offered by each faculty?

EUI will be offering B.Sc. in distinguished programs:

Faculty of Computing and Information Sciences

Program:

Computing and Information Sciences

Tracks:

    • Computer Science
    • Data Science and Engineering
    • Artificial Intelligence
    • Software Engineering
    • Cyber Security
    • Graphics and Game Programming

 

Faculty of Engineering:

Programs:

    • Electronics and Communication
    • Computer Engineering
    • Industrial Engineering
    • Mechatronics and Robotics

 

Faculty of Business Informatics:

Programs:

    • Finance
    • Accounting
    • Business Analytics
    • Business Technology Management
    • Digital Marketing and E-Commerce
    • Entrepreneurship and Innovation

 

Faculty of Digital Arts and Design:

Programs:

    • Interaction Design Arts
    • Animation Arts
    • Games Design
    • New Media Arts
    • Graphic and Media Design
    • User Experience Design

 

  • What are the international partner universities offering dual degrees?

Faculty of Computing and Information Sciences

    • Dual Bachelor's degree from the University of Minnesota Twin Cities (ranked#29 in Computer Science in U.S. News, 2021).
    • Professional Masters in Information Security with the University of Purdue West Lafayette (ranked#6 in Cyber Security in U.S. News, 2021)

Faculty of Engineering

    • Dual Degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering with Purdue West Lafayette (ranked#4 in Engineering, US. News, 2022)
    • Professional Masters in Information Security with Purdue West Lafayette (ranked#6 in Cyber Security, US. News, 2021)

Faculty of Business Informatics

A Dual degree will be announced soon with a reputable top-ranked university.

Faculty of Digital Arts and Design 

A Dual degree will be announced soon with a reputable top-ranked university.

 

  • Does EUI teach the curriculum equivalent to the international university?

EUI must comply with the rules and regulations imposed by the Ministry of Higher Education.

EUI's program offerings and curricula are aligned with the foreign universities' offerings in terms of rigor and depth while adhering to Egyptian rules and regulations.

Programs are designed to guarantee credit transfer with a foreign university.

 

  • Will students be able to transfer to a foreign university campus abroad?

Students meeting the foreign university requirements must transfer to the foreign university campus during their senior year. If successful, the student will obtain the native foreign university degree (e.g., Purdue University, West Lafayette degree in Computer Engineering), the same degree obtained if the student spent all their years abroad.

 

  • Would the tuition fees be the same if the students showed interest in any of the applicable dual degree agreements?

All students will have to pay EUI fees during all their years of study at the EUI campus, in addition to the fees of some online/blended courses offered by the foreign university.

The student will pay the international tuition fees of the foreign university only for their year abroad, which will be spent at the foreign university campus, and only administrative fees will be paid to EUI for this year.

 

  • What is the currency of the tuition fees of EUI?

Egyptian students pay tuition fees in EGP at the EUI campus.

Non-Egyptian students pay tuition fees in USD at the EUI campus.

 

  • Does EUI follow the Ministry of Higher Education law?

Yes, it follows the rules and regulations of the Ministry of Higher Education.

 

  • Would students need degree equivalency in Egypt?

Since it is a non-profit university under the Ministry of Higher Education umbrella, students do not need to equate their EUI degree.

 

  • How many semesters are available in the Academic year?

There are three academic semesters: Fall, Spring, and Summer (Optional). 

 

  • Can I apply for more than one faculty?

It is possible if the student meets the desired faculty's entry/admission requirements.

 

  • What type of high school certificates does EUI accept?

EUI accepts the following national and international certificates: Thanawya Amma, Abitur, IGCSE, GCSE, American Diploma, Thanawya from Arab countries, International Baccalaureate, Canadian Certificate, Fachoberschule FOS, and French Baccalaureate.

 

  • What are the entry requirements for each high school certificate?

The courses required by each faculty will be posted on the EUI website.

 

  • When does the admission start?

The admission's start is announced on the EUI website, at: www.eui.edu.eg

 

  • How can students start the application process, and when?

For details, please check EUI Admission.

 

  • What is the application fee?

Details are announced on the EUI website at: www.eui.edu.eg

 

  • What is EUI's academic Calendar?

EUI follows the dates and deadlines issued by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research under the guidance of the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology.

For blended/online courses offered by the foreign university, students must follow the foreign university calendar.

  • Will there be transportation services?

Regular Transportation is available, connecting EUI to significant spots in Cairo and Giza.

  • Are there housing/accommodation services offered?

EUI offers high-standard dorms for students outside the borders of Cairo and Giza governorates. Students from Cairo and Giza wishing to live in the dorms must contact the facilities manager.

  • What are the scholarships offered by EUI?

A set of scholarships for distinguished students will be offered and announced on the EUI website and social media channels.