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Alexandria University Among Top Universities Globally in 18 Sub-specializations in QS World Ranking for 2024
Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, announced the results of QS World University Rankings for the year 2024. It includes a ranking of the best 15,559 universities in the world. The basic majors included five sectors of science (Arts and Humanities, Engineering and Technology, Life Sciences and Medicine, Natural Sciences, and Social Sciences and Management), in addition to more than 90 sub-specializations.
Alexandria University was highly ranked globally in 18 sub-specializations, as follows:
*Alexandria University ranked (51-70) globally in the field of library and information management.
*In the field of agriculture and forestry: Alexandria University ranked (201-250).
*In the field of architecture and built environment: Alexandria University ranked (201-240) globally.
*In the field of biological sciences: Alexandria University achieved rank (401-450) globally.
*In the field of chemistry: Alexandria University ranked (451-500) globally.
*In the field of computer science and information systems: Alexandria University ranked (501-550) globally.
*In the field of chemical engineering: Alexandria University ranked (251-300) globally.
*In the field of civil and structural engineering: Alexandria University ranked (151-200) globally.
*In the field of electrical and electronic engineering: Alexandria University ranked (301-350) globally.
*In the field of chemical engineering: Alexandria University ranked (351-400) globally.
*In the field of petroleum engineering: Alexandria University, Cairo University, and the American University in Cairo ranked (51-100) globally.
*In the field of technological engineering: Alexandria University ranked 334th globally.
*In the field of environmental sciences: Alexandria University ranked (401-450) globally.
*In the field of life sciences and medicine: Alexandria University ranked 342nd globally.
*In the field of materials science: Alexandria University ranked (351-400) globally.
*In the field of medicine: Alexandria University achieved position (251-300) globally.
*In the field of pharmacy and pharmacology: Alexandria University ranked (101-150) globally.
*In the field of veterinary sciences: Alexandria University ranked (51-70) globally.
The university president indicated that the QS World Ranking is based on four indicators: the academic reputation of the discipline offered by the program, the reputation of graduates, the volume of citations from research, and the network of published research among researchers belonging to more than one country.
He pointed out that Alexandria University’s high ranking this year is considered the result of joint efforts between all members of Alexandria University to improve the competitiveness of the scientific research system at the university. He added that Alexandria University pays special attention to research fields that fit the requirements of international rankings and to improve the outputs of scientific research produced at the university, by stimulating scientific publishing in top-ranked academic journals, and implementing cooperation protocols with major international universities, encouraging innovation and entrepreneurship, linking the research output with industry, and directing scientific research to serve society. The university president also praised the role of the Egyptian Knowledge Bank in providing the huge amount of scientific resources necessary for researchers in order to enhance scientific research in Egypt, and improving the classification of universities, institutions, and research centres internationally.
President of Alexandria University Attends the Eleventh Arabic Language Night
Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, witnessed this evening the cultural evening entitled “Andalusia, a Spring Postponed”, organized by the Alexandria University Forum for Poetry and Arts in cooperation with the University’s Youth Welfare Department, which comes within the activities of the eleventh night of the Arabic Language Nights, at the Alexandria Opera House.
The show dealt with an important era in the history of Andalusia through distinctive dramatic events accompanied by a musical performance presented by the university’s choir team, in an interesting and distinctive setting recited in classical Arabic language.
In his speech after the end of the show, the University President praised the outstanding level he witnessed during the theatrical show, and the mastery and skill of the performers. He also praised the Alexandria University Choir Team for presenting many distinguished musical pieces, which reflect the artistic level of the Alexandria University students of which we are all proud. He added that the University will provide its complete support for cultural and artistic events that aim to raise the level of art in a way that serves the Alexandrian community, and he extended his greetings to everyone who participated in preparing this distinguished show.
The event was attended by Dr. Ali Abdelmohsen, Acting Vice President of the University for Education and Student Affairs, deans, vice deans, faculty members, and students at the university’s various faculties. Supervising the preparation and presentation of the event was Dr. Nagwa Saber, professor in the Arabic Language Department at the Faculty of Arts, and the university’s choir was conducted by Maestro Dr. Sherihan El-Heddini, dramaturgy by Dr. Mohamed Mekheymar, while the performance was directed by Mr. Ahmed Samir.
Alexandria University is announcing Master& Doctoral degree scholarships for students from the Nile Basin Countries 2024
Alexandria University announces Master& Doctoral degree scholarships for students from the African Countries to study in Alexandria University starting the fall semester of 2024/2025 on a competitive basis. The scholarship includes waving of tuition fees only for the duration of study (maximum 3 years for master’s degree and 5 years for doctoral degree) provided that the student will be responsible for paying his/her expenses of travel, accommodation, living and the fees for registering on Study in Egypt portal.
Students should submit their applications, copies of their transcripts and a medical HIV testing certificate online. For more details and registration, please visit the following website:
The deadline to submit is May 31, 2024
Fluency in the language of study (Arabic or English) is a must.
Applicant from non-speaking Arabic and English countries should submit a certificate of fluency in either Arabic or English language.
Eid al-Fitr reception at Alexandria University
In an atmosphere of joy and affection on the occasion of the blessed Eid al-Fitr, Dr. Abdelaziz Konswa, President of Alexandria University, received the Vice-Presidents of the University, the former Presidents and Vice-Presidents of the University, the Deans and Vice-Deans of the University’s faculties and institutes, and the Assistants to the University President, at the university Club. "Pharos", where they exchanged congratulations, hoping that God would grant our dear Egypt the blessing of security, safety, safety and stability and to return to us those blessed days with goodness, right and blessings
President of Alexandria University receives President of the British University in Cairo to discuss ways of cooperation
Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, received Dr. Mohamed Lotfy, President of the British University in Cairo, where the two sides discussed ways to enhance scientific and academic cooperation in areas of common interest.
During the meeting, Dr. Konswa welcomed the university’s guest, stressing Alexandria University’s keenness to consolidate cooperation with the British University in various scientific and academic fields, especially in the field of research projects and graduate studies programs in disciplines of common interest, drawing attention to the cooperation agreements and joint and double academic degrees between Alexandria University and many British universities, as well as between the British University in Egypt and British universities.
For his part, Dr. Lotfy stressed the British University’s keenness to cooperate with the University of Alexandria, which has a distinguished scientific and academic level, and to enhance joint cooperation in the field of scientific programs and joint research projects in various academic disciplines.