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Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa Appointed Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research
Alexandria University—its leadership, faculty members, staff, and students—extends its heartfelt congratulations to His Excellency Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, on the issuance of the political leadership’s decision appointing him as Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research within the new cabinet reshuffle. This appointment reflects the great confidence in his academic and administrative competence, as well as his extensive national experience.
Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa is regarded as one of Egypt’s most prominent academic and executive leaders. He possesses extensive experience in aligning the higher education and scientific research system with national development priorities and the requirements of the knowledge-based economy. During his presidency of Alexandria University, he led wide-ranging efforts to internationalize the University, establishing more than one hundred dual and joint degree programs with prestigious international universities across medical, scientific, engineering, and humanities disciplines.
He also oversaw the expansion of Alexandria University’s international branches, including the Abu Dhabi branch and the Malaysia branch scheduled to open in Fall 2026, in addition to planned expansions in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Greece. Furthermore, he supervised the restructuring of the University’s branches in Chad and South Sudan, aiming to transform them into regional hubs for higher education in Africa.
During his tenure, Alexandria University witnessed significant progress in institutional development, digital transformation, the expansion of international and interdisciplinary academic programs, and the strengthening of global academic partnerships. He also reinforced scientific research and community engagement efforts, further enhancing the University’s regional and international standing.
Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa also spearheaded the establishment of the “Technology Park” at Alexandria University to transform research outputs and innovative ideas into added value for the knowledge-based economy. He supported green transformation trends in industry and blue economy applications, in addition to leading the establishment of Alexandria National University and advancing models of international education within Egypt.
Alexandria University expresses its pride in this well-deserved appointment and wishes His Excellency continued success in his new national role, and further achievements in serving the nation and advancing Egypt’s higher education and scientific research system.
Dr. Konsowa Inspects the Regularity of the Second Semester and Directs Adherence to Lecture Schedules in Conjunction with the Development of the Ramleh Tram
Dr. Dr. Abdel Aziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, conducted an extensive inspection tour today, Saturday, February 7, 2026, across a number of the University’s faculties and institutes, coinciding with the start of the second academic semester. The tour aimed to ensure the regularity of the educational process and the readiness of faculties to receive students.
The University President was accompanied during the tour by Dr. Afaf Al-Oufy, Vice President for Community Service and Environmental Development, along with a number of faculty and institute deans. The tour included the medical complex faculties, the Humanities Complex, and the Faculty of Engineering, where Dr. Konsowa joined students in the flag salute ceremony at the Faculty of Engineering courtyard.
During his meeting with students, Dr. Konsowa extended his congratulations to them and to all members of Alexandria University on the occasion of the start of the second semester and the approaching holy month of Ramadan, wishing them continued success, excellence, and achievement. He emphasized the importance of benefiting from the dual-degree programs concluded by the University with a number of leading international universities, which contribute to preparing graduates with high competitiveness in accordance with global standards.
Dr. Konsowa also directed faculty deans to fully adhere to lecture schedules and employee departure times, in conjunction with the implementation of the Ramleh Tram development project. He noted that coordination has taken place with Alexandria Governorate to organize lecture times with time gaps of up to half an hour between different faculties, with the aim of reducing traffic congestion in educational areas and main thoroughfares.
Dr. Konsowa explained that the Ramleh Tram development project comes within the framework of establishing a modern mass transportation system befitting Alexandria Governorate, alongside the metro project linking the eastern and western parts of the city and contributing to the creation of a new urban extension. He affirmed the University Administration’s readiness to receive any complaints or suggestions from students in this regard and to work on addressing them.
During the tour, Dr. Konsowa ensured the completion of all preparations related to the regularity of study, including maintenance works for buildings and facilities, electrical systems, sanitation, and fire protection systems, as well as the preparation of lecture halls, classrooms, laboratories, and libraries, the beautification of gardens, and the installation of guidance signage. He also directed the implementation of an integrated plan for student activities during the second semester, encompassing cultural and sports events and educational seminars, contributing to the development of students’ skills, the building of their personalities, and the enhancement of their participation in university activities.
At the conclusion of the tour, Dr. Konsowa praised the good regularity of study during its initial days and the presence of university leaders and faculty members among their students, affirming the University Administration’s commitment to providing an attractive and well-organized educational environment and supporting all efforts aimed at advancing the educational process.
Alexandria University Participates in the Egyptian–French Scientific and Academic Cooperation Day in Paris and Signs New International Agreements
Alexandria University participated in the activities of the Egyptian–French Scientific and Academic Cooperation Day, which was attended by Dr. Ayman Ashour, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and hosted by CY Cergy Paris University, within the framework of strengthening the strategic partnership between Egypt and France in the fields of higher education and scientific research.
Alexandria University was represented during the event by Dr. Ahmed Adel Abdel Hakim, Vice President of Alexandria University for Education and Students Affairs, and Dr. Gehan Joyful, Assistant to the President of Alexandria University for Internationalization of Education and International Branch Campuses. They took part in the forum’s sessions and coordination meetings with a number of leaders of French universities and academic institutions.
The representatives of Alexandria University affirmed that these agreements come within the framework of the University’s strategy and vision, which is strongly supported by Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University. This strategy aims to expand dual degree programs, enhance international academic partnerships, and align educational programs with the needs of the global labor market, thereby increasing the competitiveness of Alexandria University graduates at both the regional and international levels. This reflects the University’s pioneering role in supporting international academic cooperation and consolidating its position as one of Egypt’s leading universities in building global educational and research partnerships.
On the sidelines of the event, Alexandria University signed a number of academic cooperation agreements with prestigious French universities and educational institutions.
The agreements were signed by Dr. Ahmed Adel Abdel Hakim on behalf of Dr. Abdel Aziz Konsowa, President of the University, as part of the University’s ongoing efforts to strengthen international academic partnerships.
The agreements included the following:
- University of Caen Normandy: Cooperation agreements were signed in the fields of pharmacy, agriculture, and applied languages. These agreements include a French dual master’s degree in Pharmacy (Drug Design), representing a significant step that reflects the advancement of academic cooperation in medical and health-related fields.
- CY Cergy Paris University: An agreement was signed in the field of engineering, aiming to support dual degree programs and promote the exchange of students and faculty members.
- Vatel International Business School: A cooperation agreement was signed in the field of hotel management and tourism with ten Egyptian universities, contributing to the preparation of qualified graduates in accordance with international standards and supporting joint applied educational programs.
Alexandria University Receives International Expert Dr. Yin Li, Specialist in Esophageal Surgery at the National Cancer Institute in Beijing
Dr. Abdel Aziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, received yesterday the international expert Dr. Yin Li, Head of the Esophageal Surgery Department at the National Cancer Institute in Beijing.
The meeting was attended by Dr. Affaf Al-Oufy, Vice President for Community Service and Environmental Development; Dr. Tamer Abdallah, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine; Dr. Wael Hassanien, Head of the Cardiothoracic Surgery Department; Dr. Walid Abu Arab, Professor of Thoracic Surgery at the Faculty of Medicine; and Dr. Ahmed Dawoud, Lecturer of Thoracic Surgery at the Faculty of Medicine.
Dr. Konsowa affirmed that this meeting comes within the framework of Alexandria University’s strategy to host international experts and distinguished professors in rare medical specialties, with the aim of transferring global expertise to the university, training medical personnel, enhancing the quality of medical services provided to citizens, and benefiting from international surgical experiences within the university hospitals.
Dr. Tamer Abdallah noted that Dr. Yin Li will hold a conference on endoscopic esophageal surgery on February 6 and 7, during which the latest developments and research related to esophageal surgery and the most advanced treatment methods will be discussed. The event will also include workshops and lectures aimed at enriching the educational process and scientific research.
It is worth noting that Dr. Yin Li performs more than 1,000 surgical procedures annually in the Esophageal Surgery Department in China. He has numerous internationally published research papers, in addition to patents for innovative techniques in esophageal cancer surgery. He will also perform surgical procedures using thoracic and abdominal endoscopy, with a focus on minimally invasive surgeries, as well as conduct specialized workshops and lectures on the treatment of esophageal tumors and modern surgical intervention techniques.
Alexandria University Receives the Argentine Ambassador to Discuss Ways of Joint Cooperation
Professor Dr. Abdel Aziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, received Mr. Holger Martinsen, Ambassador of the Republic of Argentina to Cairo, along with the accompanying delegation, to discuss ways of strengthening joint cooperation between the two sides in scientific and cultural fields, in addition to supporting agricultural projects, student exchange programs, and proposals for exchanging expertise, in a manner that enhances academic relations between Alexandria University and Argentine universities.
The meeting was attended by Professor Dr. Hesham Saeed, Vice President for Graduate Studies and Research; Professor Dr. Affaf Al-Oufy, Vice President for Community Service and Environmental Development; Professor Dr. Heba Salama, Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture; Professor Dr. Ali Abdel Mohsen, Supervisor of the International Relations Office; Professor Dr. Sameh Shehata, Advisor to the International Relations Office; and Professor Dr. Boshra Salem, Assistant to the University President for International Rankings.
During the meeting, the University President reviewed avenues for enhancing joint cooperation in scientific and cultural fields, particularly in the agricultural sector, noting that the Faculty of Agriculture at the University adopts numerous scientific and applied research projects that serve sustainable development issues, including No-Till Farming techniques. He also emphasized the importance of exchanging expertise and cultures with Latin American countries, and promoting the teaching of both Arabic and Spanish languages, enabling faculty members, researchers, and students from both sides to establish collaborative relationships and joint scientific research with their counterparts in Argentina.
The President of the University also outlined the University’s strategy for strengthening international cooperation and expanding academic partnerships with prestigious global universities, through signing a number of international agreements that have resulted in the launch of dual and joint degree programs in various disciplines, contributing to providing competitive educational opportunities for students in accordance with international standards. He further referred to the University’s efforts to enhance its regional and international presence through the establishment of international branches in N’Djamena, Chad, and Juba, South Sudan, in addition to future branches planned in Abu Dhabi, Malaysia, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and Greece. These branches aim to attract international students and promote academic and cultural exchange. He affirmed that these branches represent an extension of the University’s pioneering role on the international stage, support its global ranking, and enhance its position as a competitive educational and research institution regionally and internationally. He also referred to the International Branch Campuses (IBC), which offer joint educational programs with foreign universities within the university campus, thereby strengthening the internationalization of education and attracting international students.
He also addressed the University’s support for the research and innovation ecosystem and the linkage between research outputs and the needs of industry and the labor market through the Technology Park, which serves as an integrated platform for supporting innovation and transforming research ideas into practical applications and marketable products, thus enhancing the University’s role in achieving sustainable economic development.
For his part, the Argentine Ambassador expressed his deep appreciation for Alexandria University and its distinguished academic standing, affirming his country’s keenness to expand horizons of cooperation in educational and cultural fields, particularly in academic exchange programs, in a way that contributes to strengthening ties between the Egyptian and Argentine peoples and building sustainable academic partnerships between higher education institutions in both countries.
This was followed by a seminar held at the Faculty of Agriculture, during which the Argentine delegation visited the Service Center for the Tomato Production Chain and the Dairy Department, to review the latest research and practical applications in the field of sustainable agriculture.
