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Alexandria University achieved great progress ranking in the world CWUR
Alexandria University was ranked as one of the best in the world according to the last classification issued by the Center for World University Rankings CWUR where 1000 universities were selected from 18000 universities in the ranking. Alexandria University came fourth among the local universities and 903 internationally.
Dr. Essam El-Kurdi the President of the university said that the university achieved great progress in the last ranking comparing with previous years which reflects an indication on the success of the strategy of supporting the scientific research as main requirement to enter the world rankings in addition to encouraging the researchers for the international publishing in governing periodicals.
It is worth to mention that the ranking of CWUR is based on several criteria such as learning quality, scientific research outputs, distinguished publications and graduates employment.
Vice President of Alexandria University attended the awards ceremony of the 39th Scout of the Alexandria University at the General Administration of Youth Welfare
Alexandria University decides to issue scientific journals (cloud journals)
AU council decided to issue cloud journals in a safe and stable manner, according to the same approach that was done in the university e-mail. The university's president, Prof. Essam El-Kurdi, confirmed that he had contacted Microsoft, LINK and the Ministry of Higher Education to provide 2 servers from the Ministry's share. El Kordi confirmed that is currently dealing with the servers to issue the first journal (cloud journals) in preparation for issuing the rest of scientific journals about 43 journals, which contributes to raise the university's ranking globally.
Alexandria University receives Kenya Ambassador
Alexandria University President Dr. Essam El Kurdi has received Kenya Ambassador Mr. Otyano Juffe Makwienga on Sunday 20/5/2015. The meeting discussed how to strengthen the relationships and solve problems of the Kenyan students in Alexandria University.
During the meeting, Dr. Kurdi stated AU keenness on cooperation with the Kenyan universities like the current relations with Moi University in several areas. He also welcomed the Kenyan students who wish to study and train in the Faculty of Medicine through dedicated courses and training programs. Dr. Kurdi announced for increasing the number of grants for Kenyan students upon a request from the ambassador.
The Kenyan Ambassador spoke about some problems facing the students in AU and asked the Rector to provide temporary license to work for practical training.
The meeting was attended by Dr. Hisham Gaber the university vice president for Education and Students Affairs, Dr. Ahmed Othman the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine and Dr. Ibrahim Rehab the AU Advisor for African Affairs.
Dr. Said Allam is Dean of the Faculty of Engineering
Alexandria University President; Dr.Essam El-Kordi congratulated Dr. Said Allam for being appointed as Dean of the Faculty of Engineering for three years upon the republican decree issued on Saturday 19/5/2018.