In a new step that reflects the leadership of Egyptian higher education on the international stage, Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, made an official visit to the Malaysian capital, Kuala Lumpur, from August 10 to 14, 2025, in preparation for the inauguration of the university's branch in Malaysia, scheduled to begin operations in 2026.

The visit included a series of intensive meetings with the board of directors of the company hosting the branch, to discuss operational and logistical details, admission and registration mechanisms, and the design of academic programs in line with the latest international standards.

The University President also toured the new campus headquarters, which includes classrooms, research laboratories, advanced laboratories, and integrated educational and recreational facilities, ensuring a top-tier educational and research environment.

On the sidelines of the visit, Dr. Konsowa met with the Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia, the Minister of Higher Education, and the Minister of Vocational Education. The academic and professional programs to be offered were reviewed, emphasizing their alignment with national development priorities and the needs of the Malaysian and regional labour markets.

The international character of the branch was also highlighted through dual programs granting alumni degrees from Alexandria University and prestigious international universities, enhancing their competitiveness in regional and international labour markets.

In a meeting with the Chairman of the Malaysian Accreditation Authority, the University President discussed the mechanisms for accrediting the programs to be offered in accordance with local, regional, and international standards, providing the branch's graduates with a global competitive advantage.

Dr. Konsowa emphasized that the opening of the Alexandria University branch in Malaysia reflects the university's pioneering role as a global academic and research institution. He pointed out that this step comes within the framework of Egypt's Vision 2030, which aims to internationalize Egyptian education, enhance its export, and open new horizons for transnational higher education.