University President: Welcome to the official site of Alexandria University - Egypt. 

Historical background: Since the Ptolomies, Alexandria has carried the torch of knowledge and science through its University which provided a haven for philosophers and scientists from diverse disciplines. In Alexandria, the idea about the steam engine had emerged, the first clear scientific idea about the nervous system had formed and the circumference of our planet had been estimated, and so many other things. All the knowledge of that time was collected in its renowned library which contained around 128 thousand books of arts and sciences. Alexandria was also an economic and industrial center of fame in the ancient world. It provided the main port for exportation of manufactured glass goods, textiles, perfumes and jewellery in addition to wheat and papyrus.

-Overview: The idea of establishing a University in Alexandria was conceived to accomodate expansion in higher education and official encouragement of secondary school graduates to seek professional degrees. As a result, the Faculties of Arts, Law and Engineering of Cairo university opened extension branches in Alexandria in 1938. These, together with the Faculties of Commerce, Science, Medicine and Agriculture formed the nucleus of the new university.

In 1942, a decree was issued for its establishment under the name Farouk University. Its name was changed to the University of Alexandria in 1952.

Alexandria today comprises an industrial and commercial center encompassing about 40% of the industrial capacity of Egypt. Scientists and graduates of its modern University are working all over the world serving the progress of science and technology, interacting with other cultures and promoting better understanding among the different nations of the world.

• The only working links here till now are Faculty of Science, Message Board, contact Us and the remaining links are under construction. The time will be taken for consrtruction according data collection and preparation.

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