About Alexandria University
Established in 1938, Alexandria University in Egypt was originally known as Farouk University and operated as a satellite body of Fuad University (which would later become Cairo University).
Alexandria University became an independent institution in 1942 and renamed following the Egyptian Revolution of 1952.
Now a public university, Alexandria is home to 150,000 full-time students, making it the second largest university in the country. It also caters for more than 16,000 part-time undergraduates and close to 5,000 international students, with over 8,000 academic staff, over half of whom hold a PhD.
The seven original university faculties comprised Agriculture, Medicine, Arts, Commerce, Engineering, Law and Science, which have grown over the years to its current total of 23. Newer specialisms such as Tourism and Sports Education are included in its structure.
Alumni of Alexandria University include scientists, politicians, film directors and the first Egyptian Nobel Laureate to be recognised in a scientific discipline.
The university’s official colours are white and blue.
Alexandria itself is Egypt’s second largest city, its cultural capital and a major economic centre within the region. Known as the ‘pearl of the Mediterranean’, its coastal location also makes it a tourist hotspot
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Key statistics
- 28.7No. of students per staff(1)
- 4%Percentage of International Students(1)
- 52 : 48Student Ratio of Females to Males(1)
- 205,777Number of FTE Students(1)
Subjects taught at Alexandria University
Life sciences
- Biological Sciences
- Agriculture & Forestry
- Sport Science
- Veterinary Science
Physical sciences
- Chemistry
- Geology, Environmental, Earth & Marine Sciences
- Mathematics & Statistics
- Physics & Astronomy
Business & economics
- Accounting & Finance
- Business & Management
- Economics & Econometrics
Social sciences
- Communication & Media Studies
- Sociology
- Geography
- Politics & International Studies (incl Development Studies)
Engineering & technology
- Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical & Electronic Engineering
- General Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
Arts & humanities
- Art, Performing Arts & Design
- Languages, Literature & Linguistics
- Architecture
- Archaeology
- History, Philosophy & Theology
Clinical, pre-clinical & health
- Medicine & Dentistry
- Other Health
Education
- Education
Psychology
- Psychology
Computer science
- Computer Science
Law
- Law