The British University in Egypt

Private university in Egypt

The British University in Egypt

الجامعة البريطانية فى مصر

Other name

| BUE
Motto| "Learn How to Think not What to Think"
Type| Private
Established| September 2005 [1]
Chancellor| Sir Magdi Yacoub
(Honorary)
President|

* Mohamed Loutfi

Vice-president|

* Yehia Bahei El-Din[2]

Students| 10,921
Location|

Cairo, Egypt[3]

Campus| El Sherouk[4]
Language| English
Colours|

*   Apricot
*   White
*   Blond

Website| bue.edu.eg
University rankings

Global – Overall
QS World[5]| 1201–1400 (2024)
THE World[6]| 1201–1500 (2024)

The British University in Egypt (BUE; Arabic: الجامعة البريطانية فى مصر, romanized: Al-Jāmi‘a al-Bāritāneya fe-Mīsr) is a private Egyptian university in El Shorouk City, Cairo, Egypt. Founded in September 2005,[7] through an inter-governmental agreement, it provides a British education style and awards degrees validated by its partner UK universities and the Egyptian Supreme Council of Universities.[8]

The main university campus is located approximately 30 km (19 mi) from downtown Cairo, the campus covers about 40 acres (16 ha) of land with some 27,000 m2 (290,000 sq ft) of space of modern purpose-built teaching facilities.[9] According to the Center for World University Ranking (CWUR), the BUE was ranked in 2020 among the top 10 universities in Egypt.[10][11] In December 2022, Sir Magdi Yacoub, an internationally renowned cardiologist, has been selected to serve as the first honorary chancellor of the university.[12][13]

Main Campus in El-Sherouk, Cairo.

## Governance and administration

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The British university in Egypt has a partnership with the Egyptian government and is managed by a Board of Trustees, which is in charge of managing the university's strategic direction.[14] Professor Mohamed Loutfi is the current university president, having assumed the position in 2021, he has previously held academic positions at universities in both the United Kingdom and Egypt.[15] The Egyptian Supreme Council of Universities has officially approved the university, and it conducts regular quality assurance evaluations to guarantee that its academic programs that meets the council requirements. In addition, the university has collaborations with several UK universities with the aim to guarantee that its programs are in line with common international practices.[16] The British University in Egypt is the only university in Egypt and North Africa accredited by the UK Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA).[17][18]

In March 2022, both the Egyptian Exchange and the university have signed a collaboration memorandum for financial culture promotion, in order to provide a comprehensive financial campaign on saving, investment, and trading, supported by an integrated unit. The main target is to enhance financial literacy and raise the financial awareness.[19] The university holds academic partnerships with three British universities: London South Bank University, Manchester Metropolitan University and Queen Margaret University.[20] In April 2023, the university signed a Memorandum of understanding with King’s College London. The institution is devoted to connect with the international community and the aim to promote social responsibility and community service.[21]

### Presidents

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* Mohamed Loutfi (2021–present) [22]
* Ahmed Hamad (2015-2020) [23]
* Mostafa Gouda (2013-2015)
* Ahmed Hamza (2008-2013) [24]
* Mostafa El-Feki (2005-2008) [25]

### Board of trustees

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The board of trustees of the British University in Egypt is composed of individuals from both Egypt and the United Kingdom.[26] The Board convenes biannually, with one meeting held in Egypt and the other in London, to provide oversight on the university's strategic orientation.

## Faculties

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* Faculty of Business Administration & Economics & Political Science (Accredited by National Authority for Quality Assurance and Accreditation of Education-NAQAA)
* Faculty of Dentistry (Accredited by the National Authority for Quality Assurance and Accreditation of education-NAQAA)
* Faculty of Engineering (Accredited by London South Bank University(LSBU) and Engineering Quality Assurance Unit in Egypt)
* Faculty of Energy and Environmental Engineering
* Faculty of Information & Computer Science
* Faculty of Mass Communication
* Faculty of Nursing
* Faculty of Pharmacy
* Faculty of Arts and Humanities
* Faculty of Law
* Faculty of Arts and Design
* Faculty of Physiotherapy

## Professor Mohamed Loutfi

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Professor Mohamed Loutfi obtained a BSc in Economics and Political Science, an MSc in Information Technology and a PhD in Systems Thinking. Professor Loutfi has developed interests in a wide area of research, including Modelling and Simulation of Social Systems, Non-linear, and Dynamic Feedback Systems. Professor Loutfi currently serves as President and Vice-Chancellor of The British University in Egypt. Prior to this, he held the post of Vice-Chancellor’s Special Envoy at Coventry University. He has served in a variety of leadership positions, including Pro-Vice-Chancellor of Cardiff Metropolitan University and the University of Sunderland.

## Notable alumni

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* Feryal Abdelaziz – Egyptian sportswoman
* Mihrigul Tursun – alleged Uyghur prisoner

## See also

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* London South Bank University
* Manchester Metropolitan University
* Queen Margaret University
* British University in Dubai (BUiD)
* List of Egyptian universities

* Education in Egypt

## References

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قرار جمهوري رقم 344 لسنة 2015 المكمل للقرار الجمهوري رقم 411 لسنة 2004

1. ^ "British University in Egypt (BUE)". dbse.co.
2. ^ "Yehia Bahei El-Din - VP, Research and Post Graduate Studies & University Board Member at BUE University". THE ORG. Retrieved 2022-11-20.
3. ^ "TISC Directory: Egypt > Cairo > The British University in Egypt". wipo.int.
4. ^ "British University in Egypt". edarabia.com.
5. ^ "QS World University Rankings: British University in Egypt". Top Universities. 29 June 2023. Retrieved 29 June 2023.
6. ^ "The British University in Egypt". Times Higher Education (THE). 28 September 2023. Retrieved 28 September 2023.
7. ^ "About The British University in Egypt". universitiesegypt.com.
8. ^ "The British University in Egypt". 4icu.org.
9. ^ "BUE History". History.
10. ^ "British University in Egypt 2021-2022 Ranking". cwur.org.
11. ^ "British University in Egypt Ranking". shanghairanking.com.
12. ^ "Renowned surgeon Magdi Yacoub appointed honorary chancellor of British University in Egypt". thenationalnews.com.
13. ^ "Dr. Magdi Yacoub Is The First Recipient Of The Honorary Presidency Of The British University". nilefm.com.
14. ^ "The British University in Egypt". al-fanarmedia.org.
15. ^ "Who is Prof. Mohamed Loutfi, President of the British University in Egypt?". see.news.
16. ^ "BUE Boss Reveals Establishment of Univ. of London South Bank's Branch in Egypt". see.news.
17. ^ “The British University in Egypt Receives QAA Accreditation”. BUE News. 2 September 2024.
18. ^ “The British University in Egypt receives global quality accreditation”. QAA News. 6 September 2024.
19. ^ "EGX, BUE sign agreement to spread financial culture". dailynewsegypt.com.
20. ^ "Partnerships and Collaborations". British University in Egypt.
21. ^ "King's College London signs MoU with The British University in Egypt". indiaeducationdiary.in.
22. ^ "Mohamed Loutfi appointed BUE president". enterprise.press/.
23. ^ "BUE graduates are some of their most promising new employees". theworldfolio.com/.
24. ^ "BUE president resigns after student protests". ahram.org.eg.
25. ^ "Professor and former diplomat Mostafa El-Feki". ahram.org.eg.
26. ^ "BUE Leadership". bue.edu.eg.

## External links

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* The British University in Egypt web site

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