British University in Egypt

The British University in Egypt arose from a 1998 memorandum of cooperation between the governments of Egypt and the United Kingdom. The university holds academic partnerships with three British universities: London South Bank University, Manchester Metropolitan University and Queen Margaret University. In April 2023, the university signed a memorandum of understanding with King’s College London. The university is managed by a Board of Trustees, which is in charge of deciding the university's strategic direction. In December 2022, Magdi Yacoub became the first honorary chancellor of the university. Presidents • Mohamed Loutfi (2021–present) • Ahmed Hamad (2015-2020) • Mostafa Gouda (2013-2015) • Ahmed Hamza (2008-2013) • Mostafa El-Feki (2005-2008) Board of trustees The board of trustees of the British University in Egypt is composed of individuals from both Egypt and the United Kingdom. The board convenes biannually, with one meeting held in Egypt and the other in London, to provide oversight on the university's strategic orientation. == Campus ==

The main university campus is located approximately from downtown Cairo; the campus covers about of land, with approximately dedicated to purpose-built teaching facilities. ==Faculties==

The university has the following 12 faculties: • Faculty of Arts and Design • Faculty of Arts and Humanities • Faculty of Business Administration, Economics & Political Science (Accredited by the National Authority for Quality Assurance and Accreditation) • Faculty of Dentistry (Accredited by the National Authority for Quality Assurance and Accreditation) • Faculty of Engineering (Accredited by London South Bank University and the Engineering Quality Assurance Unit in Egypt) • Faculty of Energy and Environmental Engineering • Faculty of Information & Computer Science • Faculty of Law • Faculty of Mass Communication • Faculty of Nursing • Faculty of Pharmacy • Faculty of Physiotherapy == Programs ==

In March 2022, the Egyptian Exchange and the university signed a memorandum of cooperation for the promotion of financial literacy among students, aiming to produce a comprehensive financial campaign on saving, investment, and trading. == Notable alumni ==

• Feryal Abdelaziz – Egyptian sportswoman • Mihrigul Tursun – alleged Uyghur prisoner ==See also==