Fayoum University

Fayoum University
(Arabic: جامعة الفيوم‎‎, Jame'at al-fayoum)
Former names	Fayoum Campus, Cairo University
Type	Public
Established	2005
President	Prof. Khaled Hamza
Academic staff	1,800
Students	25,000
Location	Al Fayoum, Egypt
Campus	Urban, Fayoum, Egypt
Website	http://www.fayoum.edu.eg/English/

Fayoum University (FU) (Arabic: جامعة الفيوم‎‎, Jame'at al-fayoum) is a public university located in the Egyptian city of Al Fayoum in northern Egypt. From 1976 to 2005, Fayoum University was a public institution within the University of Cairo. In August 2005, it was established as an independent campus with 2,000 faculty members and enrollment of about 25. 000 students. The city of Fayoum is an oasis located approximately 63 miles southwest of Cairo and is noted for its agricultural production and tourism.

History

In 1975, the Faculty of Education in Fayoum was established as one of the faculties affiliated to Cairo University.

Courses and Campus

Fayoum University offers undergraduate programs and graduate programs, as well as open education opportunities via its 14 faculties.

Faculties

Faculty of Education
Faculty of Agriculture
Faculty of Engineering
Faculty of Social Work
Faculty of Dar Al-Uloom
Faculty of Science
Faculty of Tourism and Hotels
Faculty of Specific Education
Faculty of Archaeology
Faculty of Medicine
Faculty of Arts
Faculty of Computer science and Information
Faculty of Early Childhood Education
Faculty of Nursing

University Facilities

Library Facilities: Fayoum University libraries own more than 67043 Arabic books and 30366 foreign books.
Special Facilities: Teaching Hotel, Sports Hall, Student Activities Center, and the University Theatre

The University Hospital

With its full capacity of 350 beds, the Fayoum University Hospital renders top-notch medical services to the citizens of Fayoum. It is also a center for educational and medical services.

Governance and Administration

Fayoum university is a state-owned campus administrated by a president assisted by three vice-presidents.

Past Presidents

Professor Ahmed Zakaria Hafez (B.C.–present)
Professor Abdel Hamid Abdel Tawab (2011–present)
Professor Ahmed M. El Gohary (2008–2011)
Professor Galal M. Said (2005–2011)

External links

Coordinates: 29°19′16″N 30°50′08″E / 29.32111°N 30.83556°E / 29.32111; 30.83556

Universities In Egypt

Public institutions	Ain Shams University Alexandria University Assiut University Aswan University Al-Azhar University Banha University Beni-Suef University Damanhour University Cairo University Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology Fayoum University Helwan University Kafrelsheikh University Mansoura University Military Technical College Minia University Menoufia University Port Said University Sadat Academy for Management Sciences Sohag University South Valley University Suez Canal University Tanta University University of Sadat City Zagazig University

Private institutions	Ahram Canadian University American University in Cairo Arab Academy for Science and Technology and Maritime Transport Arab Open University British University in Egypt Canadian International College Egyptian Russian University El Asher University El Shorouk Academy French University in Egypt Future University in Egypt German University in Cairo Heliopolis University Higher Technological Institute Misr International University Misr University for Science and Technology Modern Academy In Maadi Modern Sciences and Arts University Nahda University Nile University October 6 University Pharos University in Alexandria Sinai University Thebes Academy

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