Alexandria University

Established in 1938 as Farouk University and initially operating as a satellite of Fuad University (later Cairo University), Alexandria University in Egypt gained independence in 1942 and underwent a renaming following the Egyptian Revolution of 1952. Now a public institution, it boasts a student body of 150,000 full-time students, making it the country's second largest university. Additionally, it accommodates over 16,000 part-time undergraduates and nearly 5,000 international students, supported by a faculty of over 8,000 academic staff, with more than half holding a PhD. From its original seven faculties spanning Agriculture, Medicine, Arts, Commerce, Engineering, Law, and Science, the university has expanded to 23 faculties, incorporating newer disciplines such as Tourism and Sports Education. Notable alumni include scientists, politicians, film directors, and Egypt's first Nobel Laureate in a scientific field. The university's official colors are white and blue. Situated in Egypt's second-largest city, Alexandria, renowned as the 'pearl of the Mediterranean,' the university enjoys a culturally rich environment and contributes to the city's status as a major economic and tourist hub in the region.