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'''Cairo University''' is a | {{short description|Public university in Giza, Egypt}} | ||
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[[File:Cairo_University_logo.svg|Cairo University Logo|thumb|right]] | |||
'''Cairo University''' ({{lang-ar|جامعة القاهرة}}), known as the '''Egyptian University''' from 1908 to 1940, and '''King Fuad I University''' from 1940 to 1952, is a public university located in [[Giza]], [[Egypt]]. It is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the Arab world and Africa. | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
[[File:Abdel_Khalek_Sarwat_and_the_first_Board_of_the_Egyptian_University_-_1908_(Arabic).jpg|Abdel Khalek Sarwat and the first Board of the Egyptian University - 1908|thumb|left]] | |||
Cairo University was established on December 21, 1908, as a result of the efforts of a group of Egyptian intellectuals led by [[Saad Zaghloul]] and [[Qasim Amin]]. The university was initially funded by private donations and aimed to provide modern education in Egypt. | |||
In 1925, the university became a state institution and was renamed King Fuad I University in 1940, in honor of King Fuad I of Egypt. After the Egyptian Revolution of 1952, it was renamed Cairo University. | |||
==Campus== | ==Campus== | ||
The main campus of Cairo University is | [[File:CairoUniv.jpg|Cairo University|thumb|right]] | ||
The main campus of Cairo University is located in Giza, across the Nile from Cairo. The campus is known for its distinctive dome and clock tower, which are iconic symbols of the university. | |||
== | ==Academics== | ||
Cairo University | Cairo University offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs in a wide range of fields, including engineering, medicine, law, and the humanities. It is known for its rigorous academic standards and has produced many notable alumni. | ||
== | ==Notable Alumni== | ||
Cairo University has educated many prominent figures in various fields: | |||
* [[File:Boutros_Boutros_Ghali_(1993).jpg|Boutros Boutros-Ghali (1993)|thumb|left]] | |||
''' [[Boutros Boutros-Ghali]], former Secretary-General of the [[United Nations]]. | |||
* [[File:Necip_Mahfuz.jpg|Naguib Mahfouz|thumb|right]] | |||
''' [[Naguib Mahfouz]], Nobel Prize-winning author. | |||
* [[File:Mohamed_el-Baradei.jpg|Mohamed ElBaradei|thumb|left]] | |||
''' [[Mohamed ElBaradei]], former Director General of the [[International Atomic Energy Agency]] and Nobel Peace Prize laureate. | |||
* [[File:Yasser-arafat-1999.jpg|Yasser Arafat (1999)|thumb|right]] | |||
''' [[Yasser Arafat]], former Chairman of the [[Palestine Liberation Organization]]. | |||
==Related pages== | |||
* [[Education in Egypt]] | |||
* [[List of universities in Egypt]] | |||
* [[Giza]] | |||
==External links== | |||
* [http://www.cu.edu.eg/ Official website of Cairo University] | |||
[[Category:Universities in Egypt]] | |||
[[Category:Educational institutions established in 1908]] | [[Category:Educational institutions established in 1908]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:1908 establishments in Egypt]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Buildings and structures in Giza]] | ||
Latest revision as of 18:43, 23 March 2025
Public university in Giza, Egypt
Cairo University (Arabic: جامعة القاهرة ), known as the Egyptian University from 1908 to 1940, and King Fuad I University from 1940 to 1952, is a public university located in Giza, Egypt. It is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the Arab world and Africa.
History[edit]
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Cairo University was established on December 21, 1908, as a result of the efforts of a group of Egyptian intellectuals led by Saad Zaghloul and Qasim Amin. The university was initially funded by private donations and aimed to provide modern education in Egypt.
In 1925, the university became a state institution and was renamed King Fuad I University in 1940, in honor of King Fuad I of Egypt. After the Egyptian Revolution of 1952, it was renamed Cairo University.
Campus[edit]
The main campus of Cairo University is located in Giza, across the Nile from Cairo. The campus is known for its distinctive dome and clock tower, which are iconic symbols of the university.
Academics[edit]
Cairo University offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs in a wide range of fields, including engineering, medicine, law, and the humanities. It is known for its rigorous academic standards and has produced many notable alumni.
Notable Alumni[edit]
Cairo University has educated many prominent figures in various fields:
Boutros Boutros-Ghali (1993)
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Boutros Boutros-Ghali, former Secretary-General of the United Nations.
Naguib Mahfouz
Naguib Mahfouz, Nobel Prize-winning author.
Mohamed ElBaradei
Mohamed ElBaradei, former Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency and Nobel Peace Prize laureate.
Yasser Arafat (1999)
Yasser Arafat, former Chairman of the Palestine Liberation Organization.
