Cairo University

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Public university in Giza, Egypt



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Cairo University (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. ), 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

Abdel Khalek Sarwat and the first Board of the Egyptian University - 1908

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

Cairo University

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 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:

  • Boutros Boutros-Ghali (1993)

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.

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