Academic Partnerships in the Middle East and Africa
Our partners in the Middle East and Africa
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Our partners in the Middle East and Africa
Academic Partnerships in the Middle East and Africa
UEL's partnership activity is anchored in Egypt through our partnership with the very prestigious Ain Shams University.
Egypt is an important transnational education gateway to the Middle East and the rest of Africa.
Ain Shams University
Ain Shams University is a leading public institution in Egypt, known for its academic and research excellence. The University of East London's partnership with Ain Shams began in 2017 through the British Council Newton Institutional Links project. This collaboration led to the validation of three dual award degree programmes in September 2018 within Ain Shams' Faculty of Engineering.
The partnership has since expanded to include programmes from the Faculty of Computer and Information Sciences, growing from 71 students in the first year to around 1,500 students across 16 dual award programmes today. This dynamic collaboration continues to strengthen academic ties and foster educational innovation.
Courses offered in partnership with Ain Shams University
- BSc (Hons) Environmental Architecture and Urbanism
- BEng (Hons) Building Engineering
- BSc (Hons) Computer Engineering and Software System
- BEng (Hons) Communication Systems Engineering
- BEng (Hons) Energy and Renewable Energy Engineering
- BEng (Hons) Manufacturing Engineering
- BEng (Hons) Mechatronics and Automation Engineering
- BSc (Hons) Digital Multimedia
- BSc (Hons) Software Engineering
- BSc (Hons) Artificial Intelligence
- BSc (Hons) Bioinformatics Technology
- BSc (Hons) Cyber Security
- BSc (Hons) Materials Engineering programme with foundation year (subject to validation)
- BSc (Hons) Landscape Architecture with foundation year (subject to validation)
- BSc (Hons) Housing Architecture & Urban Development with foundation year (subject to validation)
- BEng (Hons) Civil Infrastructure Engineering programme with foundation year (subject to validation)
Cairo University
Cairo University is one of Egypt’s most prestigious and largest public institutions, with a student body exceeding 250,000. As a cornerstone of higher education in Egypt, Cairo University is renowned for its academic excellence and influence across various fields. The University of East London has a collaborative partnership with Cairo University, offering dual award programmes through the Faculty of Commerce and the Faculty of Economics and Political Science. This partnership provides students with globally recognised qualifications, equipping them with the skills needed to succeed in both local and international markets.
Courses offered in partnership with Cairo University
- BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance
- BSc (Hons) Banking & Finance
- BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance (FinTech pathway) – from September 2025
- BSc (Hons) Finance & Risk Management - from September 2025
- BSc (Hons) Economics (FinTech) – from September 2025
European Universities in Egypt
European Universities in Egypt (EUE) is a pioneering institution offering world-class undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. Established in 2021 and situated in the heart of the New Administrative Capital near Sports City, EUE serves as a unique educational hub in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. EUE collaborates with leading international universities, including the University of London, the University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN), and the University of East London, to deliver globally recognised degrees. With state-of-the-art facilities and a commitment to academic excellence, EUE empowers students with the skills and knowledge to excel in both the Egyptian economy and the global marketplace.
Courses offered in partnership with Cairo University
- BSc (Hons) Cyber Security Networks with Foundation Year
- BA (Hons) Animation with Foundation Year
- BA (Hons) Graphic Design with Foundation Year
- BA (Hons) Media and Communication with Foundation Year
- BA (Hons) Media Production with Foundation Year
- BA (Hons) Fashion Design with Foundation Year
- BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy with Foundation Year
- BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy with Foundation Year
- BSc (Hons) Marketing with Foundation Year
- BSc (Hons) Human Resource Management with Foundation Year