Dual Degrees between Alexandria National University and University of Essex

Alexandria University President Signs Dual Degrees between Alexandria National University and University of Essex in Engineering and computer science Disciplines

Within the framework of Alexandria National University's keenness to expand cooperation with international universities with a distinguished global ranking, and to raise the quality of the educational process at Alexandria National University and bring it to international levels, Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, and Dr. Maria Fasli, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Essex in the United Kingdom, signed a group of dual degrees in an accelerated masters model between Alexandria National University (ANU) and the University of Essex in the Computer and Communications Engineering program and the Computer Science program.

Dr. Konsowa explained that these degrees include obtaining a bachelor's degree from Alexandria National University and master's degrees from the University of Essex for the Computer and Data Science program in a 3+1 model, which are the Master's in Artificial Intelligence and Smart Programs, Robotics, and Cybersecurity, and for the Computer and Communication Engineering program, in a 4+1 model, which are Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, Smart Programs, and Robotics.

Dr. Konsowa pointed out that this cooperation aims to provide world-class education for students, and in implementation of the axes of the National Strategy for Higher Education and Scientific Research, which focused on raising the competitiveness of education globally, and opening up prospects for cooperation between Egyptian universities and prestigious foreign institutions and universities. He explained that the agreement signed between the two parties stipulates the start of studies in the Computer Science program and Engineering at Alexandria National University starting next fall according to the credit hour system, under the full supervision of Alexandria University, and in accordance with the accreditation rules of the British University of Essex.

The signing of the agreement was attended from Alexandria University by Dr. Ali Abdelmohsen, Acting Vice President of Alexandria University for Education and Students, and Dr. Gihan Gewaifel, Assistant of Alexandria University President for International Cooperation and International Branch campuses, and they were received from Essex University by Dr. Maria Fasli, Vice-Chancellor of the University, the Deans of the Faculty of Engineering and the Faculty of Computer and Electronic Engineering, officials of the International Relations Office, and officials of Technology Park and Knowledge Gateway.