Fatshimetrie German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier inaugurates the new headquarters of the German University in Cairo (GUC) in the new administrative capital, during his first visit since its foundation. The visit comes as part of his official trip to Egypt, during which he met with a group of students in a festive atmosphere.
GUC and the German International University (GIU) expressed their pride at the German President’s visit and the inauguration of the “Gate of Hope”, which symbolises cross-border education and embodies the principles of openness and a global culture of peace. They emphasised that education and science are the foundations of a more just, peaceful and interconnected world, and that this gate is a miniature replica of the main entrance of the largest German cross-border university in the world.
The statement expressed pride in the remarks of the German President during the joint press conference with President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, where he stressed his intention to sign an agreement on higher education. This agreement is seen as a sign of the strong cooperation between Egypt and Germany. The President stressed the importance of expanding and strengthening higher education and vocational training in both countries.
The German President is on an official visit to Egypt, accompanied by a large delegation including heads of major German companies. This is the first visit by a German President to Egypt in 25 years.
The GIU is a German institution aimed at strengthening the German higher education system in Egypt, the Middle East, Africa and around the world. It aims to make German higher education accessible and to encourage innovation in the region’s industry and economy. This is achieved by strengthening partnerships between Germany and its partners worldwide, using the latest teaching methods, advanced curricula, and modern technologies.
GIU comprises 7 faculties and 48 programs. Among them, the Faculty of Engineering offers specialties such as Mechatronics/Automotive Engineering, Robotics and Automation, Control and Mechanical Engineering, and Power Systems and Electrical Engineering. In addition, the Faculty of Architecture encompasses Architectural Design and Interior Architecture. The Faculty of Information Technology and Computer Science covers Data Science, Software Engineering, Information and Data Security, and Information Technology. The Faculty of Design offers Fashion and Jewelry Design, and Industrial Design.
Other faculties include business administration, offering specializations such as international management, digital marketing, finance and banking, accounting, logistics, real estate, tourism and hospitality, as well as small and medium-sized enterprises and entrepreneurship. There are also faculties for pharmaceutical engineering, physiotherapy and biotechnology.