The Centennial University- The University of Cairo has reached its 100! And it is more vibrant than ever!- For 100 years, the history of Cairo University has been one of growth and distinction.- Our 100th anniversary demonstrates our commitment to building excellence and our commitment to building a new vision for the university’s next century.- Over the years, CU graduates have become the country’s leaders in politics and governance, law, science, and the arts.- CU has earned a reputation for itself as a research and graduate university that cultivates scientific and creative outputs of the highest quality, earning both national and international recognition.

Cairo University History at a Glance- CU was established in 1908, and began operating with only a few colleges. - In the beginning, social thinkers called for the establishment of an Egyptian University that would become a beacon for liberal thought and lay the groundwork for a comprehensive academic revival in all fields of knowledge. - In 1940, a royal decree was issued to rename the National University to King

Fouad’s University. - In 1946, the Faculty of Dar El-Ulum was affiliated with the university and the inaugural cornerstone for student housing was laid.- In 1950, the Students’ Hospital was founded to provide university students with comprehensive healthcare, recognizing that mind and body must be developed as a whole.- In 1953, only a year after the 23rd of July Revolution, the cabinet issued a decree to rename the university from King Fouad’s university to Cairo 3

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University, a name of enduring value. - Since then, constant growth in the size of Cairo University’s student body has been accompanied by the expansion of Cairo University’s faculty and support staff, and continuous growth in both its physical and technical facilities as well as its departments of faculty.

Our VisionTo be a beacon for scientific research (at the regional and international levels), an exemplary international university for higher education, and to provide for a better future in which students, faculty and staff can continue to thrive and provide benefit to the citizens of Cairo, the citizens of Egypt, and to our intellectual partnerships throughout the world.

Our MissionThe mission of Cairo University is to enhance the learning process through interactive learning methods and modern information technologies, and to apply knowledge in problem-solving and new discovery.

- CU is committed to preparing students for the challenges of a rapidly changing environment by giving them the skills needed for success in today’s global marketplaces. - CU will endeavour to transform our society by advocating and providing knowledge-base decision making, and by applying knowledge to the marketplace.- CU endeavours to serve the region and the world by providing an environment of creative inquiry that embodies critical thinking, human values, technical competence, practical skills, and social skills.- CU’s hallmark is to offer the highest, world-class standards of academic excellence, both in its teaching and in its intellectual product.- The University is dedicated to advancing the intellectual, cultural, and economic character of the Egyptian nation, and to playing a role as advocate in the region and the world for intellectual, cultural and economic integrity. 5

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Administration:1. University President 2. Postgraduate Studies and Researches Sector 3. Education and Student Affairs Sector 4. Community and Environment Service Sector

Study Methods for the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science DegreesThe duration of study in most faculties is usually four years, which may be extended in the faculties of engineering, dentistry, pharmacy and veterinary to five years. The Bachelor’s degree in medicine requires six years. The internal regulatory bodies of each faculty determine the syllabus, the curriculum and the time allocation for each syllabus. After a process of goal-setting discussions within each department, the University Council establishes the content of each

syllabus. The Cairo University school year is divided into two semesters. Some faculties, such as the Faculty of Medicine, have an extended academic year. The University Council has also established the Arabic language as the main language of study, except in Language & Linguistics, the Arts, Commerce, Economics, Law, Agriculture, Medicine, and Dentistry.

Postgraduate studies are divided into1. Diplomas:The curricula of these diplomas are of practical and academic. The duration of study is restricted to a minimum of one year.

2. Master’s degree: The course of study for a master’s degree trains the candidate in methods of research and analysis. Upon acceptance of a written thesis by the candidate’s supervisor, a committee of examiners is formed to hold a viva review and defense of the thesis. A minimum period of two years is a required to obtain this degree.

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3. Doctor of Philosophy degree (Ph.D)The degree is granted on the basis of completing an original research project involving after a minimum duration of two years. Upon receipt of the letter of approval of a thesis from the supervisor, a viva committee is formed to interview the candidate. The viva committee may recommend further courses of study for the candidate, if required by the internal regulations of the faculty in question.

4. Doctor of Science (DSc)The doctorate of science (DSc.) is conferred by the Faculty of Science. To obtain the degree, candidates must fulfill the following requirements. He or she should:1 .Should be a holder of PhD

in science, with at least five years’ work in scientific research subsequent to the PhD.2. Should present original research papers published in a peer review journal that was not part of the candidate’s MA and the PhD dissertations in science.3. Should present the framework and the outline of the research, in addition to the benefits of his/her previous studies, any joint research, and the names of the MA and PhD supervisors.4. The faculty council undertakes to investigate the validity of the submitted scientific researches to be evaluated by a committee that includes current and former professors at Egyptian universities or institutions, or their counterparts in other accredited foreign universities and institutions.

5. Honorary PhD Degree:The university awards this degree by virtue of the University Council decision or according to a recommendation from any council of a university or an institution for those who have achieved distinguished services to the state, University, or humanity in general.

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Dedicated Centers and Units affiliated with the University 1- Scientific Computer Centre.2- Development Research and Technological Planning Centre. 3- Guest House.4- Cairo University Centre of Press and Publishing.5- Environment Research and Studies Center.6- Community Service Centre.7- Cairo University Centre of Eliminating Hazards and Their Impacts on Agricultural Productivity.8- Arabic Language Centre.9- Center for Foreign Languages and Professional Translation.10- Centre of Land Utilization and Regional Development.11- Oriental Studies Centre.12- Future Studies Centre.13- Conferences Centre.

In addition, there are more than 160 research centers affiliated to the University faculties and institutions, in different fields of specialization.

National Cancer Institute

Statistical Studies and Research Institute

National Laser Institute

African Studies and Research

Institute

Institute of Educational Studies and Research

* Institutes :

Faculty of Arts Faculty of Archaeology Faculty of Agriculture Faculty of Commerce

Faculty of Computer and

Informatics SciencesFaculty of Dar El-Ulum

Faculty of Oral Dental

Medicine

Faculty of Economics and

Political Sciences

Faculty of Engineering Faculty of LawFaculty of Mass

CommunicationsFaculty of Medicine

Faculty of Pharmacology Faculty of PhysiotherapyFaculty of Regional and

Urban PlanningFaculty of Science

Faculty of Veterinary

MedicineFaculty of Nursing

Faculty of specific

EducationFaculty of Kindergarten

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The first central library was officially opened in 1932 inside Cairo university campus. Since then it has continuously served university students both in undergraduate and postgraduate divisions for more than 75 years.In 2008 and while celebrating the university centennial, the new central library was partly opened on an area of 4000 m2.The main building contains 8 floors with a unique architectural design.The new library was equipped with up to date technologies for index operations, Electronic print and publishing.The new library also includes a great reading hall, electronic researches hall, special hall for visually impaired students. The university treasures museum and a heritage panoramic display hall.

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JARJournal of Advanced ResearchJAR is a peer-reviewed journal of interdisciplinary scientific research, theories and observations. JAR aims to serve scientists through prompt publications of significant advances in any branch of science, and to provide a forum for the reporting and discussion of news and issues concerning science. The editorial objective of the journal is facilitation of knowledge enhancement related to studies in the following fields:- Science- Medicine - Dentistry- Pharmacy- Veterinary medicine

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- Agriculture- Engineering- Information Technology

DORMITORIESHigh quality dormitories provide accommodation for 14,000 students

- Youth Care Activities- Cultural Activity - Sports Activity Plan - Scout Activity - Public Service - Mobile Medical Units- Applied and Performing Arts- Social and Family Activities- Camps for Preparing Future Leaders - The Student Union- The Sports Village

The Sports VillageThe Sports Village includes:- Ten tennis courts- Two bowling halls- Four squash courts- Two courts for volleyball and basketball- One court for basketball, volleyball or handball- One court for volleyball, basketball, handball or athletic games- One Olympic swimming pool- One regulation football pitch- Two small football courts- One gymnasium for indoor athletics- One boxing ring- Two small basketball courts

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Editorial BoardUnder the Supervision of

Prof. Dr. Hussein Khaled Editor-in-Chief

Prof. Dr. Muhammad Othman Elkhosht Edited by:

Dr. Mohamed Abdel Aaty

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