Helwan University was established upon the presidential decree issued on 26 July 1975. However, it goes back to the 19th century during the reign of Mohamed Ali who established "The Operations School". The fields of that school were the basis of many institutes that formed Helwan University later.

 

Establishing Helwan University was a landmark in the history of higher education in Egypt. In the beginning of the last century, higher education was limited to theoretical sciences in arts, law and economy. Gradually, empirical sciences of engineering, medicine, pharmacy and agriculture constituted growing fields of study in Egyptian universities on a theoretical basis rather than an applied or practical one. Handcrafts and applied fields remained for a long while out- campus until the establishment of Helwan University as a leap in higher education, applied arts and sciences.

 

Generally, it is known for engineering and business studies. It's notable for its Faculties of Engineering (there are, in fact, two), the Faculty of Commerce And Business Administration that contain unique and special departments such as foreign trade, international relations and business information systems and the Faculty of Computers & Information. Also, it has a Faculty of Pharmacy which is known to be the first clinical pharmacy in Egypt. It is notable that it has no Faculty of Medicine nor many other specialized faculties.& The Faculty of Science

 

Helwan University is a public university based in Helwan in Egypt. It comprises 18 faculties as well as 50 research centers.

 

Location

The main campus is in Ain Helwan, Cairo. A number of faculties have been moved there, while others are still located in Zamalek, Boulaq, Giza, El Manyal. Huge buildings are constructed at Ain Helwan so that ultimately all the university faculties would have one location.

 

Vision and Mission

Helwan University was born as a giant, because in comparison to other Egyptian universities Helwan University possesses distinctive specializations. Because Helwan University lies inside the heart of the industrial community at Helwan, it represents a unique model among Egyptian universities in general. It is a university of technology, it possesses all the factors of distinction and diversity.

 

International Cooperation

Helwan University is currently a partner in a consortium project of mobility exchange program (Medastar) including: Egypt, Lebanon and other EU countries funded by EC.  The program targets undergraduate, postgraduates, and staff members for scholarships to study or perform some research activities in Europe Universities and Institutions.

For more information, please visit:  www.medastar.eu