German University in Cairo – GUC
الجامعة الألمانية بالقاهرة
The German University in Cairo, GUC, is an Egyptian Private University
founded by the presidential decree 27/2002
according to the law number 101/1992 and its executive regulations number 355/1996.
German university in Cairo/Deutsche Universität in Kairo has been established in 2002 in cooperation with the State Universities of Ulm and Stuttgart, under the patronage of the Egyptian Ministry of Higher Education, the Ministry of Science, Research and Arts, State of Baden- Württemberg, Germany, and supported by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), the German Embassy in Cairo, the Arab/German Chamber of Industry and Commerce (AHK), the Federal Ministry of Education and Research, Germany, The State University of Tübingen and The State University of Mannheim.
[read]The German University in Cairo is an independent, non-profit oriented Egyptian private institution, managed by a consortium of Germans and Egyptians with the vision of building a leading center of excellence in teaching and research that will effectively contribute to the general welfare nationally and internationally and endeavour the scientific, technical, economic and cultural cooperation between Egypt and Germany.
In October 2003 German and Egyptian delegates headed by the Egyptian President and the German Chancellor inaugurated the German University in Cairo in an unprecedented event in both educational and research fields. It is the first integrated German university outside Germany that has 3 Bologna cycles, namely B.Sc., M.Sc. and PhD offering 71 study programs (31 undergraduate and 40 postgraduate). GUC focuses on integrating Academia, Research, and Industry together for the best practices model of education.[/read]
In 2007, GUC inaugurated the first Industrial Park that is linked to education and research in the Africa and the Middle East. It is described by professionals as “the state- of- the -art approach in combining Education, Research, Practice, and Industry in one institute”. GUC is the first university to operate an Industrial Park that is integrated in the core activities of the students
In 2007, GUC inaugurated the Guest House in the heart of Ulm as a basic step to host the researchers, academics, and students in exchange programs with different sister universities.
[read]Moving on to an unpreceded achievement, in 2011 GUC inaugurated The German University in Cairo-Berlin office, as a step forward to promote international research and education activities. Researchers from both Egypt & Germany cooperate on closer research activities in Pharmaceutical, Engineering, as well as in Management fields. By 2012, German University in Cairo established The Berlin campus in the heart of Berlin City. This visionary step aims to facilitate the transfer of not only the German know-How but also the European technical knowledge to the GUC international calibers. Having a branch in Germany helped the GUC students and graduates to be the best representative and the vivid example of what excellence in education and in research can be. This facilitates the cultural exposure, the orientation to industrial achievements, and the involvement in the European/German world economy.
GUC went for a further step in quality enhancement by being accredited by ACQUIN. Based on International standards GUC degrees are accredited by AQUIN. This accreditation supports international scholars and top ranked calibers in the international labor market.[/read]
Campus
German University in Cairo is located on 577000 m2. The Campus includes a 70400 m2sports area, 77500 m2 industrial Park in one of the most high-high tech educational complex in the arena. The idea to establish the GUC was initiated by Prof. Ashraf Mansour, who studied at the Universität Ulm as a DAAD scholarship candidate and Alexander von Humboldt Laureate.
[read]He received his Ph.D, his Habilitation as well as his Professorship in Ulm. Prof. Mansour was inspired by the stimulating research environment in which theory was closely linked to scientific practice and decided in the 90’s to proceed with all necessary means/efforts to transfer this model to Egypt through the establishment of a private university named: “German University in Cairo”. Extensive efforts to gather potential high caliber/supporters for this, at the time, “Visionary” idea from close friends to family-members locally and from German friends gained through years of study in Germany, allowed for the significant milestone of signing a presidential decree in 2002, as a 100% privately financed university. Now, The German University in Cairo is the largest Educational Institute that covers research that is linked to industry, academic programs that are associated to business and covers activities that are linked to the society with 10000 students in undergraduates program, and more than 500 in post graduate studies. It is the only integrated German university outside Germany that has 3 Bologna cycles, namely B.Sc., M.Sc. and Ph.D offering 71 study programs (31 undergraduate and 40 postgraduate).[/read]
Welcome to the German University in Cairo
The German University in Cairo is a state-of-the-art international institute aims at offering the finest and the highest level of technical education in the fields of Engineering, Pharmaceutical Industry, Management, and Applied Arts. GUC is the first German university outside Germany that offers profound curricula and practical experience through conducting research in Egypt and in Germany. GUC operates highly advanced labs and offers extra-curricular activities that shapes international calibers. It is the only integrated German university outside Germany that has 3 Bologna cycles, namely B.Sc., M.Sc. and Ph.D offering 71 study programs (31 undergraduate and 40 postgraduate).
[read]GUC graduates proved to be up to the expectations. They occupy leading positions around the world. A lot of graduates either start their own business as entrepreneurs in different fields or they work in international firms in Egypt. Middle East, and in Europe. GUC graduates join research teams in Germany and in Egypt through the strong collaborations with international symposiums, research institutes, and international bodies. GUC is always proud of the graduates’ success stories. The Student Career & Alumni Development supports the graduates, alumni, and students in the career pursue.
Summer internship is a must to every GUCian to assist him/her to utilize all the theoretical concepts and technical skills learnt. Some training opportunities are offered in Germany which enhances communication skills, linguistic skills, independence, and adaptation to different culture.
GUC offers a unique international exposure experience through GUC-Berlin program. It aims to facilitate the transfer of not only the German know-How but also the European technical knowledge to the GUC international calibers. This facilitates the cultural exposure, the orientation to industrial achievements, and the involvement in the European/German world economy. GUC campus in Berlin is a model of integration of sciences
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MBA program
The GUC is a not-to-miss educational opportunity in Egypt whether to undergraduate or graduate students. The GUC offers MBA programs to its staff and to any graduate of other universities. The program doesn’t focus on fragmented managerial knowledge, but stress a systems view. It delivers insights from different managerial mind-sets combine knowledge about various functions of an enterprise into a comprehensive whole.
Diploma in Business Administration
This two-semester postgraduate program provides students with a broad foundation in business administration allowing them to pursue more advanced postgraduate degrees such as the MBA or start their executive management careers. It merges research, academic knowledge, and business practices
Media MBA program
German University in Cairo and Deutsche Welle Akademie have collaborated on the creation of the first Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Media Management to be offered in Egypt. The MBA in Media Management is a unique program that offers young graduates an opportunity to expand their professional horizons and accelerate their career growth through specialized and advanced executive education in the management of television, radio, journalism, publishing, and entertainment organizations. The program creates the optimal balance between theoretical and practical education. The degree is issued by the German University in Cairo
The GUC Master Degree student Rania Elkalla earned the prestigious award to her work “Project Shell Homage, The Pebbles Hangers” in the Italian A’ Design Award & Competition in Furniture Accessories, Hardware and Materials Design category.
A’ Design Award aims to highlight the excellent [read]qualifications of best furniture accessory designs and the greatest furniture accessory design concepts worldwide.
Rania Elkalla is skilled in designing 3D products, illustrations, patterns, experimenting with materials, branding and integrate between different design groups. According to the competition review “her work is mostly eclectic and it is derived from different cultures and styles”
Rania Elkalla earned the prestigious award to her work “Project shell homage, The Pebbles hangers”
About the award winning Pebbles hangers:
“Pebbles are a decorative hanger set for everyday belongings with a secret tiny storage on the back and sides. It creates a flexible and playful system for organizing the little things. The user can create the look according to his/her need and mood. The Pebbles hangers are extruded on different levels and can be partially overlapped that offers a wide range of order. Reduced to the essentials, the organic forms elegantly highlight the beauty of the bio plastic used, reveals a unique texture and surface design. The design is a perfect solution to categorize small items, which easily get lost simply as keys, hand watch, USB, whether it is in the hallway, bedroom, or in the office. The material created is 100 % natural biodegradable plastic based on Egg and Nutshells and it is colored using food pigments. The shells are bonded with organic and biodegradable substances”
The A’ Design Award is organized and awarded annually and internationally in multiple categories to reach a wide, design-oriented audience. The ultimate aim of the A’ Design Award is to create a global awareness for good design.
The project was done under the supervision of both Dr. Alaa El Anssary, GUC Product Design Department and Dr. Diana Tartakowska, TU-Berlin Material Engineering Department.
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As a follow up to the GUC support to Upper Egypt governorates and calibers that started with a gift of a library and a Language Lab to Faculty of Alsun in Luxor during the German week in upper Egypt from 19-22 November 2016, GUC organized a capacity enhancement program for 90 candidates from Luxor ,Qena, and Menya governorates on effective leadership. [read]The GUC Center of Continuing Education executed the training program in the governorates centers for capacity development. The Training program aimed to support the decision making techniques , team dynamics, and decentralizations of decision making. Prof. Ashraf Mansour, GUC Prime Founder and Chairman of the Board of trustees said that GUC took into its priorities the importance of supporting the Human resources calibers in upper Egypt, building institutional and individual capacities, and enhancing different skills. This is because they are the core wealth of the Egyptian resources. He added as well that the role of the GUC isnot only educational but it extends to community services that would add to the Egyptian Welfare. The services that GUC center for continuing education, that includes training & consultancies in diversified fields that would enrich the plans of sustainable development of the Egyptian government.[/read]
Happy GUC
Since most people are happier when spending time with friends, family, and significant others, the crew of GUC’s Media Production Centre (MPC) tried to capture the happy moments of the German University in Cairo’s students, academic staff and employees.
General Outlook
This video gives a general outlook on the GUC’s facilities, the most important of which is the Industry Park. First inaugurated in October 2006, the 40.000 m2 Industry Park is one-of-its-kind facility among universities worldwide; it not only encompasses research and development unit, but it provides human resources training programs, product designs, know-how transfer, and prototyping and consultancies as well
GUC celebrates 15th anniversary and the Graduation of Class 2017
GUC Board of Trustees meeting