Egypt's Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly approved Tuesday the establishment of two new universities — including one hosting branches of top UK institutions, part of efforts to broaden access to world-class education and strengthen ties with global academia. Under a presidential decree, the government will set up the Capital International Education Foundation in the New Administrative Capital to host local branches of Queen Margaret University and Edinburgh Napier University. Both universities will offer a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes spanning business, technology, creative industries, and health sciences. Each university will apply the same admission criteria, academic standards, and quality controls used at their home campuses in the United Kingdom. The initiative is part of Egypt's strategy to attract international universities and enhance the competitiveness of its higher education system. The Cabinet also approved the establishment of the Mediterranean University of Alexandria, a private institution based in the Syouf district. The university will comprise faculties of medicine, dentistry, physical therapy, nursing, business and economics, and computer science and artificial intelligence. The new universities are expected to expand Egypt's educational offerings, boost international collaboration, and support skills development in key sectors of the economy. Attribution: Amwal Al Ghad English
