Cairo, Egypt 2023

The German University in Cairo (GUC), established in 2002 through presidential decree, represents the first integrated German university outside Germany to offer all three Bologna cycles (B.Sc., M.Sc., and Ph.D.). Founded through a unique partnership between Egyptian authorities and German institutions including the State Universities of Ulm and Stuttgart, the university operates as an independent, non-profit institution supported by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and various German and Egyptian stakeholders. GUC was inaugurated in 2003 by the Egyptian President and German Chancellor, marking an unprecedented collaboration in education and research between the two nations. The university currently serves over 10,000 undergraduate students and 500 postgraduate students across 71 study programs (31 undergraduate and 40 postgraduate), all accredited by ACQUIN based on international standards.

GUC distinguishes itself through its pioneering integration of academia, research, and industry. In 2007, it became the first university in Africa and the Middle East to establish an Industrial Park directly linked to education and research, creating what professionals describe as "state-of-the-art" in combining these elements. The university has expanded its international footprint with a Guest House in Ulm and a Berlin campus established in 2012, facilitating cultural exchange and knowledge transfer for its international students. Spanning 577,000 m² with a 70,400 m² sports area and 77,500 m² industrial park, GUC was founded by Prof. Ashraf Mansour, a DAAD scholarship recipient and Alexander von Humboldt Laureate who envisioned transferring Germany's research-practice model to Egypt. The university operates research centers and maintains strong ties with German and European institutions, positioning itself as a leading center of excellence contributing to scientific, technical, economic, and cultural cooperation between Egypt and Germany.