Cairo _ Mostafa Al masry
Located in Greater Cairo, near one of the most historically significant regions of Egyptian civilization, New Giza University (NGU) continues to consolidate its presence within Egypt’s private higher education landscape. The university operates on an academic model that merges educational quality, international exposure, and direct alignment between academic programs and the evolving demands of the labor market.
Since its establishment in 2016, NGU has built a multidisciplinary educational framework encompassing Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Engineering, Information Technology, Business Administration, Economics, Political Science, and Arts & Design. This diverse range of academic tracks actively responds to rapid shifts in global markets and the digital economy.
Beyond granting academic degrees, NGU’s philosophy focuses on cultivating a comprehensive learning environment that nurtures student personality, sharpens research and practical skills, and provides continuous engagement with local and international experts.
Academic Leadership Combining Medical and Administrative Expertise
NGU is led by Professor Dr. Ahmed Sameh Farid, Founder and President of New Giza University, who possesses an extensive career in medical education, healthcare administration, and academic governance.
Dr. Farid served as Egypt’s Minister of Health and Population in 2011. He previously held positions as Dean of the Faculty of Medicine at Kasr Al-Ainy (Cairo University), Chairman of the Board of Cairo University Hospitals, and various leadership roles in Otolaryngology and medical pedagogy.
This background underpins NGU’s approach to viewing education as an integrated ecosystem where theoretical knowledge remains inseparable from practical training, clinical application, and scientific research—a philosophy clearly reflected across the university’s medical, engineering, and technological sectors.
Global Education: Strategic Partnerships Beyond Traditional Curricula
A defining feature of the NGU experience is its reliance on strategic international academic partnerships designed to elevate degree programs, teaching methodologies, and quality assurance.
University College London (UCL) stands at the forefront of these alliances. Cooperation between the two institutions spans Medicine, Pharmacy, Dentistry, and Engineering. This partnership focuses on curriculum development, educational resource management, governance frameworks, and faculty development to ensure programs align with international benchmarks.
Similarly, NGU maintains an academic partnership with King’s College London across Economics, Political Science, Business Administration, and Finance. Academics from both institutions collaborate on curriculum design, quality assurance frameworks, and resource enrichment.
Additionally, the School of Arts and Design collaborates with the Milano Fashion Institute to update programs in Interior Design, Fashion Design, and Graphic Design, keeping them aligned with international creative industries.
From Healthcare to Technology: A Diverse Academic Ecosystem
NGU houses a wide array of academic schools covering vital disciplines ranging from health sciences to advanced technology and the arts:
- Healthcare & Medical Sciences: Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmacy.
- Engineering & Technology: School of Engineering and School of Information Technology.
- Business & Social Sciences: Business Administration, Finance, Economics, and Political Science.
- Creative Industries: School of Arts and Design.
This interdisciplinary structure enables students to learn in a collaborative environment, encouraging cross-departmental innovation—a vital capability given that modern careers increasingly sit at the intersection of multiple fields.
Medical Education: Bridging Theory and Clinical Practice
Medical education serves as a core pillar of NGU’s institutional strategy. The collaboration with UCL played a pivotal role in refining health science programs through curriculum updates, infrastructure enhancements, rigorous program assessments, and faculty training.
The opening of New Giza University Hospital marks a major step forward in strengthening medical education and clinical training. The hospital connects classroom instruction with real-world clinical experience, offering a comprehensive environment for both healthcare delivery and medical training.
Technology: Keeping Pace with the Future Economy
As job markets transform rapidly, technological education has become a cornerstone of modern university development. NGU integrates technology directly into its core offerings through its School of Information Technology and engineering programs.
Expanding beyond traditional computer science, NGU launched a specialized program in Cybersecurity and partnered with training and financial institutions to offer a specialized Artificial Intelligence diploma for the banking sector. These initiatives illustrate NGU’s commitment to building direct pathways between higher education and high-growth economic sectors.
Business and Economics: Navigating Market Transformations
Supported by its academic link with King’s College London, NGU’s programs in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, and Political Science prepare students to navigate complex economic and political environments.
These programs emphasize analytical thinking, decision-making, and data management—skills that are critical as the digital economy grows and global management models evolve.
Arts and Design: Fostering the Creative Economy
Recognizing the creative economy as a vital driver of modern growth, NGU’s School of Arts and Design offers specialized programs in Interior Design, Fashion Design, and Graphic Design. Supported by its partnership with the Milano Fashion Institute, the school bridges academic theory with hands-on technical application, enabling students to turn creative concepts into market-ready solutions.
Connecting Academia with the Professional World
NGU actively narrows the gap between academic theory and professional execution through continuous industry engagement. Initiatives like NGU Connect bring together students, alumni, corporate leaders, and startups in a single interactive space, facilitating career development, networking, and entrepreneurial opportunities.
Scientific Research and Quality Assurance
Scientific research remains central to NGU’s vision. The university houses a dedicated Research Center alongside comprehensive library resources, with international partnerships incorporating joint research initiatives and faculty exchange.
Locally, NGU strengthened its medical presence through a strategic cooperation protocol with Cairo University, encompassing joint research, clinical training, academic exchange, and community outreach across Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmacy.
To ensure continuous institutional improvement, NGU’s Quality Assurance Center monitors academic delivery against international standards. Notably, NGU joined the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2026, achieving recognized results across key Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including Good Health and Well-being, Decent Work and Economic Growth, and Partnerships for the Goals.
A Holistic Campus Community
NGU emphasizes a campus environment that extends beyond lectures and examinations. The university integrates academic rigor with vibrant student activities and social engagement, allowing students to develop interpersonal leadership, personal interests, and professional networks alongside their academic studies.
Global Standards on Local Soil
NGU reflects a growing trend in Egyptian higher education: bringing top-tier international expertise to local students. Through structural partnerships with UCL, King’s College London, and the Milano Fashion Institute, Egyptian students access globally benchmarked curricula and international faculty training without needing to study abroad.
Ultimately, New Giza University addresses the fundamental question facing modern higher education: what does the graduate of the future truly need? By combining rigorous quality standards, global academic partnerships, interdisciplinary programs, and practical industry integration, NGU continues to build an institutional model focused on preparing adaptable, highly skilled professionals ready to navigate a competitive global landscape.