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Imperial College London is a world-top ten university with an international reputation for excellence in teaching and research. Consistently rated amongst the world's best universities, Imperial is committed to developing the next generation of researchers, scientists, and academics through collaboration across disciplines. Located in London's heart, Imperial is a multidisciplinary space for education, research, translation, and commercialization, harnessing science and innovation to tackle global challenges. Global research-driven universities like Imperial College London have a central role in helping humanity address these changes and challenges by making discoveries, educating leaders, and developing innovations that benefit society. However, these universities will need to change to contribute to this future. In our Strategy 2015–2020, we set out how Imperial will be a source of new solutions, a contributor to a better future, a trusted partner, and a new paradigm of the global university. We will support an atmosphere and culture that embraces discovery. We will continue to be guided by our mission of achieving enduring excellence in research and education in science, engineering, medicine, and business for the benefit of society. We will shrink the time and distance between fundamental discovery and societal benefit. We will provide our students with the knowledge and experiences that equip them for their future roles as leaders. We will have the courage to take risks. We will remain true to our mission. While we cannot envision all of the challenges ahead, we believe that Imperial can contribute by focusing our research around four themes: discovery and the natural world engineering novel solutions health and well-being and leading the data revolution. Great discoveries begin with great people: talented individuals steeped in the knowledge of their core discipline, confident enough to work on risky, unsolved problems, adept at understanding and working with others from different fields, and immersed in an atmosphere of excellence. They are underpinned by talented support staff who put their full energy and passion into their work and our mission. We will make supporting and enabling all these people central to what we do. Our bright and energetic students are integral to our mission. We will enhance their experiences by embedding their education in cutting-edge research and providing increasing opportunities for them to use their talents in new entrepreneurial, creative, and practical ways. The Dyson School of Design Engineering is an example of how we will nurture the multifaceted talents of our students and develop them into future leaders. We have a tremendous asset in our highly successful alumni and friends. We will revitalize our relationship with them and encourage them to be a part of the Imperial College London of today and the future. Their knowledge, expertise, and experience will contribute to the intellectual power of the College. Across the world, people recognize that the changes and challenges we face require us to work together more effectively. Universities must drive collaboration, work across disciplines, and seize opportunities in ways and at a pace unusual for academia. It is the only way that we can solve the world's challenges. At Imperial, we are good at working across disciplines and collaborating. In 2014 three-quarters of our research papers collaborated with external co-authors from over 140 countries and 6,000 different universities, businesses, and other research organizations. However, we can be even better and can lead to new areas. We will seek the very best from around the world, sometimes collaborating with our toughest competition to create a fantastic team. We will ensure that our reward structures provide incentives for sharing, collaborating, and building relationships. This means that we will recognize collaboration in our evaluations for promotions and awards, and we will advocate for funders and evaluators to support collaborative work. We will make all of our campuses into dynamic centers of collaboration and innovation. We will bring staff, students, entrepreneurs, and industry researchers together in modern purpose-built spaces where ideas can be developed and tested rigorously and where networks can flourish. In White City, we create a new campus where partnerships working on global challenges transcend departmental boundaries. Every day, individuals, policymakers, and business leaders face questions, the answers to which require an understanding of the natural world, technology, medical advances, and business analysis. We can make a tremendous difference by using our expertise and knowledge to provide factual evidence and advice to government and business decision-makers. Also, the world is full of people who are naturally curious and enjoy learning. We must excite and inspire the public, from potential new students to eager lifelong learners, by sharing what we do in ways that arouse curiosity, awaken a love of discovery, and broaden the understanding of an increasingly complex world. Researchers are courageous. We probe the boundaries of knowledge; we seek discovery and delve into the unknown. We take calculated risks when we know we are onto something important. We find collaborators readily. Individually we already know how to do this. Institutions are more conservative. We will ensure that Imperial creates an environment where researchers can be courageous and push back the boundaries of their fields. We will make working together easy and support judicious risk-taking and collaboration. The world is changing, and Imperial is changing too. We set out this Strategy 2015–2020 to help guide us in the next few years. We acknowledge that we do not know where the new challenges and opportunities will be. We do know that we have great people, and we will build a more agile, adaptive, and resilient organization so that we will be ready for whatever the future holds.

The UAE's flagship university, UAEU, offers a full range of accredited, high-quality graduate and undergraduate programs through nine Colleges: Business and Economics Education, Engineering, Food and Agriculture, Humanities and Social Sciences IT, Law Medicine, Health Sciences, and Science. With a distinguished international faculty, state-of-the-art new campus, and the full range of student support services, UAEU offers a living-learning environment unmatched in the UAE. United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) is the first and foremost comprehensive national University in the United Arab Emirates. Founded in 1976 by the late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, UAEU aspires to become a comprehensive, research-intensive university and enroll approximately 14,000 Emirati and international students. In its drive to achieve international research stature, UAEU works with its industry partners to provide research solutions to the nation's challenges, the region, and the World. The University has established research centers of strategic importance to the country and the region, advancing knowledge in critical areas ranging from water resources to cancer treatments. UAEU is currently ranked among the top research universities in the GCC and the Arab World and the top 25% globally. UAEU's academic programs have been developed in partnership with employers, so our graduates are in high demand. UAEU alumni hold key positions in industry, commerce, and government throughout the region. Our continuing investments in facilities, services, and staff ensure that UAEU will continue to serve as an innovation and excellence model. Values Respect for Heritage and Cultural Diversity: We respect the deep-rooted values and the UAE's rich heritage and seek to sustain them. Integrity and Transparency: We adhere to the highest ethical principles and work with integrity, transparency, and accountability to create trust and credibility. Collaborative Work Environment: We support one another at work through cooperation and teamwork. Student Focus: We recognize that students are at the center of the University's activities and ensure that our work contributes to continuous improvement in student success. Effectiveness in Decision-making: We focus on outcomes, base our decisions and plans on evidence and analysis, and develop and adopt efficient systems and procedures that support the University's core business. Effective Communication: We are committed to effective communication, through a variety of communication methods, with all our stakeholders (staff, students, alumni, partners, vendors, and the local and international communities). Dedication to Knowledge: We are committed to world-class education and scholarship relevant to student careers and community needs.

The University attempts to serve the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, UAE society, the local area, and the world by giving an atmosphere of inventive inquiry inside which critical thinking, human qualities, specialized ability, and pragmatic and social aptitudes, business discernment, and a capacity for lifetime learning are developed and supported. It sets itself high standards in giving a considerate, fulfilling, and inspiring environment for the more significant part of its students and staff. It guarantees that its graduates, on entering the work environment, shape a superlative framework of engineers, technologists, and researchers, fit for making significant commitments to the momentum and future divisions of UAE industry and society as pioneers and innovators. Khalifa University is a free, non-benefit, coeducational foundation introduced in 2007 as a significant aspect of an Abu Dhabi Government activity. Khalifa University is backed by the UAE government and held altogether by the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. With a campus in Abu Dhabi and Sharjah, Khalifa University is committed to the progression of learning through education and research and to the revelation and use of information. It attempts to be a universally renowned research college, with world-class notoriety for interdisciplinary instructing and research and a custom of joining together with leading academic establishments worldwide. The University is formed around the American system of advanced education. It is effectively building up a worldwide system of accomplices, employees, and research programs to progress regionally significant research and development in the UAE and the district at large. An Institution of Higher Education in Abu Dhabi The Emirate of Abu Dhabi has set out a strong vision to build up a dynamic and locally important learning economy. With a substantial accentuation on science, innovation, and development, Khalifa University will align its academic offerings, research programs, and mission intimately with that economic transformation. The UAE economy's vital divisions that the college is centering its endeavors around are Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Aerospace, Transport and Logistics, Energy and the Environment, Healthcare, and Security. Khalifa University enlists more than 1300 students studying in a few specific engineering programs, all of which have been licensed by the Ministry of Higher Education, UAE. Khalifa University is committed to giving the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, the UAE, the locale, and the world exceptionally qualified engineers, technologists and researchers, equipped for making real commitments to the UAE as pioneers and trend-setters of industry and society.

The newly-established Khalifa University of Science and Technology (KU) combines the Masdar Institute of Science and Technology (MI), the Khalifa University of Science, Technology, and Research (KUSTER), and the Petroleum Institute (PI) into one world-class, research-intensive institution, seamlessly integrating research and education to produce world leaders and critical thinkers in applied science and engineering. Khalifa University endeavors to be a leader among research-intensive universities of the 21st century while catalyzing the growth of Abu Dhabi and the UAE's rapidly developing knowledge economy. Khalifa University is the first and only science and technology-specific research-based University in the United Arab Emirates. We offer high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs taught by a diverse collection of world-class professors, researchers, and academics. Our teaching and research facilities help prepare our graduates to contribute immediately to the UAE's growing knowledge-based economy, and our alumni hold leadership positions throughout the UAE and beyond. Why study at Khalifa University? KU was ranked as the top University in the UAE in 2016 KU is dedicated to developing its students into tomorrow's competitive engineers, scientists, innovators, problem-solvers, and leaders, in the world's most rapidly-developing and high-demand fields. KU's three modern campuses have some of the most advanced research facilities to be found in the entire region. KU's two flagship research institutes – the Masdar Institute and the Petroleum Institute – serve as interdisciplinary research units focused on long-term strategic priorities. KU's international faculty members have extensive research pedigrees and years of teaching experience in some of the world's leading universities. Students at KU benefit from one-on-one attention through small class sizes, with our student to faculty ratio of 9:1. KU is a genuinely international university – with students hailing from 53 different countries and faculty from over 40. Full undergraduate and graduate scholarships are available for both UAE National and international students. KU is home to 16 specialized research centers that respond to the local and international industry's needs. Students at KU benefit from the University's functional relationships and strategic partnerships with international higher education institutions that provide student exchange opportunities, student sponsorships, employment opportunities for students, internship programs, and joint research programs. Studying at KU means learning research with real-world applications. KU has over 50 industry and government-sponsored research contracts and has signed more than USD20 million in sponsored research contracts in the past two years. KU is located in one of the world's most dynamic international cities – Abu Dhabi – which was ranked the world's second most popular city for work, rest, and play by the Ipsos Top Cities Index in 2017, just behind New York. As a world-class, research-intensive institution, KU will: Set new standards in education, research, and scholarship that will benefit the UAE and the world. Drive Abu Dhabi and the UAE as a knowledge destination and engine for socio-economic growth through active research into its economy. Seamlessly integrate research and education to produce world leaders and critical thinkers in applied science, engineering, management, and medicine. Continuously innovate and integrate the global standard in methods of learning and discovery. Build a diverse community of service-oriented, ambitious, and talented individuals through an environment that encourages and nurtures creative inquiry, critical thinking, and human values. Empower the community with practical and social skills, business acumen, and a capability for lifetime learning that will enrich the country's workforce. KU mission KU aims to be a catalyst to the growth of Abu Dhabi and the UAE's rapidly developing knowledge economy, an education destination of choice, and a global leader among research-intensive universities of the 21st century. Khalifa University of Science and Technology has identified the following key strategic priorities: World-Class Education: To prepare future leaders to an internationally recognized standard. Influential Research: To produce world-class research with local relevance and global impact. The catalyst for Economic Development: To enrich the national economy through innovation and research commercialization. The University is fully licensed, and the Commission accredits all its programs for Academic Accreditation (CAA) of the Ministry of Education in the United Arab Emirates. The University aims to obtain accreditation and recognition for its programs from international accreditation and recognition.

With the support of His Highness Sheik Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Crown Prince of Ras Al Khaimah, the University was at first initiated as George Mason University, Ras Al Khaimah campus (GMU-RAK) in 2005. After George Mason University chose to end its operations in Ras Al Khaimah in 2009, the Crown Prince announced the foundation of the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) in a similar area. Students who had enlisted in GMU-RAK were given a chance to proceed at AURAK, transfer to GMU's primary campus in Virginia, USA, or transfer to another educational institute. In recent years, the University has developed new educational programs, pulled in new personnel and staff, and essentially expanded its student enlistment. This quick change has required a versatile authoritative structure to oblige the effective and proficient delivery of programs and facilities. Thus, in 2013, VP positions were incorporated. As a significant aspect of a similar procedure, the Office of International Programs, the Teaching and Learning Center, the Development Office, and the Center for Continuing Education were altogether launched. The new authoritative structure also incorporated four academic schools: the School of Arts and Sciences, the School of Engineering, the School of Business, and the School of Graduate Studies and Research. Today, AURAK's technique is to concentrate its endeavors on developing magnificence inside existing curricular offerings while enhancing regulations and methods across the University. Student enlistment is anticipated to prosper at an average yearly rate of 35% throughout the following five years. It is likewise expected that, with a persistently stable global economy, AURAK will catch the interest of teachers, market analysts, business people, and entrepreneurs who want to exploit the programs and facilities the foundation offers, meeting national and territorial workforce needs and acquiring the University regional and global acknowledgment. Vision The American University of Ras Al Khaimah will be a leading establishment of advanced education through its education and research on the district. Mission The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) is a free, open, state-claimed, non-profit, coeducational foundation that offers undergrad and graduate degrees. AURAK is an establishment of advanced education that gives far-reaching academic programs founded based on the North American model and the Gulf area's social qualities. Its undergrad programs consolidate a reliable establishing in the significant subject with a broad general education, and its graduate programs train students for the demands of professional life.

United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) is the first and foremost comprehensive national university in the United Arab Emirates. Founded in 1976 by the late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, UAEU aspires to become a comprehensive, research-intensive university and enroll approximately 14,000 Emirati and international students. As the UAE's flagship university, UAEU offers a full range of accredited, high-quality graduate and undergraduate programs through nine Colleges: Business and Economics, Education Engineering Food and Agriculture Humanities and Social Sciences IT Law Medicine and Health Sciences and Science. With a distinguished international faculty, state-of-the-art new campus, and the full range of student support services, UAEU offers a living-learning environment unmatched in the UAE. In its drive to achieve international research stature, UAEU works with its industry partners to provide research solutions to the nation's challenges, the region, and the World. The University has established research centers of strategic importance to the country and the region, advancing knowledge in critical areas ranging from water resources to cancer treatments. UAEU is currently ranked among the top research universities in the GCC and the Arab World and the top 25% globally. UAEU's academic programs have been developed in partnership with employers, so our graduates are in high demand. UAEU alumni hold key positions in industry, commerce, and government throughout the region. Our continuing investments in facilities, services, and staff ensure that UAEU will continue to serve as an innovation and excellence model. Values Respect for Heritage and Cultural Diversity: We respect the deep-rooted values and the UAE's rich heritage and seek to sustain them. Integrity and Transparency: We adhere to the highest ethical principles and work with integrity, transparency, and accountability to create trust and credibility. Collaborative Work Environment: We support one another at work through cooperation and teamwork. Student Focus: We recognize that students are at the center of the University's activities and ensure that our work contributes to continuous improvement in student success. Effectiveness in Decision-making: We focus on outcomes, base our decisions and plans on evidence and analysis, and develop and adopt efficient systems and procedures that support the University's core business. Effective Communication: We are committed to effective communication, through a variety of communication methods, with all our stakeholders (staff, students, alumni, partners, vendors, and the local and international communities). Dedication to Knowledge: We are committed to world-class education and scholarship relevant to student careers and community needs.

The American University in Dubai is a private, nonsectarian establishment of higher learning established in 1995. AUD's enlistment in 2015-2016 was somewhere around an average of 2,600 students. In Spring 2016, more than one hundred nationalities were embodied in the AUD student body. AUD offers both undergrad and graduates degrees and Certificates in Middle Eastern Studies and Professional Teaching. As well as courses in their selected program/major, college students in all fields must follow an educational module in Arts and Sciences. This is in fulfillment of the general training bit of their degree necessities. Through its Center for English Proficiency (CLEP), the institute also delivers Intensive English courses to create college-level English language skills in students requiring extra language learning before starting college. The institute's staff have suitable academic qualifications. Besides, many are or have been practicing experts of note. As far as workforce composition, North Americans have the most fantastic portrayal of any national gathering. AUD's multi-complex structure has been conceived to support the institute's programs (both academic and additional-curricular) to an American standard. The campus environment incorporates Dubai Internet City and Dubai Media City. In satisfaction of its mission as one of only a handful of American-certified foundations of higher learning in the Gulf, The American University in Dubai seeks to reproduce the American formula for fruitful advanced education. Syllabi and reading material are the same as those utilized as a part of the United States. Furthermore, the prevalence of American and American-trained employees additionally guarantees that the university stays American in substance and as well as in name. Expectations of educational performance either coordinate or surpass those predominant on a "common" American campus. A few variables clarify the greatness, which supports American advanced education and aides AUD in the outflow of its American character: An educational module that grants general knowledge but allows for noteworthy specialization A program of extra-curricular exercises intended to develop the student's humanistic standpoint and social aptitudes Employees who merge scholarship and strategy in practicing their classroom obligations Training techniques that create solid aptitudes in essential thinking and exact and powerful self-expression The support of high academic models through transparent and predictable arrangements and Ingraining gratefulness for life-long learning. One may examine that the depiction above represents all universities. However, it is generally thought that something sets American colleges apart. We claim that it is a progression of qualities/points of view that sets apart American higher education in the final investigation. Eventually, AUD's selection of these qualities and their interpretation into a working strategy makes AUD American.

American University of Sharjah (AUS) was founded in 1997 by His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qassimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah. His Highness envisaged the university as a leading educational institution in the Gulf region. Located in University City, Sharjah, AUS is a not-for-profit, independent higher education institution formed on the American model. It offers 26 majors and 52 minors at the undergraduate level, and 14 master’s degrees through the College of Architecture, Art and Design, the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Engineering, and the School of Business Administration. These programs are designed to meet the challenges of a competitive and dynamic business and industrial environment. As a quality higher education provider in the Gulf, AUS is licensed. The Commission accredits its programs for Academic Accreditation of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research in the United Arab Emirates. AUS is accredited in the United States of America by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. The bachelor of science degree programs in chemical engineering, civil engineering, computer engineering, electrical engineering, and mechanical engineering offered by the College of Engineering are accredited by the ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission (www.abet.org). The bachelor of the science degree program in computer science offered by the College of Engineering is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET (www.abet.org). The Bachelor of Architecture program of the College of Architecture, Art, and Design is accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB). The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA), as well as the Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) degrees offered by the School of Business Administration, are accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).

Manipal Academy of Higher Education - MAHE, Dubai campus is a branch campus of Manipal Academy of Higher Education, India, the largest private University in the country, enrolling over 25,000 students across 23 disciplines. Manipal Academy of Higher Education established its presence in Dubai, UAE, in the year 2000. At present, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Dubai, enrolls over 1,500 students from 26 nations worldwide and is an Indian multidisciplinary university in the region. MAHE Dubai moved into its iconic state-of-the-art campus in September 2011. Spread over 750,000 square feet of built-up area, the sprawling campus can accommodate over 4000 students. Apart from contemporary purpose-built classrooms, the new campus at Dubai International Academic City (DIAC) houses cutting-edge laboratories in engineering, biotechnology, and information technology and is also home to some of the region's best studios workshops for programs in media & communications & interior design. The campus also houses a sprawling library, cafeteria, extensive indoor and outdoor sporting facilities, including an athletics track, tennis courts, a gym and fitness center, and a recreation center for boys and girls. The entire campus is wi-fi enabled. The University's branch campus in Dubai builds on the same pedigree and quality that MAHE has reached these lofty heights in India. Beyond academics, students at MAHE Dubai get ample exposure to extra-curricular events, sports activities, and other cultural events. The University has a flourishing sports team that has won laurels at all leading university-level events in the region and is equally active in Dubai's cultural and literary activities. 9Ways how #MAHEDubai makes you #FUTURE READY: International Exposure Hangout with students from over 30 different countries Students' Clubs Be part of students' clubs dedicated to arts, dance, theatre, debate, and so on… Campus & Hostel Life Live a campus and hostel life that will remain etched on your personality as memories for life. Professional Societies Be part of professional societies and create a niche for yourself. Students' Events & Activities Not only take part but also organize a myriad of student events and activities to explore yourself. International Educational Tours Go for International Educational Visits and learn with students from all across the world. Career Development Center Enrol with the Career Development Centre and guide yourself to an enterprising future. Sports Push your limits among a few of the best student sportsmen of UAE. World Ranking Graduate from India's best private University (QS World Ranking) Academic Delivery Legacy, Accreditations, Recognitions Globally Recognised Faculty Tech-powered Library Futuristic LMS Application Procedure The application form can be obtained from the admissions office or downloaded from the Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Dubai website. The completed application form and necessary documents should be submitted to the Admissions Office with the application fee of AED 100/- and registration fee of AED 1,900/- for Undergraduate Programs and AED 1,500/- for Postgraduate & Certificate Programs. You may do so by filling the online application form through the link provided below, along with the required documents. Online application Necessary: Please quote your online application number in all correspondence. The applications received will be scrutinized and subject to fulfilling the admission requirements; students will be informed of their selection as per the admission schedule. Documents Required For Undergraduate Programs Attested copy of mark sheet/ grade sheet of 12th Std. examination/ equivalent - original & photocopy Certified copy of 10th Std. mark sheet - original & photocopy Transfer Certificate or School Leaving Certificate - original (will not be returned) Conduct Certificate issued by the school - original (will not be returned) Passport Copy - 1 set Ten passport size photographs NOTE: Original mark sheet will be returned immediately after verification. Documents Required For Postgraduate Programs Certified copy of Bachelor Degree and a copy of the mark sheet (along with the original) Passport copy 5 Passport size photographs NOTE: Original mark sheet will be returned immediately after verification. Hostel Facilities Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Dubai, provides separate residential facilities on campus for boys and girls. Hostel rooms are well-appointed and comfortable but are limited in number and therefore offered on a first-come, first-served basis and are subject to availability. There is round-the-clock security in both the Boys and Girls Hostel, and a full-time warden is appointed to manage student welfare. All students availing of residential facilities are provided a bed, mattress, study table, chair, and a cupboard for their clothes and personal belongings. Both Boys and Girls Hostels have independent standard rooms with television and laundry facilities. Each Hostel has a standard Dining facility. Wi-fi internet facilities are provided to all hostel residents, and this is included in the hostel fee. Hostel Fees is an all-inclusive component that includes boarding, lodging, internet, transport, and laundry facilities. The hostel fees for Academic Year 2018-19 single Occupancy- AED 35,500 per year Double Occupancy - AED 32,500 per year Triple Occupancy - AED 30,500 per year This covers the students' stay for ten months (2 semesters – 5 months each). Hostel facilities are not available during the summer holidays. Hostel fees have to be paid in one installment at the beginning of the year while registering for the program. A refundable caution deposit of AED 500 is also collected from the student and the hostel fees, which is refunded on vacating the Hostel and submitting a no-dues clearance certificate. The University reserves the right to deduct any amount due from the caution deposit towards damage of hostel property and facilities. On registering for university residential facilities, the students are given a Hostel Rules & Regulations Handbook, which they must carefully examine. Students are expected to abide by the rules stipulated in the handbook and are liable to be subject to disciplinary action if found in violation of the rules prescribed. All students availing of residential facilities are provided a bed, mattress, study table, chair, and a cupboard for their clothes and personal belongings. Both Boys and Girls Hostels have independent standard rooms with television and laundry facilities. Each Hostel has a standard Dining facility. Wi-fi internet facilities are provided to all hostel residents, and this is included in the hostel fee. Hostel students are also picked up and dropped off at the airport when they arrive in or depart from the UAE. Sports Facilities Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Dubai, prides itself in its ample sports facilities on offer. The University's sports team ranks amongst the best in the UAE, winning laurels in all major inter-university sports events. There are ample indoor and outdoor facilities available for students, including an indoor basketball court, badminton & volleyball courts. The University's outdoor sporting facilities include an athletics track, tennis courts, cricket nets, and a mini-football field. In addition to these facilities, there are separate recreation rooms for Boys & Girls, including snooker, foosball tables, and table tennis tables. The University also hosts a state-of-the-art Gymnasium hosting the best of equipment for training and performance enhancement. Student Dining Facilities Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Dubai, provides ample student dining facilities at its Food Court & Cafeteria. Students are given ample choice, including vegetarian and non-vegetarian meal options at highly subsidized rates. Menus change daily, giving the students ample variety and choice. Western and Indian dining options are available. A wide selection of healthy juices and snacking options are available to students at the Food Court. The Food Court also hosts a small convenience store with a selection of beverages, packaged food, and vending machines for coffee, tea, and other options. Central Library The Library's vision is to support the Manipal Dubai Campus in building an internationally top-ranked university by establishing a knowledge hub, enabling access to information resources of all kinds, and providing innovative, responsive, and effective services changing the needs of the academic community. The Library surrounded by lecture theatres and classrooms, is also equipped with all the necessary facilities, making it a pleasant environment to study in. It holds learning material predominantly related to Business & Management, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Computer Science & Information Technology, Biotechnology, Interior Design, Architecture, and its allied subjects. It aims to develop a comprehensive collection of information resources that are useful for academic and research purposes. The Library plays a proactive role in ensuring that the information resources are acquired and organized to meet its users' present and future needs. The Library has utilized Information Technology extensively to ensure that resources are accessible at all times. The library catalog is available online, and the resources' availability could be checked using the same. Users can also check their transactions with the Library. The Library holds a hybrid collection of printed and electronic resources, including books, journals, databases, audio-visuals, CDs/DVDs, e-books, e-journals, e-question papers, etc. Currently, the Library has over 16000 books, 100 periodicals, Online Databases, Access to about 19370 e-journals, and over 2000 audio-visual resource. Laboratories Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Dubai, has well-equipped laboratories to help graduate, undergraduate, and Ph.D. students pursue their studies and research. Biotechnology Lab Facilities The Department of Biotechnology at the Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Dubai Campus has approximately 1,200 square meters of laboratory space, well- equipped with state-of-the-art scientific instruments. We have separate laboratories for BSc Biotechnology, BSc Bioinformatics, MSc Medical Biotechnology, and MSc Human Genetics & Forensic and research. There are impressive research labs for Molecular Biology, Cytogenetics-Microscopy and Imaging, Cell and Tissue Engineering. The laboratory facilities are equipped with an autoclave, biosafety hood, CO2 incubator, compound microscope, conductivity meter, digital imaging system, ELISA reader, fluorescent microscope, freezers (minus 40 and 80), gel documentation system, gel electrophoresis, high-speed refrigerated centrifuge, ice maker, inverted microscope, laminar hood, light microscope, microbial incubator, micro-centrifuge, PCR (gradient), PH Meter, UV spectrophotometer, UV- transilluminator, water bath and shaker, and water distillation unit. Information Technology Labs The department has a well-equipped 'Programming Laboratory' which offers hands on training in C, C++, JAVA, Visual Basic, Visual C++, .NET, SQL, and other modern tools. The 'Networking Laboratory' offers experiments based on windows and Linux servers. The students get hands-on training in cabling, server installation, configuring switches, routers, and network management. The 'PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Laboratory' is well equipped for training students in assembling different types of computers, installing operating systems, upgrading and troubleshooting hardware and software problems. The 'Multimedia Programming Laboratory' offers training in developing multimedia based applications using tools like Photoshop CS, Flash MX, Dreamweaver, Adobe Illustrator, Director, CorelDraw, and Sound Forge. Media & Communication Labs The Department of Media and Communication is equipped with the below-listed labs. News Lab: Computers with Internet access Equipped with Page Designing Programs Quark Express, Corel Suites, etc A wide array of magazines and newspapers resource material (national and international) Audio-Visual & Multi-Media Lab: Dedicated workstations for web design & web programming Plasma TV and BOSE surround speakers for a film screening Professional Suites of Adobe for Image Rendering & 3D Studio for Animation Post-Production Television Lab: Dedicated workstations for high definition & standard definition video non-linear editing Professional sound (Digital & Analogue) mixing & recording facility Titling & effects platforms Transfer & authoring facility Interior Design Labs Interior Design Studios Extensive studio and state-of-the-art computer laboratory facilities are provided to Interior Design Department students. These include studio, shop, and technical facilities for work in all media, from the traditional to the most experimental. Students benefit not only from the design studios but also from the collective research facilities of the department. The Design Studio can be converted into an exhibition area for the display of student and faculty work. Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Lab, The CAD Lab, includes sixty work stations integrated with AutoCAD, 3-D S Max, Photoshop & other graphics related software. Certified professionals train the students in developing their design and drafting skills in the bachelors and certificate programs. The students develop intricate CAD drawings to rendered presentations and walkthrough animations of their design projects. Product Design Lab The laboratory is integrated with state-of-the-art equipment required for the students specializing in Product Design as a part of their BA ID program. An array of equipment, including Lathe Machines, Saw Machines, Planner Machines, and specialized tools, helps students explore the courses, including Design Accessories, Product Graphics, Furniture Design, and Design Accessories. Pottery Studio The studio has a pottery wheel, an oven, and specialized tools that help the students explore pottery art and science. Fashion Design and Technology Labs The Fashion Design Department is equipped with modern equipment in its Illustration Lab, CAD LAB, Design Studio, Textile Studio, Pattern Design Lab, and Fashion Department Lab. Engineering Departments Labs The Department of Engineering is well-equipped with Physics, Chemistry, Computer Labs, and a workshop to blend vital subject components relevant in an engineering background. These skills are necessary to work in different areas of engineering. These laboratories help students relate to the concepts presented in classroom lectures and the behavior of real-world materials. Student Services & Counselling A full-time Student Services Officer is present on campus throughout the academic year to support students' academic and personal development. The Student Services Officer is qualified to provide counselling and guidance services. A Carcounselings & Guidance Counsellor is also present to handle students' career progression pathways. Students are welcome to approach the Student Services Officer by prior appointment and discuss any matter they seek guidance on, be it professional or personal. Complete confidentiality of such discussions is maintained, and the Student Services Officer ensures that they provide a calm and safe environment for the student to share their problems and concerns. Healthcare Services Round clock healthcare services are provided on campus and for the hostel residents. A fully equipped medical room is available on campus to deal with medical emergencies. Trained staff are available on campus at all times. Dubai International Academic City provides 24 Hour Ambulatory Service facilities. Hospitals are easily accessible within a 15-minute drive from campus. Students on the university visa will need to have mandatory health insurance, which covers them within the UAE and (in some cases) internationally as well.

BITS Pilani, Dubai Campus is the international branch campus of BITS Pilani, Rajasthan, India's top private engineering institute. BITS Pilani Dubai is committed to offering quality education in Engineering and Technology in Dubai's dynamic environment. Led by a team of passionate and progressive management, faculty and staff, the institute promises many opportunities in research and campus placements. The program structure presents liberty in course selection and projects as part of the students' interest areas. With a prime focus on academics, the institute offers its students excellent sports, entrepreneurship, and arts. What is the University's greatest quality/ strength? Exclusively offers engineering programs The program integrated with industry-based internships Placement opportunities in the final year of the degree program

Heriot-Watt University Dubai is the largest and most successful foreign University in the UAE. They were founded in 1821 and among UK’s top universities for research and graduate employability. Heriot-Watt University Dubai offers more than 50 undergraduate and postgraduate in Business, Engineering, Fashion, Computer Sciences, Psychology, Construction, Quantity Surveying, Petroleum Engineering, and much more. Heriot-Watt University was the first overseas University to set up in Dubai International Academic City, offering top quality British education to students and executives from the Gulf and further afield. What is the University’s greatest quality/ strength? High-quality British degree programs offered right here in the UAE. There are Five global campuses worldwide, enabling students to continue studies at either our UK or Malaysia campuses. State - of – the art campus with purpose-built labs for Engineering streams, Fashion, IT, Architecture, and Interior Design. Gain a relevant degree that is recognized by employers and matches industry needs. Develop and enhance students skills through their integrated soft skills seminars. They have a 195-year-old strong heritage in educating and inspiring tomorrow’s professionals.

We are one of the 2.8 % top Universities in the world. Abu Dhabi University is the largest private university in the UAE. It is committed to becoming the institution of choice for students across all Emirates and more widely. With four Colleges offering over 40 undergraduate and postgraduate programs, campuses in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Dubai, Al Dhafra Region, and multiple affiliations with globally renowned institutions, a UAE-wide, truly international quality education is guaranteed for all of our students. Gender: Abu Dhabi and Al Ain Campuses: Segregated Dubai Campus: Co-education

Atilim University was founded by the Atilim Foundation on 15 July 1997 to serve as a Foundation University in a legal entity's capacity according to provisions of Law no. 2547 concerning the Foundation of Higher Education Institutes. Atılım's goal is to develop individuals with the capability to attain and put to use the universal information required in the age of technology- individuals who are knowledgeable and experienced in their respective fields, work as team members and are not afraid of competition. They will also operate in close relationships with the international community while protecting and preserving artistic, cultural, and historical values sensitive to environmental issues while being dynamic, inquisitive, and aware of their country's problems. Atılım University is located on 250 acres of land in İncek, one of the most recent and fastest developing residential areas of Ankara, 20 km from the City Centre and 7 km from the motorway. The mission of Atılım University is to raise competent individuals who will be able to produce and apply scientific knowledge by creating high-performance areas at the national and global levels with social responsibility. The vision of Atılım University is to be a university that aims to leave its mark on the future and to raise skilled and competent individuals who will contribute to original scientific and scholarly works.

Minia University is rich in history. It is known for its renowned faculties and University buildings. It was separated from Assuit University by Republican Decree No. (93) Of 1976. The University currently includes 19 faculties in addition to the Higher Institute of Nursing. Four of these faculties are located off-campus faculties of Arts, Dentistry, Engineering, and Veterinary Medicine. The other faculties located on campus Faculties of Education, Agriculture, Science, Dar Al-Uloom, Medicine, Fine Arts, Tourism & Hotels, Physical Education, Alsun, Nursing, Pharmacy, Specific Education, Computer & IT Science and Arts of Education. Faculty of science is seeking to graduate distinguished cadres and sophisticated scientific research in the basic sciences and its applications to serve the community, develop the environment, and keep pace with the scientific progress. Prepare specialized human cadres in the different fields of basic science and provide them with knowledge and necessary skills to compete in the labor market, upgrading scientific research that meets the community needs and participating in environmental development. The primary goal of the consortia is to provide interactive information services to Egyptian scholars and students. All the consortia services are electronically available through the EULC portal. Accessing information resources and services through one unified portal would help the Egyptian University's� libraries eliminate the overlap and duplication of resources and efforts, facilitating optimum methods for effectively and efficiently using the allocated resources. Minia University president has assured that Minia University always keen to highlight the current issues at the Arab and Egyptian community where the University studying and addressing these issues to provide appropriate solutions for these problems can be applied on the reality so this conference came to improve the mental image and developing the industry of tourism at the tow regions of the ( Arab and the Middle East ) and create innovative strategies to pass the tourism crisis of theses tow regions as a result for the recent events from revolutions and political and security disturbances led to a significant decline in the number of tourists and the tourism development level. The University seeks to provide the necessary elements of continuous development to keep abreast of the rapid scientific and technological developments and improve the university performance. The University works to achieve its mission through: Preparing specialized technical cadres in various fields that meet society's needs and are required by the areas of comprehensive development. And provide qualified personnel in the new disciplines required by the labor market. Conduct scientific and applied researches and studies related to the problems of society and development programs. Emphasizing noble human values, deepening the value of national loyalty, and preserving society's original principles. Cultural and scientific ties between the university and scientific institutions and Arab and international universities and their documentation. Continuous development of study programs and graduate programs to cope with scientific and technological progress.

The formation of a British University in Egypt arose from a 1998 Memorandum of Cooperation between the UK and the Egyptian Governments. It was envisaged that such an institution would produce UK standards for critical sectors of the Egyptian economy, particularly in engineering, computer science, and business studies. In 2004, with strong support from the British Embassy and the British Council, a Presidential decree was issued establishing the British University in Egypt. The university campus's initial phase was already under construction, and the University welcomed its first cohort (only 200 students) of undergraduate students in September 2005. The University campus was chosen to be located in El Sherouk, one of the new residential and commercial cities in Egypt on the outskirts of Cairo. The BUE program of Basic and Applied Psychology offers students comprehensive specializations that incorporate basic and applied practices. This includes an awareness of regional and international media context, cultural sensitivity, exposure to international communication perspectives, and familiarity with ethical and managerial frameworks. Vision To become the leading broad-spectrum teaching and research university in the Middle East and Northern Africa (MENA) offering a British ethos of higher education with a range of UK partners and other global partners providing internationally recognized quality degrees that develop the knowledge and skills to help our students shape and lead their countries. Mission: To promote cultural, economic, social, and technological development by creating and disseminating new knowledge via research and capable graduates, educated to the best UK academic standards, who are independent learners. Vigorous research activities and postgraduate programs complement the outstanding undergraduate education offered at BUE. The challenges in these areas are enormous, and BUE has gained recognition in research and postgraduate education, both in Egypt and abroad. The multidisciplinary Master's Programmes offered in advanced technology areas, such as renewable energy, advanced materials, sustainability, and web science, are among the first to start in Egypt. These programs are supported by advanced research in many thrust areas, which attract external funding and result in publications in top peer-reviewed journals. Research clusters and focus groups at BUE operate through several research centers. This research environment on the BUE campus also opens opportunities for the students to participate in research projects and explore new ideas first hand alongside the professors and researchers. Additionally, BUE research activities have opened strong collaborations with international universities and research centers and the industry in Egypt.

As the third Egyptian University, Ain Shams University was founded in July 1950 under the name of "Ibrahim Pasha University." It participated with the two earlier universities, "Cairo University" (Fua'd the 1st ) and "Alexandria University" (Farouk the 1st), in fulfilling the message of universities and meeting the increasing demand of youth for higher education. When it was first established, Ain Shams University comprised several distinguished faculties and academic institutes, which were later developed into University. After the revolution of the 23 rd of July 1952, it was suggested that Egyptian universities be given names that were strongly linked with the roots and historical landmarks of the country. Thus on 21 st of February 1954, the name of the University was changed to "Heliopolis," and then changed in the same year to its present name "Ain Shams," the Arabic for "Heliopolis," or "On," which was the oldest University in history. "On" University was established about 5000 years ago, and it had a wide fame as a center of knowledge and learning, especially in astronomy, engineering, and medicine. Perhaps a perfect example of "On" teachers' knowledge and skill is Imhotep, the chief priest, minister, and architect. They, in 2700 B.C., designed the first large structure of stone known in history, Zoser's Step Pyramid in Sakkara. Westcar Papyrus also states that the founder of the Fifth Dynasty was the Rector of "On" University before ascending the throne. However, the most important achievement of "On" University was the call for worshipping a single deity, the solar disk of Aton, at the hands of Akhenaton, who was influenced by the ideas of "On" priests. The University is now located in the Zaafaran Palace area, built during the regime of Khedive Ismail. The Palace was so named because the area surrounding it was famous for saffron (in Arabic Zaafaran) plantations. The Palace was used to host the Egyptian University administration offices when it was established in 1925. It was used by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (as a guest house) for accommodating important visitors. The Palace also witnessed the signing of the 1936 Treaty between Egypt and Great Britain. Finally, in 1952, it came to be used as the administrative headquarters of Ain Shams University. Being a major scientific and cultural institution, Ain Shams University is fully aware of these challenges. It is confident that it has - with other Egyptian Universities - a problematic challenging responsibility for creating the generation. In 1973 the faculty of Al-Alsun was made the tenth member in the University. However, the history of this faculty dates back to 1835. In 1994, a decree was issued to establish two more faculties, the faculty of Pharmacy and the faculty of Dentistry; the actual study was started the following year in both faculties. In the same year, it was decided to establish the faculty of Computers and Information Sciences, and the study started the following year. The last faculty to join the University is the faculty of Specific Education, in 1998. Faculty of Nursing was established in 1980, and the Institute of Childhood Postgraduates Studies was established in 1981. The establishment of the Institute of Environmental Research and Studies was in 1982. Ain Shams University comprises seven campuses, all of which are situated in Great Cairo. The university administration, faculties of Arts, Law, and Science are all located on the main campus, El-khalifa El Mamoon Street, Abbasi. The faculties of Commerce, Al-Alsun (languages), Pharmacy, Dentistry, Computer and Information Sciences, Institute of Postgraduate Childhood and Institute of Environmental Studies and Research, and the specialized Hospital are located on the second campus on the other side of the street above. Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of Nursing and the university hospitals are located on another campus at Abassia. Faculties of Engineering, Specific Education, Education, Women, and Agriculture are located on a separate campus in Abbasi, Heliopolis, and Shoubra El-Kheema. Our mission is to Integrate a culture of total quality and continuous improvement in the educational process and research. Enrich the theoretical knowledge and applied the following ethical standards, social and cultural life of society. Spreading the culture and ethics of scientific research. Strengthen cooperation between the University and other universities, scientific research centers locally, regionally, and globally. Development of educational programs in light of the standards of local, regional, and global levels. Strengthening continuing education and distance education. Activating the centers and units of an unusual nature to provide research and advisory services to the community.

The University of Pharos was established following the latest internationally acknowledged standards and parameters regarding higher education quality and is Supported with advanced, highly equipped scientific laboratories. Our University benefits from its presence in Alexandria, which is a major urban center in Egypt. We are committed to serve Alexandrians and to contribute to national higher education priorities in education and research. PUA students, faculty, alumni, administrators, and staff stand out for their commitment to academic excellence, entrepreneurial and creative innovation. Students can enroll in various courses from entry to advanced levels throughout their four years, including not only in-class lectures but also active learning programs that enable students to address world issues through hands-on experiences. Students with different interests in the Humanities sector, Medical sector, or Science and Technology sector, together with international students, think and learn together on shared topics. PUA offers a substantial selection of academic programs reflecting today's high-demand fields, knowledgeable faculty, and a convenient location in beautiful Alexandria City. Still, there is much to be proud of strong faculty and staff, a fantastic student body, and a community that recognizes our campus as a vital educational, economic, and cultural resource in Alexandria –Egypt. Pharos University aspires to be one of the leading comprehensive universities in the region and across the globe. It strives to meet the community's needs, cope with the continuing technological development, and enhance its students' educational, professional, research, and leadership abilities. The mission of Pharos University is to provide qualitative higher educational opportunities that would enable students to develop advanced knowledge and skills, provide leadership and service to their communities, and improve the productivity of their organizations through the integration of practical, educational, and research capabilities. Our Goals: Developing the educational process through optimal use of resources. Sustaining a healthy & inclusive campus atmosphere. Enhancing scientific research. Establishing a graduate studies structure that aims at academic excellence & community service. Encouraging students to be become useful community members through instilling national ethical principles. Outsourcing an outstanding teaching staff. Assessing the overall institutional performance regularly & sustaining the follow up of quality assurance. Providing regular training & education for employees & staff members. Promoting cooperation & partnership agreements with local, regional & international universities. Attracting international students. Keeping in touch with alumni. Responding actively to job market requirements & social needs Creating a real bond with society.

Misr University for Science & Technology (MUST) was established by presidential decree No.245/1996 following law No. 101/1992 governing private universities in Egypt. MUST enjoys full legal recognition by all educational authorities In Egypt and is authorized to grant B.A, B.S, M.A, M.S, and Ph.D. Degrees in different fields of study. MUST is an active member of the Association of Arab Universities, the International Association of University Presidents, and the Association of African Universities. MUST has been assessed and certified as meeting the requirements of ISO 9001:2008 for Educational Service management for students after high school. Egypt is a traditional leader in the Middle East in the field of higher medical education. In recent years, and due to the admission of increasingly large numbers in the governmental universities, Egypt’s leading status was seriously threatened. Some primary and decisive factors in the proper teaching and training of the undergraduates in the medical field are the efficient knowledge deliverance and the close interaction between the student and the teacher. Physical therapy is a vital form of professional patient care that can be applied in most medical disciplines. It is the newest and yet the oldest field of medical practice. It is the newest because it has come to be recognized as an integral part of regular medical care in the past seventy years. However, it is the oldest because physical agents have been used in the treatment of diseases or injuries for thousands of years. The goal of the College of Physical Therapy is to provide the society with therapists who are adequately prepared by a carefully-planned educational program to serve, today and in the future in such capacities, as providers care for patients suffering from temporary or permanent disabilities resulting from musculoskeletal, cardiopulmonary, neurological, gynecological and pediatric disorders. The College of Engineering was established in1996 to serve Egypt, the Arab countries, and the region by preparing the graduates to carry out their responsibilities, considering our heritage in an industrialized world with a significant number of challenging problems. The college of engineering is working hard to develop professional engineers who can responsibly lead the economic development towards society and the environment. Hence, an engineering graduate is well suited to help in achieving his country’s goals. Our engineering graduates are also suited to work in cross-cultural environments, as many international companies have a presence in Egypt and the region. The Faculty of Foreign Languages and Translation has nine academic departments: English Department, French Department, German Department, Italian Department, Spanish Department, Turkish Department, Chinese Department, Japanese Department, and Arabic Department. The English Department has recently inaugurated a Graduate Studies Programme in literature, linguistics, and translation. Each department is equipped with staff members who have vast expertise in teaching and the practical field of translation. The faculty departments endorse the promise that to learn another language is to step into another world. Moreover, the faculty departments advocate inclusive and interdisciplinary scholarships that develop innovative models for the study and assimilation of languages and literature. College of Applied Medical Sciences seeks excellence through educational programs that reflect recent trends in allied health sciences and contribute to the continuing development of the allied health profession by placing the student at the center of attention, where the student could be an influential and effective participant in the educational process, able to self-learning, having self-esteem, thinking critically, competent in providing high-quality health care, and contribute with their knowledge and scientific research in the service activities of the environment and the community. The Department of Ancient Egyptian Antiquities aims to prepare specialists in the field of ancient Egyptian archeology capable of exploring and accompanying Egyptian and foreign missions with knowledge of Egyptology and its various branches and modern techniques in museum presentation, archaeological excavations, use of modern technologies and knowledge of scientific development in the field of Egyptology. The Department of Islamic Archeology aims to prepare a specialist of Islamic heritage throughout the Islamic world. It can read texts and inscriptions, able to work in the field of museums and archaeological excavations, as well as a background in the history of art, which qualifies him to advanced studies in one of the previous fields consistent with International standards recognized and required for the graduate in this specialization. The Department of Archeology of the Arabian Peninsula is interested in the effects of the North, Central and South Arabian Peninsula and the interest of the archaeological sites and the cultural and civilizational heritage of the Arabian Peninsula and the graduation of specialized cadres at the technical and professional level in the field of exploration and studies of the Arabian Peninsula and the graduation of cadres specialized in the development of museums in the Arabian Peninsula. While the Department of Restoration and Conservation of Antiquities to prepare a specialist for the restoration of monuments and preservation of heritage and cultural holdings and maintenance of museum collections and warehouses and fossils holdings by international standards recognized and required for the graduate in this specialty. The Tourism Guidance Section aims to prepare a tourist guide with a culture that speaks at least one foreign language fluently and has full knowledge of all stages of Egyptian history and cultural heritage areas. It has the skill to deal with others throughout Egypt.

Zagazig University is one of the Egyptian universities that was established to contribute side-by-side with its counterparts in Egypt's renaissance and to raise its position. The University started as a branch of Ain Shams University in the academic year 1969/1970. Zagazig University is the seventh University in Egypt in terms of its inception. The University has made great strides in all areas, keeping up with the modern age. The University has chosen the image of the great national leader / Ahmed Orabi, son of Sharqi, as its slogan. He stood lofty in front of the brutal colonization calling for the freedom of our dear Egypt. Law No. 18 was issued on 14/4/1974 to establish Zagazig University, which was composed of six colleges as a branch of Ain Shams University. Those are the colleges of agriculture, trade, veterinary medicine, human medicine, education, and science. The University plans in the future expansions to have a branch in the 10th of Ramadan City to ensure the maintenance of the green areas and to serve the community of businessmen and the growth of the industrial activities in that city. The University is also planning in the future expansions to have a Center for Graduate Studies and Research in Oboor City to activate and develop the Graduate Studies and Research and serve the industry and the society in the new cities. Zagazig University seeks since its establishment in 1974, over forty years to become one of the most significant regional universities that actively participate in the comprehensive national development. In the light of political, social, economic changes and technological revolution that we witness nowadays, we are confidently stepping towards new horizons for our future. The crucial question here is how to draw our road map together to the future? In such changes, all universities worldwide seek to contribute to the development of their communities in various fields of life. Zagazig University seeks to fulfill this commitment in the light of the current global competitive environment to create a rich and supportive climate for students and researchers to graduate distinguished graduates who can compete in labor markets to be distinguished citizens who share in the development of their country. To achieve these, Zagazig University steadily undertakes immediate steps to modernize and develop its infrastructure, academic and research programs, and administrative systems as an integrated system including faculty members, their assistants, and administrative staff acting as a beacon of knowledge, a producer of ideas and a source of innovation in conformity with international standards of quality and accreditation. Zagazig University is looking forward to becoming an accredited and proven university by providing an unparalleled education, scientific research, and sustainable community development. The mission of Zagazig University is to become an Egyptian Public University that provides outstanding education and academic and developmental leading researches as well as a unique community service and continuous development of its human resources in the context of innovation, quality, independence, and moral values.

The Salalah College of Technology is one of the premier providers of technological education in the Sultanate of Oman. It is located in Salalah, the Garden City of Oman. Salalah is also known as the "Perfume capital of Arabia". The city is located in the southern part of Oman, about 1000 kilometers from Muscat, the capital. The residents are amiable, generous, and hospitable. Even as it undergoes modernization, the community has preserved its cherished culture and values. The College started as Vocational Training Center in 1979 with only 89 students. Fourteen years later, in 1993, it was converted to Technical Industrial College and doubled its population to 185. The College officially opened in 2001. During A.Y. 2008-2009, it increased its number of students to 2,638 and employed 199 staff. The College currently offers programs in Business Studies, Engineering, and Information Technology with 163 academic staff and 36 administrative staff. The Business Studies Department offers programs specialized in Human Resources Management, Accounting and Finance, Marketing and Office Management. The Engineering Department is divided into four different sections: First Year Diploma, Mechanical, Electrical and Civil, and Architecture. These sections offer various programs specializing in Architecture Engineering, Engineering Quantity Surveying, Electrical and Power Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Chemical Engineering. The Information Technology Department offers programs in Networking Technology, Database Technology, Internet, and E-Security and IT-Business. We will be a leading technological institution, providing high-quality teaching and learning to prepare and empower the Omani professionals of the future to contribute to national socio-economic development. To deliver high-quality student-centered education that produces competitive graduates who enter the labor market with confidence, strong technological and personal skills, prepared for a life of contribution and success. Professionalism: Hard work, commitment, accountability, and transparency. Integrity: Honesty and fairness. Flexibility: A willingness to learn, develop new skills, and take new responsibilities Teamwork & Tolerance: Transparency, diversity, acceptance, openness to constructive criticism, and ethical behavior. Creativity & innovation: Imagination and originality. Communication: Commitment to the effective exchange of information. Salalah College of Technology once again hosted a National Symposium in collaboration with Oman National Computer Emergency Readiness Team (OCERT) with a theme focusing on the future of the internet and its implication to social media networking, security, and privacy. Under the Patronage of His Excellency Saif Bin Ahmed Al Ghraib, Wali of Rakhyut, and graced by the College Dean, Dr. Maryam Al Awadi, the symposium was held on May 25, 2015, at Rotana Resort, Salalah. Around 290 participants from the different public and private sectors and educational institutions attended the assembly, which was the highest turn-out in SCT-OCERT events. Seven (7) selected speakers from around the Country covered the technical, social, and legal implications of the internet's future. For the past three (3) consecutive years, Salalah College of Technology has been hosting Oman Computer Emergency Readiness Team's (OCERT) campaigns at the Dhofar Region in promoting cybersecurity and information security awareness. Studying at Salalah College of Technology is a significant opportunity for every student who wants to learn and improve their skills and abilities. At SCT, you don't get quality education just with the best faculty members and laboratory technicians, but with first-class facilities. You have well organized and all air-conditioned classrooms, modern laboratories, newly constructed buildings of Engineering, English Language Center and Petrochemical Buildings, a large football field, a newly-built Multipurpose Hall, a spacious cafeteria for staff and students, and among others. The College prepares its students very well. Be it in any field: business and economics, accounting, information technology, engineering, or the sciences. Through all its resources, both physical and human, the College hopes to become a resource of Country by providing the Omani youth with the kind of education they rightly deserve, one who nurtures and develops both professional skills and values such as honesty, industry, critical thinking, and social awareness among its students. We will be a leading technological institution, providing high-quality teaching and learning to prepare and empower future Omani professionals to contribute to national socio-economic development. In pursuing its mission, the College's goals are: We will provide excellent governance and administration with transparency and adherence to ethical principles. We will offer quality programs that promote entrepreneurial skills and respond to the changing market needs and technology developments. We will encourage applied research and consultancy. We will foster mutually beneficial constructive partnerships with various public and private sector organizations, local, professional bodies, and international communities that benefit the community. We will provide facilities and learning resources effectively utilized and well managed to ensure efficient student and staff services.

Daily, about 27.000 people travel across our campus: students, scientists, visitors, and employees of the University and the companies on campus. Stretching over 161 hectares, the campus is more enormous than downtown Delft and one of the world's largest university campuses. The campus has been equipped with an extensive bicycle and pedestrian road network. The TU Delft campus has a green, parky character. Therefore, large parts of the campus are only accessible on foot, by bike, or public transport. For motorists, there is the campus ring road, which circles the entire campus. Clear signage on the campus ring guides you quickly to the central parking lots. From there, every destination is reachable on foot. At the beginning of 2018, the TU Delft presented a new strategic framework for the coming years: the Strategic Framework 2018-2024. This Strategic Framework serves as a high-level compass for TU Delft. It provides guidelines for the myriad decisions, both big and small, taken in every part and university level. An important note is that this strategic framework has a relatively high level of abstraction. The reason for this is that TU Delft is active in many areas and engages in so many different activities that a framework that sought to address each of them separately would quickly collapse under the weight of too many detailed sub-strategies. Therefore, those sub-strategies are developed in separate, more specific strategy documents, like the recent 'TU Delft Vision on Education' and the 'Campus Vision.' On-campus there are plenty of places to eat and drink on any budget. An espresso with a delicious muffin, a fresh hot meal, or a crusty sandwich? You will always find something you fancy. Most faculties have staffed coffee corners offering a variety of coffees and (sweet) snacks. In the Library, you can take a break in Coffee-Star, and in the Aula Building, you can head to Café 015. Several self-service espresso bars dotted around the campus, such as DE Coffee Kitchen and Starbucks. If you are starving, you can grab a meal at one of the self-service restaurants or the Food Market. The restaurants offer a wide range of salads, hot meals, fresh sandwiches, soup, and fruit. The Food Market in the Fellowship has a wide range of different cuisines on offer, including Asian, Mediterranean, and Dutch - There is something for every taste. Throughout the year, various campus locations are home to a wide range of food trucks, which are open between 11.00 and 15.00 for lunch. The food on offer changes through the year and includes Greek, Vietnamese, and Mexican cuisine. TU Delft is one of the world's top universities. It is renowned for its ground-breaking research, excellent education, and innovative cooperation with external partners. This requires facilities and buildings that support this in a challenging, inspirational environment. This is why we are renewing the campus to focus on sustainability and the improved utilization of the existing spaces. The investments target the quality of spaces for new forms of education and research. Furthermore, TU Delft will divest itself of (some of) the buildings and reduce the total number of square meters required. This will help reduce costs leaving more money for research and education. TU Delft's campus will become green, landscaped environment that provides a pleasant studying, working, or recreational environment.

The Holy Spirit University of Kaslik (USEK) is a private Catholic higher education institution founded by the Lebanese Maronite Order (LMO) in 1938. From that moment, these monks, who had been entrusted with a teaching mission for more than three centuries, have undertaken the management of USEK. Their remit was to provide university teaching in conformity with the labor market requirements and close association with scientific research. Being a national institution, USEK has brought its teachings and curricula into line with the Lebanese state's official requirements, which acknowledges the diplomas it delivers. Furthermore, USEK remains careful in achieving a synthesis of tradition and modernism in the educational options it offers while remaining true to a Christian humanism, which is imprinted on the general education it provides. Due to the pressure to democratize higher education, the University is deploying necessary efforts to fight exclusion and abide by a non-elitist policy, albeit without making any concessions concerning education quality. The establishment of decentralized regional centers (in Zahle, Chekka, and Rmeich) thus springs out of the wish to implement the right to higher education. USEK has adapted well in light of soaring socioeconomic development and has created new vocational specializations to diversify its education and meet the needs of the labor market. Nowadays, USEK welcomes more than 8,000 students across its twelve faculties and three institutes, i.e., fifteen academic units, which offer a broad array of diversified high-level education. Studies in USEK are based on the modular system of units, which are accounted for on a half-year basis, or "credits." Also, the adoption of such a structure enables students to enjoy flexibility on all levels for the prospective degree courses' academic and financial management. It also enables the Promotion of students' mobility in Lebanon and abroad: Credits can be accumulated and transferred from one University to another. Personalization of the students' training: Each student's academic course is adapted to his(her) personal and vocational project. Flexible Organisation of the semester: Students are allowed the freedom to choose the number of credits (while abiding by the minimum and maximum numbers set by the University) and the courses taken during the semester (out of a group of courses that are required for a given curriculum), thus enabling them to ameliorate how they set their schedule. Development of close pedagogical support: The teachers' follow-up and support are reinforced by the fact that thanks to this system, education is centered on the students. The offer of diversified courses to students promotes a multidisciplinary approach and exchanges within and among disciplines. Facilitation reorientation: Thanks to the establishment of links among the various education courses proposed, students can easily change their curriculum without losing all their achievements. USEK cultivates a strong feeling of belonging among its students, thanks to its welcoming student life and the multiple services. Hence, outside the framework of courses, student life in USEK takes several shapes and offers new occasions to develop new competencies and knowledge and build an extensive network of contacts: a student magazine, social associations, and clubs, pastoral work, cultural trips, student parties, etc. Since the University is keen on emphasizing the culture of the body and that of the mind, it also offers students a broad choice of sports activities. The program includes basketball, volleyball, football, tennis, table tennis, oriental dance, yoga, ski, etc. Also, USEK has several sports teams, which take part regularly in competitions among universities and national and international championships. USEK has always been interested in research activities, as proven by the international magazines published by the University (Melto, Parole de l'Orient), the annals and proceedings of high-level conferences and seminars held at USEK, in addition to the numerous publications, which are the result of individual or collaborative research works and which – by and large – pertain to a broad theme of diversification, namely that of the Lebanese and Near-Eastern heritage (musical, theological, liturgical, literary, legal, historical, architectural, technical, scientific, etc.). In this context, exchanges within and among disciplines are promoted, thus establishing links among USEK's faculties and institutes to achieve better collaboration. Moreover, the University has access to much resource equipment earmarked for research activities and put at the disposal of teachers/researchers and students. As higher education became widespread and the socioeconomic crisis in the country grew harsher, USEK has set the following objectives for itself: Make higher education accessible to all equally, without discrimination and, most importantly, without excluding economically deprived students Preserve the quality of its students' education and training to better live in society and their vocational sphere. Since its founding, USEK seeks, and by Article 92 of the Constitutions of the OLM (ed. 2012) and the Catholic Church's social teaching on universities, to contribute to all its students' development through quality educational programs and research in various fields of study. By providing a high-quality American-style education to its students, USEK intends to prepare future leaders for innovation, professional growth, and life-long learning, in Lebanon, within the Middle East, and throughout the world. USEK is committed to a faith-based educational development of its students rooted in the Catholic tradition, whereby spiritual values and ethics and respect for cultural and religious pluralism are promoted.

The Lebanese University was established in 1951 to serve the diverse social groups that make up Lebanese society and provide a high-level institution where students can acquire university degrees. It was launched amid a growth in the number of students in grades 10 to 12. The first departments were The High House of Teachers and The Statistics Center. On 3 December 1951, the first class of 68 students entered the University, under the efforts of many professors and educated personalities and the support of the Lebanese President Bechara El Khoury. On 26 February 1953, official decree No. 25 founded a financial and administrative center at the University, called The Institution of Finance and Administration. The High House of Teachers was renamed The High Teachers Institution. The next significant change was 1959's regulating decree No. 2883, which, along with many others between 1960 and 1972, added more material into the University's structure and legalized all of its activities, requiring students to participate, administrators, the different faculties. The Faculty of Public Health aims to educate specialists in health, social and environmental fields, and cooperate and coordinate with public and private institutions, alongside civil organizations in the health, social, and preventive domains. It is also keen on providing theoretical and applied education while ensuring that moral standards and professional ethics are well-adopted. The Faculty of Pharmacy seeks to provide qualified professionals with pharmacies, pharmaceutical industries, and hospitals. It also endeavors to meet the increasing needs for competent pharmaceutical professionals by keeping up with the advancement of pharmaceutical sciences worldwide. The Faculty of Pedagogy is the foundation of the Lebanese University, and was known as the High Teachers Institution when it was established in 1951, before being renamed the Faculty of Pedagogy in 1967. Its current number of students stands at 2327. The Faculty includes two branches other than the Deanery. Its mission is to educate elementary and high school teachers, in addition to other pedagogic frameworks. Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality Management has been distinguished for its applied orientations, where learning and training are primarily geared towards practical and professional purposes. It teaches students according to the latest scientific and international basics, qualifying them to work in tourism, travel, tourist guidance, and hotel management, whether in Lebanon or other Arab countries. Faculty of Medical Science at the Lebanese University was established in 1983; distinguished students from different social classes in Lebanon had the opportunity to turn their dreams into reality and study medicine. The branches of the Faculty of Medical Sciences were merged in 1996, forming a unit tasked with graduating the best physicians, who would be recognized at the local and global levels, and known for their top-notch scientific competencies, complete training, and professional ethics. The Faculty of Medical Sciences is aware that such a high medical practice level cannot be achieved without focusing on medical research, workshops, and conferences. The Faculty now comprises 1,263 students. The Institute of Fine Arts was established in 1965 and has evolved into four branches and two departments, the Urbanism Department and the Restoration Department. It currently has around 2,930 students. The goals of the Institute of Fine Arts are closely linked to all civilized human phenomena. Indeed, its majors reflect the real civilized face of any society, whether for present or future generations. The artistic works have historically measured the greatness of all civilizations contributed to humanity and human legacy. The Faculty of Economics and Business Administration was established in 1967 as the Faculty of Commerce and was renamed in 1970. The number of students enrolled in this Faculty stands at 7,640 today, divided across six branches, in addition to the Deanery. This Faculty aims at developing highly skilled and specialized professionals in a field that has become the very backbone of modern life, as economies are now intertwined due to globalization. It is keen on establishing partnerships with enterprises from the public and private sectors, either for cooperation and staff training or for student internships. The Doctoral School of Literature, Humanities, and Social Sciences was established in 2007. It is one of the three doctoral schools created at the Lebanese University to provide the proper environment to foster and develop academic research. The number of students currently enrolled is around 951. The Doctoral School trains researchers and prepares them to manage academic research projects and supervise theses. Also, it organizes academic workshops and Ph.D. Students' Days and academic seminars and conferences to provide the necessary conditions to further the doctoral students' knowledge in academic research requirements. For these ends, it has created 14 research teams covering all the specializations of the Doctoral School. The Doctoral School has become a point of interest that attracts students throughout the Arab world. It is keen on expanding its regional and international horizons by signing agreements with other universities and international and regional institutes dedicated to supporting academic research and setting up the proper processes to carry them out.

The University of Balamand is a non-profit and independent institution of higher education. It was founded in 1988 by Patriarch Ignatius IV, Patriarch of the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church. Recognizing the noble values of tolerance, co-existence, and mutual respect, Balamand welcomes students and faculty from all over the world.We prepare our students to think creatively and to interact constructively to be able to lead by example. Our commitment to Lebanon and the Region is to provide Service Education: Education through Doing (SEED). This program teaches students the importance of teamwork, the necessity of having practical communication skills, various conflict resolution techniques, and the principle of citizenship. The SEED program serves the University's mission by preparing local and regional communities to meet tomorrow's challenges. The University of Balamand is a private non-profit independent Lebanese institution of Higher Education licensed by the State of Lebanon. It was founded in 1988 by His Beatitude Patriarch Ignatius IV in the name of the Patriarchate of Antioch and All the East for the Greek Orthodox. The University admits students from Lebanon and the Region without discrimination based on religion, gender, or physical handicap. Inspired by the Antiochian Christian Orthodox Church's Tradition in promoting humanity's welfare and its highest values, the University is committed to principles of tolerance, compassion, and openness, and Christian-Muslim understanding. The University is dedicated to graduating well-rounded professionals, critical thinkers, life-long learners, and active citizens in their respective societies. The University also seeks to limit dogmatism and fundamentalism in intellectual, social, political, religious, and cultural fields. The University believes in responsible freedom, the role of reason in uncovering the truth, and the deepening of human existence under God. Through quality education, rigorous research, concern for the public good, and engagement with the community, the University seeks to contribute to nation-building, ethical standards, intercultural dialogue, environmental responsibility, and human development.