Is Hertfordshire University in Egypt a good choice ?
Dreaming of having a UK educational experience may be some of the thoughts and ambitions of many Egyptian students. Years ago, such positive aspirations seemed to be just a kind of fantasy for many because moving to the UK for an educational journey was not as easy as it seemed. But recently, this dream has literally come true in our great Egyptian land.
The British University of Hertfordshire (UH) is one of the top public universities in the United Kingdom and is located in Hatfield. It is ranked in the top 100 universities in Europe by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023.
But what is worth noting here is that (UH) has existed already in the New Administrative Capital to bring bachelor's degrees from the UK to Egypt. This great, recognized institution is hosted by the Global Academic Foundation (GAF), which is considered one of the leading academic institutions in the Arab Republic of Egypt.
Moreover, GAF is the first full-fledged branch campus of a British university in Egypt and works under the jurisdiction and control of the Egyptian Ministry of Higher Education in accordance with Law No. 162 of 2018 for International Branch Campuses.
The main goals of GFA are to be one of the biggest hosts of multi-tiered international branch campuses and to enhance the efficiency of the higher education system and scientific research in Egypt. Moreover, to strengthen the bilateral ties between the institution and other universities in the UK.
The academic excellence of educational programs at (UH) in Egypt
The University of Hertfordshire is keeping up with the most recent trends in higher education, both nationally and internationally, while maintaining Egyptian students’ national identities - to meet its expectations of being a pioneer in the high education sector in Egypt as a result, and providing Egypt with a destination for exceptional higher education, thus transforming it into a global leader too.
The (UH) offers a series of high-quality, developing market-driven educational programs to introduce futures-oriented thinking in all branches of knowledge and action through a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees covering arts, business, computing, education, engineering, health, science, and social sciences.
Here is a quick overview of the main multidisciplinary programs.
Business
The University of Hertfordshire is a business-facing university with the 8th best ranking for economics in the UK in 2023, according to The Guardian’s Best UK Universities for Economics – League Table. One of (UH) Vision’s main aspects is to enhance students business skills, enabling them to enter almost any career in most industrial fields, as the business degree offers them an extensive understanding of how economics and markets are affected by world events.
Engineering and computer science
The University of Hertfordshire’s School of Engineering & Computer Science provides students with a variety of experiential learning opportunities for the development of practical skills and marketable knowledge.This essential field concerning solving today’s most impactful problems requires highly qualified graduates with logical thinking and critical analytical skills. And that is the foundation for (UH) which is centered on creating and innovating.
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School of Life and Medical Sciences (Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical sciences)
The great collaboration between both GAF and UH has helped bring the first UK-validated School of Life and Medical Sciences to Egypt. This unique school offers a diverse bunch of subjects, from Biological and Environmental Science and Geopolitics to Optometry. All that is accompanied by applying theory into practice and keeping pace with the latest developments in industry and academia.
Mass Communication
As the media plays a vital role in keeping up-to-date with the whole world, Hertfordshire University offers a BA (Hons) in Mass Communications, which is accredited by the PRCA (Public Relations and Communications Association). This program helps students acquire the skills and agility to thrive in a rapidly changing industry. There are a variety of available opportunities in all media fields such as journalism, public relations, publishing, and visual communications. All were focused on understanding how media works and affects us.
What it takes to join (UH) world
The requirements for admission are different for each type of education. For the Egyptian high school system (Thanaweya Amma), admission requirements are indicative and subject to change according to the procedures (Tanseeq) of the current academic year. But as to both the IG and American Diploma, according to available spaces in each major, acceptance will be offered to the students with the highest IG averages.
Anyhow, the University of Hertfordshire is an excellent choice if you are interested in achieving a world-class education at a leading UK research university. The campus has everything you need for success, from a cutting-edge sports facility to a state-of-the-art library. Whether you’re looking to study full-time or part-time, there’s a course to meet your needs and interests.
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