Quoted from the official page of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research
The Minister of Higher Education chairs the meeting of the Supreme Council of Universities at Damietta University 
The Minister of Higher Education confirms:
•    The main coordination office at Cairo University is ready to begin its work
•    Readiness of computer laboratories in public universities 
The Minister of Higher Education praises: Inclusion 20 Egyptian universities in the general version of the QS World Ranking for the year 2025
•    Inclusion 27 Egyptian universities among the best international universities for the year 2025-2026 with the "US" classification. News & World Report"
•    Inclusion 51 Egyptian universities in the Times ranking of the impact of universities in achieving the sustainable development goals in its 2025 edition
On Saturday, the Supreme Council of Universities held its regular meeting. It was headed by Dr. Ayman Ashour, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, in the presence of Dr. Mustafa Refaat, the Secretary of the Council, and the members of the Council, at the headquarters of Damietta University. 
Therefore, the Council thanked the Damietta University family, headed by Dr. Hamdan Rabie, the President of the University, for hosting the meeting of the Supreme Council of Universities.
The Minister of Higher Education confirmed the readiness of the main coordination office at Cairo University to begin its work, as well as the readiness of computer laboratories in public universities to help students apply on the electronic coordination website for admission to public universities and institutes, while providing qualified advisors; To assist students throughout the coordination period.

The Minister also directed the necessity of completing the maintenance work required by university laboratories and facilities, before the start of the new academic year 2025/2026, to ensure the quality of the educational process. 
As well, Dr. Ayman Ashour stressed the need for universities to continue implementing sports, artistic, cultural, and social activities, and to support those with sports and artistic talents during the summer vacation to benefit from the energies of the youth and develop their spirit of belonging and loyalty.
The Minister stressed the need for universities to continue promoting belonging among university students and to develop plans to intensify awareness campaigns for students to combat abnormal ideas.
Moreover, the Minister praised the achievements achieved in terms of international university classification, including the inclusion of 20 Egyptian universities in the general version of the QS World Classification for the year 2025, and the inclusion of 27 Egyptian universities among the best international universities for the year 2025-2026 in the "US" classification. News & World Report," and 51 Egyptian universities were included in the Times’ ranking of the impact of universities in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals in its 2025 edition. The Minister directed the need for universities to continue providing support to researchers to increase scientific publishing in prestigious scientific journals to raise the ranking of Egyptian universities in major international rankings.
Furthermore, the Council heard a report on the most prominent activities of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research during the month of June, including that Dr. Ayman Ashour witnessed the memorial lecture of Dr. Guru Matsut, the Prime Minister of the Republic of Serbia, in the Grand Celebration Hall at Cairo University.
Dr. Ayman Ashour, on behalf of Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, witnessed the opening of the activities of the International Conference on Climate and Environment in its third edition. It was conducted under the auspices of the Council of Ministers and the League of Arab States, which was held to raise public awareness of climate and environmental issues and highlight initiatives and projects that achieve sustainable development goals, in addition to launching new environmental and community initiatives. 
The Minister also witnessed the signing of a cooperation protocol between the Faculty of Arts at Benha University and the Fund for Combating and Treating Addiction and Abuse and the Fund, to launch the first specialized bachelor’s degree in the Middle East on "Addiction Psychology and Therapeutic Methods" at Benha University, and to give priority to bachelor’s graduates to join work in the Fund’s determination centers. The Minister also witnessed the signing of a cooperation protocol between the Leadership Development Institute and the Anti-Addiction Fund, to raise awareness of the danger of drug abuse and addiction.
Dr. Ayman Ashour held a meeting with members of the Supreme Committee to select deans of private higher institutes, in continuation of the Ministry’s policy of developing higher institutes to improve the quality of its educational process.
As part of his field tours, Dr Ayman Ashour inaugurated several educational and health projects at Benha University. He also inaugurated the development of the Surgery Hospital, inaugurating the development project of the General Administration for Education and Student Affairs, laying the foundation stone for the construction of an auditoriums building on Benha University land in Kafr Saad, in addition to laying the foundation stone for the construction of the building of the Faculties of Applied Arts and Quality Education at a total cost of EGP 2.350 million, and inspecting the Egypt Digital Innovation Centre (CREATIVA) at the university.
The Minister also visited the Arab Research and Development Centre in Benha, which is affiliated with the Arabi Group, which aims to manufacture and localize the technology of home appliances and electronics. The minister directed to study the possibility of proposing a study program at Benha Technological University in partnership with the Arabi Group in response to the needs of the labor market.
The minister inspected the French University location to follow up on the progress of construction works at the university's new campus in Al-Shorouk city. The minister listened to a detailed explanation about the implementation rates of the ongoing construction of all university buildings, as well as the completion rates of the construction works of the university buildings.
The minister also witnessed the signing of a cooperation protocol between the Faculty of Arts at Benha University and the Fund for Combating and Treating Addiction and Substance Abuse, to launch the first specialized bachelor's degree in the Middle East on "Psychology of Addiction and Therapeutic Methods" at Benha University and give priority to graduates of the bachelor's degree to join the Fund's determination centers. Moreover, the minister witnessed the signing of a cooperation protocol between the Leadership Development Institute and the Fund for Combating Addiction, to raise awareness of the danger of substance abuse and addiction to narcotic substances.
The minister held a meeting with the heads of the 12 public universities that are affiliated with private universities, which have not yet started their studies. The meeting discussed the cooperation protocols to be signed between public universities and national universities affiliated with them in order to enhance integration between the two sides in various academic and administrative aspects, and to ensure the provision of a distinguished and advanced educational service, and directed the minister to follow up the completion of the preparations of the new private universities to start their studies during the new academic year.
Dr. Ashour laid the foundation stone of the Fayoum University Oncology Centre, and the minister listened to a detailed presentation about the Oncology Centre of Fayoum University Hospitals, which is the first governmental medical facility specializing in oncology treatment in Fayoum Governorate.
Dr Ayman Ashour also inspected the headquarters of Fayoum National University to check on the readiness of the university for the start of studies, starting from the academic year 2025/2026.
Dr Adel Abdel Ghaffar, the media advisor and official spokesman for the ministry, said that the council agreed to open the registration for diploma exams and technical institutes for students who obtained the diploma of technical high schools "three-year system", technical high schools "five-year system" and technical institutes "two-year system after high school" for admission to the faculties of (commerce - engineering - law - agriculture - computers and information) in public universities for the academic year 2025/2026, starting from 1/8/2025, according to the exam schedules announced on the website of the Supreme Council of Universities for the concerned faculties through the following link: https://scu.eg/, provided that the application closes five days before the exams.
The official spokesperson added that the Council approved the minutes of the meeting of Dr Ayman Ashour, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, with the trustees of the councils of public, private, national and technological universities to discuss the letter of the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Fund for Honoring Martyrs, Victims, Missing and Injured in War, Terrorist and Security Operations and their families, in accordance with the directives of the President of the Republic to determine the method and mechanisms for exempting from various tuition fees in public, private, national and technological universities for children of martyrs, victims, missing and injured in war, terrorist and security operations and their families. The meeting concluded with a 100% exemption for the children of martyrs and people with total disability in all public, private, national and technological universities and private and public higher institutes, as well as registration fees for courses in tuition-based programs at public universities.
The meeting also concluded with an exemption of at least 50% for the children of those with partial disability, in all public, private, national and technological universities and private and public higher institutes, as well as the registration fees for courses in programs with fees at public universities, provided that the university is obliged to pay the fees prescribed by the funds for the children of martyrs and those with total and partial disability enrolled at the university, and the students are exempted from all services and activities, according to the specifications set by the council of each university, provided that the student enjoys the exemption under an official letter from the fund for martyrs, victims, missing and injured in war and terrorist operations.
The board also approved the formation of the Higher Coordination Committee for the academic year 2025/2026.
The Council also approved the issuance of a coordination stamp for the Faculty of Education (Primary Education) at Luxor University for the academic year 2025/2026.
The Council also approved the issuance of a coordination stamp for the Faculty of Applied Arts at Damanhur University (in Nubaria) for the academic year 2025/2026.
The Council followed up on the efforts of the committee formed to implement the measures taken by the Ministry of Higher Education to promote Egyptian universities through various official platforms, by producing diverse digital content that addresses the target groups at home and abroad.
The Council also followed up on the efforts of the committee formed to prepare an integrated study on the internationalization of higher education and scientific research, supporting the country's efforts to achieve global leadership and effective international partnerships to support cross-border education and competitive scientific research.
The Council reviewed a report on the Egyptian Student Participation Survey until June 2025 and presented data on the participation rate of universities.
The Council also reviewed a report on the events of the second edition of the Future of Heritage Conference, which was held under the title: "The Future of Heritage Between Visions and Challenges".

On the sidelines of the Council meeting, Dr. Jacqueline Benat, the Acting Representative of FAO in Egypt, honored a number of leaders of the Ministry and universities, in appreciation of their efforts in supporting youth activities in the field of innovation and capacity building in the agricultural field, within the framework of cooperation between the Ministry and the Food and Agriculture Organization to organize simulation models for the Food and Agriculture Organization in Egyptian universities.
The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research honored Eng/ Ali Al-Ghali and Prof. Mohammed Al-Ghali for donating the land and building of Al-Ghali Hospital, as well as donating the furniture of the University City for Girls and renovating the sidewalks.
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