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Pharos University in Alexandria

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Overview

Founded in 2006, the Pharos University in Alexandria is a for-profit private higher education institution located in the rural setting of the large metropolis of Alexandria (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education of Egypt, Pharos University in Alexandria (PUA) is a small sized (uniRank enrollment range: 3,000-3,999 students) coeducational Egyptian higher education institution. Pharos University in Alexandria (PUA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation) and bachelor's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 18-year-old Egyptian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 60-69% making this Egyptian higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. PUA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Pharos University in Alexandria's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Pharos University in Alexandria's Entity Typefor-profit

Size

Pharos University in Alexandria' Size by Total Enrollmentsmall sized

Selectivity

Pharos University in Alexandria's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratemoderately selective

University Identity

Name
Name (English)
Name (Non Latin) جامعة فاروس بالإسكندرية
Acronym PUA
Founded 2006
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University Location

Address Canal El Mahmoudia
Alexandria
21311 Alexandria
Egypt
Pharos University in Alexandria's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Pharos University in Alexandria Phone Number (3) 387 7000
Pharos University in Alexandria Fax Number (3) 383 0249
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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Pharos University in Alexandria is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Pharos University in Alexandria's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Programs/Courses/Degrees

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Pharos University in Alexandria categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Pharos University in Alexandria.



Pharos University in Alexandria: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro) 2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro)
International
students
5,000-7,499 US$ (4,555-6,830 Euro) 5,000-7,499 US$ (4,555-6,830 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

Pharos University in Alexandria's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits men and women (coeducational).


Pharos University in Alexandria's Admission Selection Admission Selection

This higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

This institution acceptance rate range is 60-69% making it a moderately selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


Pharos University in Alexandria's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Pharos University in Alexandria's Admission Office Admission Office

Canal El Mahmoudia
Alexandria 21311
(3) 387 7000


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Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

Pharos University in Alexandria's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

This institution has a student enrollment range from 3,000 to 3,999, making it a small-sized institution.


Pharos University in Alexandria's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution's academic staff ranges from 300 to 399 members.


Pharos University in Alexandria's Control Type Control Type

This institution is a private higher education institution.


Pharos University in Alexandria's Entity Type Entity Type

This institution is a for-profit higher education institution.


Pharos University in Alexandria's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a rural setting.


Pharos University in Alexandria's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Pharos University in Alexandria's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Pharos University in Alexandria is None Religious Affiliation

None.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities


Pharos University in Alexandria's Library University Library

Yes Visit Pharos University in Alexandria's Library


Pharos University in Alexandria's Housing University Housing

Yes


Pharos University in Alexandria's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Pharos University in Alexandria's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported


University Services


Pharos University in Alexandria's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported


Pharos University in Alexandria's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Pharos University in Alexandria's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Pharos University in Alexandria's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


Pharos University in Alexandria's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Pharos University in Alexandria's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Pharos University in Alexandria is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministry of Higher Education of Egypt

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

2006


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Pharos University in Alexandria's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Supreme Council of Universities (SCU)


Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a university focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer divisions and a more streamlined organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Pharos University in Alexandria 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Social Media

Introduction

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Social Media

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Free Online Courses

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