Beni-Suef University
Coordinates: 29°04′53″N 31°06′02″E / 29.08139°N 31.10056°E
| Beni-Suef University | |
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| جامعة بني سويف | |
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| Established | 1976 as a branch of Cairo University then as an independent University on 2005 |
| Type | Public |
| President | Prof. Amin Elsayed Lotfy |
| Academic staff | 13 |
| Students | 62321 students |
| Location | Beni-Suef Governorate , Egypt |
| Campus | Urban |
| Former names | Cairo University, Beni-Suef branch |
| Website | www.bsu.edu.eg/ |
Beni-Suef University is an institution of higher education located in Beni-Suef city, Egypt.
History
Although established as an independent university in 2005, it began on 1976 as a branch of Cairo University. Finally, the presidential decree N.184 dated 2005 was issued to establish Beni-Suef University.
Campus
The main campus is in the entrance of the city and contains Faculties of Commerce, Law, Arts and Sciences. It includes the university administration building, central library, university press unit as well as University Open Education Center. Faculties of engineering, industrial education and physical education are in the eastern Nile Beni-Suef. Faculties of Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy and Education are in the nearby of the main campus. The new Beni-Suef University campus will be allocated an area of 300 acres (1.2 km2) in the eastern Nile Beni-Suef.
Organization
Faculties and institutes
There are 12 faculties as well as one institute of the Beni-Suef University, each with its own internal structure and activities. The heads of Beni-Suef faculties are known as dean. The faculties and institutes join as the committee of to discuss policy and to deal with the central administration. The university and its faculties provide social, cultural, and recreational activities for their members and students. Faculties fellow the rules of ministry of higher education for admitting undergraduate.
Humanities and Social Sciences
Faculties of Commerce, Law, Education and Arts.
Medical and Life Sciences
Faculties of Veterinary Medicine, Science, Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing, Physical Education as well as Institute of Nursing.
Engineering
Faculty of Computers and Information beside Faculties of Industrial Education and Engineering.
Teaching and degrees
Bachelor and licence degrees are provided depending on the faculties. Research degrees at the master's and PhD level are conferred in all subjects studied at graduate level at the university.
Academic year
The academic year is divided into two terms. First term runs September to January and second term from February to May.
Research
Beni-Suef University has a strong research culture. Research work is recognised for its impact and relevance to the region and the nation community.
It possesses strong links with social, humanities, medical and animal health bodies and the community through the faculties' activities. The university is highly regarded in transferring research outcomes to commercial reality. Indigenous higher education research, training, mentoring and support of emerging indigenous researchers; it is recognized for the relevance of its research and impact on indigenous issues.