Luxor University is one of the most important universities in the Upper Egypt region after gaining independence from the University of the South in 2019. The university is located in the heart of Luxor, one of the most important tourist cities in Egypt due to its containing many Egyptian Pharaonic temples and antiquities. Therefore, we see that most of the faculties of this university aim to provide high-level academic programs to serve Egyptian tourism and develop it further.
This does not mean that the university does not include fields other than tourism. In fact, one of the best features of the university is the diversity and multiplicity of colleges it offers, which provide highly qualified professional education comparable to European and American models.
The most prominent faculties at Luxor University
The College of Computer Science and Information Technology
has become one of the university’s most important colleges due to the importance of its field, which has become a cornerstone of the job market. It also benefits from its modern curricula, which are aligned with the ever-changing global work environment, particularly in this field. It offers advanced programs in computer science, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and the teaching of all programming languages.
The College of Medicine
offers a comprehensive and integrated scientific curriculum that combines cognitive and clinical application. It also houses a state-of-the-art university hospital equipped with the latest medical equipment and technologies and includes advanced laboratories specializing in anatomy and pathology. The college also includes all biomedical departments and specialties.
The College of Science
offers majors in demand in the job market, most notably chemistry, physics, geology, and biology. These majors are offered through highly efficient curricula and by encouraging students to pursue scientific research aimed at supporting sustainable development and environmental conservation.
Faculty of Archaeology
As mentioned, Luxor is one of Egypt’s most important cultural and historical centers, housing approximately one-third of the world’s antiquities and most of the ancient Pharaonic civilization’s artifacts. Therefore, this faculty benefits greatly from this advantage in providing practical training in highly important disciplines, such as restoration and maintenance of excavation sites and discovered antiquities.
Faculty of Languages
Due to the tourist importance of Luxor, millions of tourists visit it annually from all over the world. Therefore, this college offers distinguished and professional programs in teaching foreign languages and translation techniques, with the aim of developing the Egyptian tourism system and providing excellent services to tourists in the field of cultural communication and information presentation.
The Faculty of Tourism and Hotels
seeks to develop highly qualified and professional guides and service personnel, commensurate with Luxor’s prestigious status, and to ensure high-quality services provided to tourists through its specialized programs in the field of tour guiding and event management.
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Other successful colleges
- Faculty of Fine Arts.
- Faculty of Education.
The Benefits of Luxor University
The university has other important features that have enabled it to occupy a major scientific position in the Middle East and the world, such as:
- The educational curricula are constantly evolving to take into account all challenges and changes. They are also fully compatible with the methods and standards of international professional models, which enables the student to have the opportunity to work in international companies and compete in the global labor market.
- A sophisticated infrastructure includes a robust internet network, laboratories, and workshops equipped with the latest and best technologies and equipment. The university hospital is distinguished by the presence of all medical specialties and departments and the most advanced medical equipment. The university has modern educational halls and theaters equipped with the latest display methods and the best organization of educational activities.
- An educational staff that includes the best university professors in Egypt and the Middle East, who seek to provide an easy and useful scientific experience for students by transferring all their theoretical and practical experiences and information.
- Regionally and internationally recognized certificates from the world’s most respected organizations and bodies in the fields of medicine and modern technology. The university also occupies a prestigious position in regional and international rankings and seeks to further enhance its ranking.
- Very low tuition fees compared to these features and this distinguished academic experience and compared to the fees of other universities.
Postgraduate studies and scientific research
The university offers high-quality, professional graduate programs, including master’s and doctoral degrees, in several important fields in demand in the job market, most notably:Preservation and restoration of antiquities using the latest technologies Development of tourism and efforts to ensure its sustainability Studying biodiversity Integrating artificial intelligence and modern technologies with tourism to provide a unique and accessible experience for tourists that meets the ongoing challenges in this field.
It also seeks to develop its relationships and partnerships with tourism companies and companies interested in modern technologies and artificial intelligence. The university also seeks to establish relationships with the best European and American universities to increase scientific exchange and benefit.
