Ain Shams University facts for kids
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| Type | Public |
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| Established | July 1950 |
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Administrative staff
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11,590 |
| Undergraduates | 189,822 |
| Location | , |
| Campus | Abbassia, Cairo |
Ain Shams University (Arabic: جامعة عين شمس) is a big public university in Cairo, Egypt. It was started in 1950. This university offers education for students at all levels, from those just starting college to those studying for advanced degrees.
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History of Ain Shams University
Ain Shams University began in July 1950. It was the third public university in Egypt that wasn't linked to a religion. Older universities like Al-Azhar were religious, and some private ones existed too. When it first opened, it was called Ibrahim Pasha's University. The university is built on the site of an old royal palace called the Zafarana Palace.
The two public universities that were older than Ain Shams were Cairo University and Alexandria University. When Ain Shams University first started, it had several different schools and study centers. Over time, these grew into the many faculties and institutes you see today. The university now has 21 different faculties, one high institute, and 12 special centers.
What Can You Study at Ain Shams University?
Ain Shams University has many different schools, called faculties, where students can learn about various subjects. Here are some of them:
- Faculty of Medicine
- Faculty of Science
- Faculty of Pharmacy
- Faculty of Computer and Information Sciences
- Faculty of Dentistry
- Faculty of Engineering
- Faculty of Business
- Faculty of Al-Alsun (for languages)
- Faculty of Education
- Faculty of Law
- Faculty of Agriculture
- Faculty of Nursing
- Faculty of Archaeology
- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
- Faculty of Media and Mass Communication
University Campuses in Cairo
Ain Shams University has eight different campuses. Most of them are located in the larger Cairo area.
The main campus is in Abbassia, Cairo. This is where you'll find the main offices, the big library, and student dorms. It also has the faculties of Computer Science, Science, Law, and Art.
Right across the street from the main campus, there's another campus. This one is home to the faculties of Commerce, Alsun (languages), Pharmaceutical Science, and Dentistry.
Other faculties are on their own separate campuses. For example, the Women's College has its own campus. The Faculty of Specific Education, Faculty of Education, and Faculty of Agriculture are in different parts of Cairo, like Abassia, Heliopolis, and Shubra El Kheima.
Ain Shams University in Films
In 2012, a TV show based on a book called Zaat was being filmed at Ain Shams University. The story was set in the 1970s. Some students and teachers at the university had concerns about the clothes worn by the actresses, saying they were not appropriate. Because of these concerns, the filming had to be stopped. The head of the film company said that the university couldn't promise the safety of the equipment or the actors.
University Rankings
| University rankings | |
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| Global – Overall | |
| ARWU World | 601-700 (2023) |
| CWUR World | 769 (2024) |
| CWTS World | 537 (2021) |
| QS World | 721-730 (2021) |
| THE World | 1100 (2022) |
| USNWR Global | 540 (2023) |
| Regional – Overall | |
| THE Africa | =33 (2021) |
| USNWR Africa | 13 (2022) |
| National – Overall | |
| ARWU National | 3 (2021) |
| CWTS National | 2 (2020) |
| CWUR National | 2 (2020-21) |
| QS National | 3 (2021) |
| THE National | 13 (2021) |
| USNWR National | 3 (2021) |
Ain Shams University is known around the world for its quality education. It is often listed among the top universities in global rankings. This means it is considered one of the best universities in the world, often ranking in the top 3% globally.
People from Ain Shams University
Many important and famous people have either taught or studied at Ain Shams University.
Teachers and Professors
- Mervat Seif el-Din (born 1954): A classical archaeologist who used to lead the Graeco-Roman Museum.
- Abd El Aziz Muhammad Hegazi (1923–2014): He was a Prime Minister of Egypt.
- Abdel Rahman Badawi (1917–2002): A philosophy professor and a poet.
- Aisha Abd al-Rahman (1913–1998): An Egyptian author and literature professor.
Famous Students (Alumni)
- Rashad al-Alimi (born 1954): A leader in Yemen.
- Hani Azer (born 1948): A civil engineer who worked on big projects.
- Farouk El-Baz (born 1938): A space scientist.
- Sherif Ismail (born 1955): He was a Prime Minister of Egypt.
- Sameh Shoukry (born 1952): An Ambassador of Egypt to the United States.
- Fatima Naoot (born 1964): A poet and translator.
Photo gallery
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Main gate
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Za'farana palace
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School of Alsun
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Faculty of Engineering
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Faculty of Pharmacy
See also
- List of Islamic educational institutions
- Education in Egypt
- Egyptian universities
- List of Egyptian universities
