Türkiye and Egypt to establish joint university in Cairo

Erol Ozvar, president of the Higher Education Council (YOK), announced Tuesday that Türkiye and Egypt will collaborate to establish a joint university in Cairo. The agreement was reached with Egypt’s Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.

Following a meeting in Cairo, Ozvar revealed that discussions were held with his Egyptian counterpart to strengthen bilateral cooperation. This initiative aligns with the Higher Education Collaboration Protocol signed during President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s visit on Feb. 14.

“The Egyptian Ministry of Higher Education has responded positively to Türkiye’s proposal, and we have agreed to work together to establish a joint university,” said Ozvar.

He described the agreement as “one of the most crucial steps taken by both states in recent years.” Ozvar indicated that a mutual council will be formed to oversee the process, with the names of the council members to be announced in due course.

Possibility of annual forum for Turkish, Egyptian universities discussed

Ozvar also noted that they discussed the possibility of holding an annual forum between Turkish and Egyptian universities. “By bringing together universities from both countries in both Turkey and Egypt, these gatherings would provide a platform for rectors and faculty members to share ideas, experiences, and best practices,” he said.

Ozvar also revealed that they discussed the possibility of appointing Turkish experts and professors to Turcology and Turkish literature departments in Egyptian universities. “We will propose joint projects between universities in both countries, which will be overseen by the Egyptian Ministry of Higher Education and Turkey’s Council of Higher Education,” he added.