During the Regular Meeting of Tanta University Council

Major General Ashraf El-Gendy:

The establishment of Tanta National University is a developmental addition aimed at enhancing higher education and aligning it with the needs of comprehensive development.

We look forward to producing graduates who are well-qualified for the evolving labor market and capable of contributing to the knowledge society.

Prof. Mohamed Hussein:

The creation of the new university represents a qualitative leap in the trajectory of higher education in the Delta region, and a strategic step towards achieving the goals of the National Strategy for Higher Education and Scientific Research.

We extend our sincere gratitude to the political leadership for its ongoing support in advancing education in Egypt.

The regular meeting of the Tanta University Council for the month of May was held today, chaired by Prof. Mohamed Hussein, President of Tanta University. The meeting was attended by Major General Ashraf El-Gendy, Governor of Gharbia; Prof. Fouad Hraas and Prof. Abdel Hakim Abdel Khaleq, former presidents of the university; Prof. Mahmoud Selim, Vice President for Community Service and Environmental Development; Prof. Hatem Amin, Vice President for Postgraduate Studies and Research; the deans of various faculties; the university's legal advisor; and the Secretary-General of the university.

In his address, Major General Ashraf El-Gendy extended his heartfelt congratulations to the council members and all university affiliates on the issuance of the presidential decree establishing Tanta National University. He also offered his best wishes for the upcoming Eid al-Adha, expressing his profound happiness to be among such "distinguished academic figures" representing the university council. He emphasized the importance of the new university in enhancing the educational and developmental landscape both within and beyond the governorate. He noted that the founding of Tanta National University constitutes a qualitative addition aimed at modernizing higher education, addressing the needs of comprehensive development, producing graduates who are adaptable to labor market shifts, and contributing to the construction of a knowledge-based society.

For his part, Prof. Mohamed Hussein welcomed Major General El-Gendy and affirmed the strong collaborative ties between Tanta University and the Gharbia Governorate. He thanked the governor for the various forms of support and facilitation provided to the university and its affiliates, expressing his great satisfaction and appreciation for the presidential decree establishing Tanta National University. Prof. Hussein stressed that this decision marks a historic milestone in the advancement of higher education in the Delta region and is a strategic move towards realizing the goals of the National Strategy for Higher Education and Scientific Research.

He further stated that the new national university will enhance the quality of educational services available to citizens and address the growing demand for skilled professionals in the labor market. He emphasized that the university will serve as a new stream enriching the educational system, offering modern and innovative academic programs aligned with global developments and meeting the aspirations of youth. Prof. Hussein clarified that Tanta National University aims to deliver a distinguished educational experience centered on practical application and innovative thinking. He noted that the university's academic regulations and research activities have been designed to support this vision, with the goal of producing graduates who can effectively compete across various fields and contribute meaningfully to the economic and social development of the Delta region.

Prof. Hussein also stressed that the national university will capitalize on the existing material and human resources of the parent university, Tanta University, highlighting that the academic and administrative expertise available will serve as a vital support system to ensure a strong and effective start. He affirmed that the national university will focus on building strategic partnerships with the private and industrial sectors to bridge the gap between education and the labor market, providing outstanding training and employment opportunities for students. This, he said, will pave the way for establishing a model fourth-generation university. Prof. Hussein concluded his remarks by expressing deep gratitude to the political leadership for its unwavering support in advancing education in Egypt, which aligns with the objectives of Egypt Vision 2030.


5/28/2025



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