Approval of Computing & Information Sciences Graduate Programs

The Supreme Council of Universities has approved the internal bylaws governing the graduate studies programs offered by the Faculty of Computing and Information Sciences, covering the degrees of Master of Science in Computer Science and Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science, with both programs set to begin in the academic year 2026/2027.

Prof. Ahmed Hamad, Acting President of EUI, announced the approval, noting that this makes the Faculty of Computing and Information Sciences the first among the university's four faculties to receive accreditation for graduate programs. The university is now awaiting the Supreme Council of Universities' approval for graduate programs in the Faculty of Digital Arts and Design and the Faculty of Business Informatics.

Prof. Hamad described the development as a significant addition to graduate education in Egypt, emphasizing that the university's graduate programs combine both theoretical and applied dimensions, are aligned with labor market needs, and focus on transferring the latest global technologies and innovations to the Egyptian market—helping to close knowledge gaps in some of Egypt's manufacturing industries.

He affirmed that EUI is the first university in the Middle East to specialize in communications and information technology and has since its establishment sought to provide high-quality education and prepare distinguished graduates in the fields of technology and digital transformation.

Prof. Hamad stressed that the university has worked to forge effective partnerships with leading international universities in the fields of communications and information technology, aiming to reach the highest standards of university education. The addition of the graduate program in Computing and information sciences completes the educational ecosystem, equipping students with the knowledge, skills, and experience needed to become leaders in this dynamic field.

On the research focus of the new programs, Prof Hamad noted that the programs aim to design and apply innovative algorithms to address complex computational challenges, develop high-efficiency and high-performance software solutions, deepen technical expertise in core computer science disciplines, and conduct pioneering scientific research using advanced methodologies to identify and develop solutions for emerging technological problems.

Prof. Hoda Mokhtar, Dean of the Faculty of Computing and Information Sciences, added that the graduate program will enable graduates to push the boundaries of technology. She emphasized that a graduate student in Computing and Information Sciences is a source of innovation and a key driver in shaping the future of technology — particularly in an era of rapid technological advancement that is increasing demand for highly qualified and distinguished computer scientists.