EUI Welcomes High-Level Czech Delegation to Campus
Prof. Ahmed Hamad, EUI’s Acting President, welcomed H.E. Mr. Ivan Jukl, Ambassador of the Czech Republic to Egypt, and Prof. Pavel Zemčík, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Information Technology for Research, Development, and External Relations at Brno University of Technology, at the University’s headquarters in Knowledge City, New Administrative Capital. The visit comes as part of EUI’s strategy to expand its international partnerships both eastward and westward and to explore the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Brno University of Technology.
From EUI’s side, the meeting was attended by the four faculty deans, the CEO of the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center, and a number of faculty members.
Prof. Hamad affirmed that EUI adopts a clear strategy of openness toward distinguished academic institutions worldwide, aiming to enhance the regional and international competitiveness of Egyptian higher education—particularly in communications and information technology, artificial intelligence, and digital engineering.
He explained that both sides initially agreed to study the signing of an MoU covering several areas of cooperation, including dual-degree programs, student and faculty exchange, course sharing, joint research projects involving EUI faculty members, and access to Master’s and PhD scholarships offered by Brno University of Technology. It was also agreed to arrange a visit by officials from Brno University to EUI to discuss implementation mechanisms with the university's leadership.
Prof. Hamad highlighted that academic relations between Egypt and the Czech Republic date back to the 1960s, when many Egyptian academics graduated from Czech universities. He emphasized that the current phase represents an opportunity to revive this cooperation in alignment with the Fourth Industrial Revolution and Egypt’s digital transformation strategy.
During the meeting, Prof. Hamad reviewed EUI’s network of international agreements with prominent universities in the United States, Canada, France, and other countries, particularly in artificial intelligence, electronic games, and advanced engineering.
He also noted that EUI recently won a research project funded by the European Union’s Horizon Europe program (GAINAfrica), marking its first participation as a funded beneficiary in European research and innovation projects—an achievement that reflects the University’s growing standing as a young research institution with an expanding international presence.
He added that EUI maintains a strong cooperation network with leading global technology companies, enhancing the integration between academic learning and industrial application, and equipping students with practical experience in competitive professional environments.
For his part, Mr. Ivan Jukl, Ambassador of the Czech Republic to Egypt, praised Egypt University of Informatics, noting the tangible achievements it has accomplished within a short period—whether in infrastructure, international partnerships, or specialized academic programs—and expressed his country’s readiness to strengthen bilateral cooperation with Egypt in higher education and scientific research.
Prof. Pavel Zemčík affirmed the Faculty of Information Technology’s interest at Brno University of Technology in expanding cooperation with North Africa and the Middle East, indicating that Egyptian universities represent strategic partners in areas such as computer vision, intelligent systems, and industry-oriented research collaboration.
He explained that Brno University of Technology was established in 1899, while its Faculty of Information Technology was founded in 2002 and currently enrolls approximately 2,500 students. The Faculty comprises four main departments: Computer Systems, Information Systems, Computer Graphics and Multimedia, and Intelligent Systems.
He also noted that the Faculty adopts a European partnership model (3+2) for awarding Master’s degrees in cooperation with universities outside the Czech Republic, and that nearly 50% of its research budget comes from collaborative projects with major industrial companies, reflecting its strong industry linkage.
In the same context, Dr. Amal El-Gammal, Head of International Relations at EUI, stated that the university is continuously expanding its international partnerships in line with rapid global developments in the ICT sector.
She added that EUI adopts a modern educational model that integrates theoretical study with practical application and focuses on preparing qualified graduates in artificial intelligence, data engineering, digital transformation, robotics, fintech, game design, and user experience—aligned with Egypt’s national direction toward building an innovation-driven knowledge economy.
Dr. El-Gammal concluded that EUI’s international partnerships with leading global universities and institutions represent a cornerstone of the University’s strategy to enhance the quality of education and scientific research, and to empower its students to compete in local, regional, and international labor markets.