MSA University has been validated by two of the top universities in the United Kingdom; these are Middlesex and Greenwich Universities. Accordingly, MSA University graduates receive dual degrees, a British degree and an Egyptian one; the Egyptian degree is accredited by the Egyptian Supreme Council for Universities.
Important facts about Validation:
- It is a unique UK Universities partnership in Egypt across all academic activities, including degree validation, research collaboration and staff and student exchanges.
- Greenwich & Middlesex are leading UK universities ranked highly in league tables for its teaching and research quality, the high level of student satisfaction and the employability of its graduates.
- This represents a significant contribution to British Universities' stated strategic aim to develop significant international partnerships to complement its research and teaching objectives
- MSA – British Universities' partnership will influence the development of education in Egypt and the entire region by setting a new benchmark for educational excellence to which other universities will aspire.
- It provides the framework for staff and student exchanges to enrich both UK and Egyptian university education
More Facts
- Provides a framework of ongoing and continuous quality enhancement, taking advantage of the latest developments in the UK higher education sector.
- Students receive TWO degree certificates – one from UK and the other from Egypt.
- Students acquire academic expertise and learn skills useful for employment and competing in employment market for example presentation skills, team working and leadership.
- Students' exchange programme will enrich the learning and social environment.
- Staff exchanges will increase academic understanding and cultural diversity.
Continued:
- Research-led teaching and international research capacity of staff and campus facilities.
- Well qualified staff and high achieving students, both committed to MSA mission.
- Shared university agendas to provide degrees and graduates relevant to national and regional needs and international recruitment markets.
- Existing MSA Research Centers in scientific fields like pharmacy and bio technology.
- The fact that MSA is a university with a Board of Trustees comprising senior business and political leaders, both from Egypt and the UK.
- A common mission to use academic resources for the benefit of industry, commerce and the wider community.
- MSA University sees Egypt as ‘Gateway to the Region’
- The significant scope for interaction with business and graduate training.
- Staff and student exchanges which will enrich both universities.
- Considering that UK is the largest foreign investor in Egypt, the partners recognize that it is natural for a British university to produce graduates suited to the needs of UK industry and commerce.
- The clear economic agenda of Egypt and the political stability are well enjoyed.
- Support from government offices and associated agencies, such as British Council, etc….
The unique standing of MSA as THE British University in Egypt and the strength of the UK universities: MSA Partnership and the endorsement from validation boards means MSA is moving rapidly on the path to becoming the leading Quality British Higher Education University in Egypt and the Middle East region.
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