Egypt's Higher Education Ministry is set to reveal the direct admission timeline for students from applied technology schools to technological universities. According to Dr. Ahmed El-Gioushy, head of the Education Sector at the Ministry and secretary-general of the Technological Universities Council, the ministry is currently studying statistics and counting remaining and available spots at technological universities. This process aims to prepare for opening direct admission for applied technology students.
The announcement for direct admission will be made soon after completing the coordination of public universities, allowing the ministry to assess available spots and determine the number of students to be accepted based on capacity and available spaces. El-Gioushy emphasized that the number of accepted students in direct admission is primarily linked to counting remaining spots in technological universities after completing the coordination stages.
Parents of applied technology students are urging the ministry to expedite the opening of direct electronic admission to technological universities and allow students to register their preferences. With the university academic year commencing, delays in the admission process cause anxiety and uncertainty about students' academic status. Parents stress that they have been waiting based on official decisions and directives regarding opportunities for applied technology school graduates to continue their university education.
Parents emphasize that students and their families adhered to the waiting period, relying on official announcements and directives. They request the ministry to implement previously announced decisions, open the admission link, allow preference registration, and issue nomination cards for eligible students. Parents do not seek exceptions but rather the execution of officially announced plans.
Parents are calling for direct admission for applied technology students, particularly high-achieving students, considering their efforts during school years and acquired skills and specializations. These skills qualify them to continue their educational path in fields related to their specializations. The decision to pursue higher education in related fields represents a natural continuation of their educational and training path.
Parents request that the ministry consider the nature of education received by students during their secondary stage and acquired skills. Allowing them to join university specializations related to their studies will utilize their experiences and better qualify them for the job market. Students currently face demands to pay fees for institutes and educational bodies they were nominated for through technical certificate coordination.
In conclusion, the Ministry of Higher Education is working to finalize procedures for announcing the direct admission timeline. Once completed, it will provide clarity on students' academic status and future prospects. Key stakeholders, including students and parents, eagerly await the official announcement to proceed with their educational and professional paths.
Key points
- The Egyptian Ministry of Higher Education will announce the direct admission process for applied technology students to technological universities soon.
- The announcement will be made after completing the coordination of public universities to assess available spots.
- Parents of applied technology students urge the ministry to expedite the admission process to avoid further anxiety and uncertainty.
