Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has issued a new decree establishing a university named Global to host a branch of Hertfordshire University in Egypt. The decree was published in the official gazette on Wednesday, September 23, 2026. According to the decree, the new university will be established in accordance with the Egyptian constitution, civil law, and law No. 162 of 2018, which regulates the establishment and operation of foreign university branches in Egypt.
The decree amends a previous presidential decree, No. 561 of 2019, which established the British University in Egypt. Specifically, it replaces paragraph 3 of Article 7 of the decree, outlining new academic programs. The new programs include business administration in various tracks, such as business administration, business and financial technology, and business analytics and artificial intelligence.
The decree also amends Article 9 of decree No. 561 of 2019, outlining the academic degrees offered by the university. The new decree adds three new undergraduate programs: Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration, Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration and Financial Technology, and Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration in Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence.
According to the decree, the new university will be established after consultation with the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research and approval by the Council of Ministers. The decree is expected to come into effect on Thursday, September 24, 2026, as stated in Article 3 of the decree.
The establishment of the Global University aims to enhance Egypt's higher education sector and provide students with more academic choices. The new university will offer programs in collaboration with Hertfordshire University, a UK-based institution. This move is part of Egypt's efforts to internationalize its education system and attract more international students.
The decree was issued in line with Egypt's efforts to develop its education sector and achieve the goals of the country's Vision 2030 strategy. The strategy aims to improve the quality of education, increase access to education, and enhance the competitiveness of Egyptian universities globally.
The new decree is expected to have a positive impact on Egypt's education sector, providing students with more opportunities for higher education and enhancing the country's reputation as a hub for international education in the region.
Key points
- President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi issues a decree establishing Global University to host a Hertfordshire University branch in Egypt.
- The decree amends previous decree No. 561 of 2019, outlining new academic programs and degrees.
- The new university aims to enhance Egypt's higher education sector and provide students with more academic choices.
