Heliopolis University

The Heliopolis University is a private institution of higher education based in Cairo 's Heliopolis district. The educational institution belongs, according to its founders, the first institutions around the world who devote themselves exclusively to the promotion of sustainability through tertiary education. The motto of the University is " sustainability, freedom, solidarity and responsibility." The Heliopolis University is member of the Network University Chair of Innovation, which linked industrial companies and universities to solve industrial problems through applied research.

The Heliopolis University was opened in 2012 and founded by the Egyptian Sekem initiative to promote a non-profit, charitable organization with the goal of human development in Egypt and the Arab world in a holistic manner. The facility will also be understood as a non- profit organization. It manages many exemplary model projects such as own, biological waste water treatment plant, a photovoltaic system for power supply and a botanical garden.

All degrees offered are based on the Credit Hour System and are accredited by the Egyptian Ministry of Higher Education; they can be transferred to the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS).

The study is currently about 20% support ( January 2014 ) through scholarships.

Self-understanding

The establishment bases its work on the four assumptions that:

  • All human resources - water, energy, food - are limited and that the future needs people who think sustainably and responsibly in order to preserve resources for future generations,
  • Creative and innovative leaders with new ideas are needed to tackle current and future challenges,
  • Teamwork and collaboration are key to developing a sustainable future for all people,
  • Theory and practice must be united to change the world.

Faculties

In its first phase, from 2012, the Heliopolis University will initially offer three faculties, all of which are supposed to play an essential role in sustainable development: New models in Economics and Business, new technical solutions, and holistic health care.

Faculty of Management and Economics

Divisions

  • Marketing
  • Accounting
  • Economy
  • Finances
  • Management

Completion

The Heliopolis University awards the B. A. Business and Economics.

Academic Program

  • 4- year degree course
  • Constructive compilation of courses from all five subject areas
  • Two Internships
  • Departmental project innovation
  • Thesis

Engineering

Divisions

  • Energy Technology
  • Water Technology
  • Mechatronics

Statements

The Heliopolis University confers the degrees

  • B.Sc. Energy Engineering,
  • B.Sc. Water Engineering,
  • B.Sc. Mechatronics,

Academic Program

  • 5 - year course of general studies and professional studies
  • 2 practical training phases
  • Final project for the fifth year

Pharmacy

Divisions

  • Pharmacognosy and Microbiology
  • Pharmaceutical Chemistry
  • Pharmacology and Biochemistry
  • Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology
  • Pharmacy Practice

Completion

The Faculty awards the degree of Bachelor in Pharmacy.

Academic Program

  • 5 - year course of general studies and professional studies
  • 1-year election focus
  • Thesis in the fifth year

General Studies

The General Studies program is to " awaken individual creativity of the students " which, according to the organizers: "The ability to teamwork and innovation capacity develop a sense of social responsibility and the desire to serve the society, the Studium Generale transforms old ways of thinking in creative ways of acting. . at the exercises head, heart and hands are involved. introspection and self-expression have the self-confidence of the students grow. later on the job then they will be equipped with the necessary assets to problem solving. "

The General Studies program is also intended to motivate lifelong learning. The ability to self and the world with " waking consciousness" to perceive and " empathy for the challenges of working life " should be promoted.

The General Studies course includes four cycles:

  • Art: deepening of personal development through music, drama and speech therapy, eurythmy and fine arts.
  • Social Science: expansion of knowledge through knowledge of politics, human rights and social research.
  • Nature and Community: create a balance between internal and external nature by the discovery of deep ecology, philosophy and psychology.
  • Languages ​​: Cultures understand by learning English, German, Arabic.

The General Studies program is 15% fixed component of all programs. It includes courses on nature and society, social behavior and to obtain permanent learning ability in the linguistic and artistic area. The main part is formed by special subject courses with 85%. They cover the areas of sustainable development and corporate management, social economy, Sustainable development approaches, quantitative methodology, human development and also leading beyond mere modernization developments. Furthermore, the students take a significant number of courses from the major and minor subjects chosen by them ( marketing, accounting, economics, finance, management ). In these courses, the demands in the course of their studies.

Centre for Social Innovation

The Centre for Social Innovation to " the exchange processes within the University " design and control. His task is therefore mainly be to promote the connection between General Studies and the special sciences. It promotes the curriculum objectives and ensure " a mood of sustainable development and academic quality ," said the organizers. While the faculty conduct research in their areas of specialization, it is the goal of the Center for Social Innovation, " to bring together and insert them into a humanistic terms ," this research project.

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