Fayoum University

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In 1975, Faculty of Education in Fayoum was established as one of the faculties affiliated to Cairo University. Faculty of Agriculture followed in 1976. After that, Faculty of Engineering was established in 1981. In 1983, the presidential decree was issued declaring Fayoum branch as an independent branch of Cairo University.Finally, the dream of Fayoum people became true with issuing the presid...ential decree N. 84 dated in 2005 to establish Fayoum University. Then, the presidential decree N.193 dated in 2005 was issued to establish faculties of Medicine and Archeology. Both decrees were crowned with the appointment of Prof. Galal M. Said as a president of Fayoum University.
Now, the university includes 13 faculties; Education, Agriculture, Engineering, social Work, Arabic and Islamic Studies, Sciences, Tourism and Hotels, Specific Education, Archeology, Medicine, Arts, Computers and Information, Kindergarten as well as the Technical Institute for Nursing. The university also includes 1800 of faculty members and their assistants teaching 25,000 students.
Faculty of Agriculture aims at educating and training its students efficiently so that they can assume high-level executive and scientific positions in and outside Egypt. Students are prepared through coactive efforts made by an elite of world famous professors and teaching staff members. With its old history as it is one of the oldest faculties of Agriculture all over Egypt, Faculty of Agriculture ,Fayoum University ,has a deep-rooted scientific base. Moreover, it always seeks development as well as responding to the age requirements in different agricultural fields.
The study began in Horticulture department in the academic year 1976/1977. At first, the courses and subjects given were affiliated to Plant Production Department until the academic year 1983/1984 which witnessed the setting up of a department of orchards. This department was committed to study all the courses and subjects related to orchards such as (Fruit – Vegetables – Aromatic and Medicinal Plants). Once the faculty new bylaw issued on January 4th , 1990, a branch affiliated to Orchards Department was constructed at which the students who pass the second year are enrolled to the third year. To obtain the B.Sc. in agricultural sciences, orchards program, the student has to study 25 courses (83 units) during the third and fourth years.
The first group of this department graduated in 1993/1994. The number of the graduates has become 134 until now. For the postgraduate studies, which have begun in 1981/1982, there are 20 courses for the fruit, 10 courses for the vegetables and 11 courses for the ornamental, aromatic and medicinal plants. The M.Sc. and PhD registered students study on of the aforementioned three branches.
Food science and technology is defined as the application of science and engineering to the processing, preservation, packaging, distribution, and utilization of foods. The objectives of food science and technology are to elucidate the chemical, physical and microbiological properties of foods, and to apply this knowledge to the efficient utilization of raw ingredients for economical development and improvement of processes and packaging, leading to products of high quality and nutritional value, as well as provide training and support for the food industry. The department of food science also aims to prepare professionals in the area of food science and technology who are familiar with the developing and application of the recent technologies to enhance products quality of the food industry sector without abuse to environment.
Faculty of Agriculture offers distinguished opportunities for all those who are interested in agricultural education. Egyptian and non-Egyptian students can avail themselves of those opportunities and therefore participate effectively in the agriculture development plans. Furthermore, it plays an outstanding role in developing knowledge, skills and expertise in all spheres related to agriculture in accordance with quality standards.The Faculty aims at the sustainable development of agriculture and related sciences through conducting scientific research, suggesting scientific solutions to all pressing agricultural problems, holding training courses and providing technical consultations to raise the standard of performance in agricultural institutions.
The University has to reach the lead through achieving excellent growth rates in the various sectors of scientific research, student educational activities, and community service, depending on modern scientific and technical bases. We will spare no effort in embracing all the innovative ideas and creative visions that achieve the ultimate goal of the University as enlightening and cultural organization in the community. It needs our efforts to become a leading and distinguished educational institution in technology and arts according to the international standards of quality.