Academics

Welcome to the University of Science and Technology at Zewail City,

where excellence meets innovation, as an Egyptian institution with international standards, we pride ourselves on offering world-class education, cutting-edge research, and transformative opportunities. Join us in our mission to push boundaries, shape the future, and make a difference on a global scale.

Welcome to a community of scholars, innovators, and leaders dedicated to opening the potential of science and technology for society.

Welcome to Zewail City.

The mission of the University of Science and Technology (UST) is to serve the people of Egypt through pre-eminence in creating, communicating, and applying knowledge, through science, research, technology, and academic values. UST strives to develop leaders and citizens who challenge the present and enrich the future. UST prepares students to embark on a 21st-century knowledge society guided by our policy: “Admission to the university is only based on merit”. The University is defined by a culture of interdisciplinary teaching and research, coupled with academic rigor. By transcending disciplinary boundaries, we encourage our students, faculty, and staff to tackle complex and vexing challenges facing modern societies at local, national, and global levels. Our programs are responsive to the changing needs of society and relevant to the goals of our students and the needs of the community. Our academic environment is rich in opportunities for independence and collaboration and reflective of the traditions of excellence, innovation, and leadership that the University aims to establish.

This mission is achieved by:  

• Building a strong foundation in Sciences and Engineering.
• Providing the knowledge and skills essential for career and personal success.
• Integrating teaching, research, and service in ways that enhance the learning experience.
• Supporting a dynamic environment where innovation, openness, and creativity are fostered.
• Using advanced technologies to meet the changing educational needs and to establish links with the global community.
• Establishing partnerships with business, industry, educational institutions, and government agencies.

UST Philosophy:

The University of Science and Technology is an educational institution that carefully trains selected students in basic state-of-the-art science and engineering and offers them hands-on research opportunities. The total annual number of students at the university does not exceed 5,000. The Supreme Advisory Board must unanimously approve any increases above this limit. The university is equipped with the most advanced tools and laboratories. The campus enjoys self-sufficiency with a real scientific environment to encourage the exchange of ideas and scholarly discourse. Given its independent and nonprofit status, the university policy is guided by merit-based admission, with financial aid provided to students with limited means. The university is intent on preserving our country's national culture and values while cultivating a forward-thinking outlook on the world. The basic academic structure includes both undergraduate and graduate programs with a versatile and multidisciplinary approach.

To be a world class University that plays a pivotal role in addressing strategic challenges on the national and international level. We aim at providing new inventions that will contribute effectively in developing societies and enhancing economies.