Benha University Welcomed Delegation from Canterbury Christ Church University to Follow Up on Dual Academic Programs

Prof. Nasser El-Gizawy, President of Benha University, announced the reception of an academic delegation from Canterbury Christ Church University in the UK, led by:
• Prof. Lorna Thomas, Head of Joint Academic Agreements,
• Prof. Samar Lotfy. The visit aimed to monitor the launch of dual academic programs between the two universities and to ensure the implementation mechanisms meet the highest academic quality standards, providing an exceptional educational experience for students.
The delegation was welcomed by:
• Prof. Gehan Abdel Hady, Vice President for postgraduate Studies and Research,
• Prof. Hazem Aliwa, Vice President for Education and Student Affairs,
• Several officials responsible for international programs and academic cooperation.
During the visit, meetings were held to review the implementation procedures for the joint programs, monitor the regularity of studies and the educational process, and discuss mechanisms for providing academic support to enrolled students.
Prof. Nasser El-Gizawy emphasized that the visit is part of the strategic partnership between Benha University and Canterbury Christ Church University, aiming to offer international educational programs with global academic standards within Egypt. This initiative contributes to preparing graduates with the knowledge and skills necessary to compete in local, regional, and international job markets.
The President noted that the dual academic programs represent a model of international cooperation in higher education, allowing students to benefit from the shared academic experiences of both universities, enhancing their opportunities for high-quality education that supports their scientific and practical capabilities and opens wider horizons for competition in the job market.
He added that the university is keen to strengthen its international partnerships with prestigious educational institutions and to develop its academic programs in line with international standards, supporting the state's direction toward the internationalization of higher education and improving the quality of its outcomes.
Prof. Lorna Thomas expressed her happiness with the visit to Benha University, praising the academic and administrative preparations observed to support the implementation of the joint programs. She confirmed Canterbury Christ Church University's commitment to monitoring the various stages of implementation to ensure the partnership's objectives are met and to enhance the educational experience for students.
The visit also included discussions on ways to develop joint cooperation in the future, including:
• the exchange of academic experiences,
• support for joint educational and research activities,
• enhancing internationalization opportunities
• emphasis on the importance of ongoing coordination and regular follow-up to ensure the success of the dual academic programs and achieve distinguished educational outcomes that enhance the status of both universities regionally and internationally.
12 academic programs have been accredited at the Faculty of Computers and Artificial Intelligence and the Faculty of Commerce as dual study programs between the two universities, allowing students to obtain joint academic qualifications from both institutions.
The accredited programs include:
1. Faculty of Computers and Artificial Intelligence:
• Bachelor of Information Security and Digital Forensics
• Bachelor of Computer Science
• Bachelor of Medical Informatics
• Bachelor of Networks and Mobile Technology
• Bachelor of Artificial Intelligence
• Bachelor of Business Information Systems
• Bachelor of Scientific Accounts
2. Faculty of Commerce:
• Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting
• Bachelor of Commerce in Business Administration
• Bachelor of Commerce in Economics
• Bachelor of Information Systems
• Bachelor of Commerce in Statistics