Fayoum University

Fayoum University (FU) (Arabic: جامعة الفيوم, Jame'at al-fayoum) is a public university located in the Egyptian city of Faiyum in northern Egypt. From 1976 to 2005, Fayoum University was a public institution within the University of Cairo. In August 2005, it was established as an independent campus with 2,000 faculty members and an enrollment of about 25. 000 students. The city of Fayoum is an oasis located approximately 63 miles southwest of Cairo and is noted for its agricultural production and tourism.

Fayoum University
(Arabic: جامعة الفيوم, Jame'at al-fayoum)
Former names
Fayoum Campus, Cairo University
TypePublic
Established2005
PresidentProf. Yasser Hatata
Academic staff
1,800
Students25,000
Location,
Egypt
CampusUrban, Fayoum, Egypt
Websitehttp://www.fayoum.edu.eg/English/
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