Minia University (also spelled Minia) was established in
Minia, in 1976 by virtue of Republican Decree No. (93), separating it from
Assiut University Assiut University is a university located in Assiut, Egypt. It was established in October 1957 as the first university in Upper Egypt.
Statistics
*Faculty members: 2,442
*Assistant lecturers and demonstrators: 1,432
*Administrative staff: 11,686
...
. The campus is north of
Minia. Its emblem is
Nefertiti Bust
The Nefertiti Bust is a painted stucco-coated limestone bust of Nefertiti, the Great Royal Wife of Egyptian pharaoh Akhenaten. The work is believed to have been crafted in by Thutmose because it was found in his workshop in Amarna, Egypt. It ...
.
University logo
The image of Queen Nefertiti was chosen within an open book as a log for the university. The
Nefertiti bust
The Nefertiti Bust is a painted stucco-coated limestone bust of Nefertiti, the Great Royal Wife of Egyptian pharaoh Akhenaten. The work is believed to have been crafted in by Thutmose because it was found in his workshop in Amarna, Egypt. It ...
is also the slogan of
Minya governorate
Minya Governorate ( ar, محافظة المنيا ') is one of the governorates of Upper Egypt. Its capital city, Minya, is located on the left bank of the Nile River.
Etymology
The name originates from the chief city of the governorate, origi ...
due to its historical and ideological role that it played in the history of ancient Egypt. The head of Nefertiti was found in the Tel Amarna region, to the south of Minya Governorate.
Faculties
The university has 17 faculties:
* Faculty of Agriculture
* Faculty of Education
* Faculty of Science
* Faculty of Arts (off campus)
* Faculty of Fine Arts
* Faculty of Engineering (off campus)
* Faculty of Medicine
* Faculty of Physical Education
* Faculty of Dentistry (off campus)
* Faculty of Dar Al-Uloom (Islamic teachings)
* Faculty of Nursing
* Faculty of Tourism and Hotels
* Faculty of Al-Alsun (languages)
* Faculty of Pharmacy
* Faculty of Computer Science
* Faculty of Specific Education
* Faculty of Kindergarten
Activities
In 2018, the university, in conjunction with the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, spearheaded a week-long sports event for people with disabilities. It was the first of its kind in Egypt's history.
References
External links
Minia University on Facebook
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Educational institutions established in 1976
1976 establishments in Egypt
Universities in Egypt