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International Mobility

Overview

International Mobility at Faculty of Engineering, Ain Shams University is dedicated to enhancing global engagement and fostering international collaboration. It supports the mobility of faculty staff, students, and visitors, contributing to a rich and diverse academic environment. From 2021 to 2024, the Faculty facilitated the mobility of over 1,100 staff and students, fostering a vibrant exchange of knowledge, culture, and expertise.

Student Mobility and Exchange Programs

Student Mobility has been remarkable, offering students opportunities to participate in international workshops, training programs, competitions, and study abroad. This expansion underscores the faculty’s dedication to enriching students' educational journeys and preparing them for a globalized workforce.

  • Top Exchange Programs

Our faculty offers student exchange opportunities with the following universities:

  • Mediterranea University of Reggio Calabria, Italy.
  • University of East London, United Kingdom.
  • Clausthal University of Technology, Germany.
  • Cologne University of Applied Sciences, Germany.
  • University of Pennsylvania, United States.
  • Arizona State University, United States.
  • USAID.

 

These programs enhance academic and cultural experiences.

  • International Workshops

    Our students have participated in workshops hosted by the following esteemed universities:

    • University of East London, United Kingdom.
    • University of Central Lancashire, United Kingdom.
    • Cardiff University, United Kingdom.
    • University of Catania, Italy.
    • Cologne University of Applied Sciences, Germany.
    • Clausthal University of Technology, Germany.
    • University of Kassel, Germany.
    • Faculty of Fine Arts & Architecture, Lebanese University, Lebanon.
    • WDS (World Design Studio).
    • INterMED Design Studio.

  • International Competitions

    Our students actively participate in prestigious international competitions, showcasing their skills and innovation at events such as:

    • Place au Son, France.
    • Formula Student UK (ASURacingTeam).
    • ASU Wind Participates in the International Small Wind Turbine Contest, Netherlands.
    • ENACTUS.
    • Earthquake Engineering Research Institute (EERI), United States.
    • American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), United States.

Staff Mobility

Important Collaborations: (top mobility destination)

Our faculty members engage in international mobility programs through collaborations with leading universities worldwide. These opportunities enhance academic exchange and professional development such as:

  • University of Kassel, Germany.
  • TH Köln University, Germany.
  • Mediterranea University of Reggio Calabria, Italy.
  • Sapienza University, Italy.
  • University of Valladolid, Spain.
  • Gustave Eiffel University, France.
  • INSA De Strasbourg University, France.
  • Grenoble National School of Architecture, France.
  • University of East London, United Kingdom.
  • Cardiff University, United Kingdom.
  • Saint Petersburg Electrotechnical University, Russia.
  • Utah State University, United States.
  • UUlm University, Germany.
  • Halmstad University, Sweden.

Visitor Mobility

Visiting Professors

Our faculty has welcomed visiting professors from a diverse range of countries, fostering international collaboration and academic exchange. The map below highlights the nations and institutions that have contributed to enriching our academic environment.

 

The faculty has experienced remarkable growth in the number of visiting professors, increasing more than 22 times between 2021 and 2024. This expansion has enabled us to host a wide array of workshops and academic exchanges, underscoring our commitment to fostering international collaboration. Through these efforts, we have strengthened partnerships with esteemed universities and institutions worldwide, contributing to the professional development of our faculty and enriching our academic community.

Visiting Students

Our faculty has experienced a remarkable growth in the number of visiting students from 2021 to 2024. This steady increase reflects our dedication to fostering international academic engagement and cultural exchange, attracting students from diverse backgrounds to participate in enriching workshops and collaborative programs.

International Events

The International Collaboration Office has had the privilege of hosting numerous significant events, welcoming delegations from prestigious institutions and esteemed embassies. These events reflect our commitment to fostering global partnerships and creating opportunities for academic and cultural exchange.

Our students at the Faculty of Fine Arts and Architecture, Lebanese University in Lebanon, participating in a workshop titled "Branding Saida: An Open Canvas for Urban Regeneration Solutions" in July 2023.
Our students at Ajman University in the UAE, participating in a workshop titled "Visual Identity in Arab Cities" in February 2024.
The faculty organized one-week international workshop for a visiting delegation of architects and urban planners from Stuttgart, Germany. The program included different lectures among them a lecture titled “Think BIM/CIM: A Way to City Information Modeling” in March 2023.
Mrs. Stavroula Spanoudi, MSc, Director of the Hellenic Foundation for Culture – Annex of Alexandria, delivering a seminar entitled "Water and Wastewater Management in Ancient Alexandria" in February 2024.
Hosting a Tunisian delegation of visiting professors and students from the National School of Architecture in Tunisia, who participated in an international workshop held in May 2024.
Reception of a delegation of visiting professors and graduate students from the Institut für Städtebau at TU Graz, Austria, at the Faculty for an International Workshop in November 2023.

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