Fayoum University

{{Short description|Public university in Faiyum, Egypt}}

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|faculty = 1,800

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|students = 25,000

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|campus = Urban, Fayoum, Egypt

|former_names = Fayoum Campus, Cairo University

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Fayoum University (FU) ({{langx|ar|جامعة الفيوم}}, Jame'at al-fayoum) is a public university located in the Egyptian city of Faiyum in northern Egypt.{{Cite web |date=2021-11-26 |title=Fayoum University |url=https://www.timeshighereducation.com/world-university-rankings/fayoum-university |access-date=2024-07-17 |website=Times Higher Education (THE) |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Fayoum University Egypt |url=https://www.campus.africa/university/fayoum-university/ |access-date=2024-07-17 |website=campus.africa |language=en-US}} From 1976 to 2005, Fayoum University was a public institution within the University of Cairo.{{Cite web |title=Fayoum University |url=https://www.topuniversities.com/universities/fayoum-university |access-date=2024-07-17 |website=Top Universities |language=en}} 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.