Galala University

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| native_name = {{lang|arz|جامعة الجلالة}}

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| established = 2020

| type = National

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| president = Dr. Mohamed El-Shinawi

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| city = Suez

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| country = Egypt

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| campus = Main campus in Al Galala

| language = English

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| website = {{URL|http://www.gu.edu.eg}}

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Galala University (Arabic: جامعة الجلالة) is a national, non-profit Egyptian university{{Cite web|title=Egypt to invest $294mln in digitising 27 state-run universities|url=https://www.zawya.com/mena/en/business/story/Egypt_to_invest_294mln_in_digitising_27_staterun_universities-SNG_181921272|access-date=2020-08-17|website=www.zawya.com|language=en}} located in Al Galala in Suez. The university comprises 13 faculties covering various academic disciplines and was established by a presidential decree in August 2020.{{Cite web|title=Four private non-profit universities to be constructed as per presidential decree: PM|url=http://www.egypttoday.com/Article/1/90811/Four-private-non-profit-universities-to-be-constructed-as-per|access-date=2020-08-16|website=EgyptToday|date=14 August 2020 }}

Location

Galala University is situated on the Galala Plateau in the Suez Governorate, overlooking the Red Sea. It is positioned 700 meters above sea level, between Ain Sokhna and Zaafarana.

Project

The Galala Plateau project was developed with the participation of the Armed Forces Engineering Authority, along with approximately 100 Egyptian national companies,{{Cite web |date=20 August 2019 |title=Get to know new Al-Galala University |url=http://www.egypttoday.com/Article/1/74025/Get-to-know-new-Al-Galala-University |access-date=2020-08-16 |website=EgyptToday}} and over 150,000 workers,engineers, and employees. The university is a key component of this project, spanning an area of 173.5 feddans..{{Cite web|title=All you need to know about El-Galala Plateau|url=http://www.egypttoday.com/Article/3/62311/All-you-need-to-know-about-El-Galala-Plateau|access-date=2020-08-16|website=EgyptToday|date=21 December 2018 }}

Studying system

Galala University follows a credit hour system, allowing students to select their courses each semester under academic supervision. This system ensures that students receive guidance in managing their academic progress and maintaining their ability to continue their studies effectively.

In May 2021, Galala University signed an agreement with Arizona State University to offer dual degrees in various fields, including Engineering, Social and Human Sciences, Basic Sciences, Administrative Sciences, Media Production, and Art & Design. Additionally, students in Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Nursing, and Food Industries receive an accredited certificate from Galala University, with administrative support provided by CINTANA, Arizona State University's commercial partner.{{cite web|url=https://www.gu.edu.eg/galala-university-welcomes-a-delegation-from-arizona-state-university/|title=Galala University welcomes a delegation from Arizona State University|website=Galala University|date=27 May 2021 |access-date=11 September 2021}}{{Cite web |title=Setting a New Standard of Higher Education in Egypt {{!}} Galala |url=https://galala.asu.edu/ |access-date=2024-06-07 |website=galala.asu.edu}}

Faculties and centers

Galala University comprises 13 faculties and offers 66 academic programs across various disciplines, including medicine, science, engineering, and media and communication.{{Cite web|date=2020-08-15|title=Egypt to establish 4 new private universities in Sinai, Alamein, Matrouh and Daqahlia|url=https://egyptindependent.com/egypt-to-establish-4-new-private-universities-in-sinai-alamein-matrouh-and-daqahlia/|access-date=2020-08-16|website=Egypt Independent|language=en-US}} In addition to its undergraduate programs, the university features a college for graduate studies, four research and technology centers, the Higher Academy of Sciences, a university hospital, and housing facilities for both students and faculty members. Upon full completion, the university is designed to accommodate up to 12,750 students across its three development phases.