Benha University
Government university in Benha, Egypt
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Benha University is an Egyptian government university in the city of Benha, the capital of Al Qalyubiyah Governorate.[1]
TypePublic
Established25 November 1976
PresidentProf. Dr. Gamal ElSaaed
Location,
30°28′16″N 31°10′54″E
30°28′16″N 31°10′54″E
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| Type | Public |
|---|---|
| Established | 25 November 1976 |
| President | Prof. Dr. Gamal ElSaaed |
| Location | , 30°28′16″N 31°10′54″E |
| Campus | Benha, Al Qalyubiyah |
| Mascot | N/A |
| Website | www.bu.edu.eg |
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Overview
Founded in 1976, as a branch from Zagazig University in Benha, with the faculties of Commerce, Education, Agriculture of Moshtohor, Engineering of Shobra and Medicine.[2]
In 1981–1982, the faculties of Arts, Science of Benha and Veterinary Medicine of Moshtohor were founded. On 1 August 2005 it became an independent university from Zagazig University. The previous president of the university is Professor Hosam-ed-din Mohammad Al-Attar and then professor Mohamed Safwat Zahran, now Professor Ali Shams Aldeen.[citation needed]
