University Strengthens Cooperation with Egypt

13:36, December 19, 2022

Rector participated in the forum of graduates of Soviet and Russian universities

The Ural Federal University’s Russian Language Center in Cairo is one of the best examples of effective cooperation between Russian and Egyptian educational institutions, said the Russian Ambassador to the Arab Republic Georgy Borisenko at the meeting with heads of universities. 

On December 17, Victor Koksharov, Rector of Ural Federal University, and his colleagues took part in the Forum of foreign graduates of Soviet and Russian universities, held in the Egyptian capital with the participation of representatives of higher education systems of the Middle East and Africa.

"We are proud of those foreign graduates of Soviet and Russian universities who, upon returning to their homelands, work in different areas and prove with their work the high quality of education received in the Soviet Union and Russia. In addition to their professional skills, they carry knowledge of our country's culture and traditions, contribute to the preservation of historical truth and maintain the friendly and mutually beneficial relations underlining our strategic partnership," Koksharov said.

The head of UrFU noted that currently 210 students from Egypt study at Ural Federal University.

During his visit to Cairo, Victor Koksharov visited the Russian Language Center where the first graduation of 60 students took place in July this year. The head of the university met with representatives of Media Arab, UrFU's partner in Egypt, as well as teachers and students, got acquainted with the conditions in which they study and live.

The Ural Center in Cairo not only trains students, but also represents the UrFU in its interaction with other universities and organizations in Egypt, such as Fayoum University, Sadat Academy, Egyptian-Russian University and Helwan University. 

The news article was translated by UrFU International Marketing Office
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