Organization:Merit University

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Merit University
TypePrivate University
Established2019
Location
Egypt
Websitehttp://www.merit.edu.eg/

Merit University (Arabic:جامعة ميريت) is a private university located in New Sohag, Sohag Governorate, Upper Egypt, owned by Al-Manara Company for Investment and Development, and it includes eleven colleges.[1]

Foundation

President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi issued Decree No. 8 of 2019, regarding the establishment of a private university called "Merit University", after it was approved by Prime Minister of Egypt.[2]

The Urban Communities Authority agreed to allocate 32 acres to Al-Manara Company for Investment and Development in Sohag, to establish the first private university based in the new city of New Sohag to serve the people of Upper Egypt.[3]

Colleges

  • College of Medicine
  • faculty of Pharmacy
  • Faculty of Oral and Dental Surgery
  • School of Physiotherapy
  • College of Applied Medical Sciences
  • Faculty of Economics and Management
  • Faculty of Arts and Humanities
  • College of Technological Sciences
  • College of Nursing
  • Faculty of Tourism and Hotels
  • College of Engineering

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