Top Performing Arts Universities in Egypt!

Egypt has a number of thriving performing arts institutions with esteemed alumni working on Broadway, touring theatre, local theatre, TV and film! Below, BroadwayWorld rounds up the top performing arts schools in Egypt. Check out the list below!

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The American University in Cairo

The Department of Performing and Visual Arts offers both a bachelor's degree and a minor in theatre. The curriculum balances hands-on, practical theatre experience through involvement in mainstage and black box performances, along with a solid foundation in the literature, history, and theory of theatre. The program offers a generalist approach to theatre study, while providing students an opportunity to explore deeper involvement in one of four areas of emphasis: performance, directing, design, and critical study. Interaction between the various artistic disciplines is promoted. The program integrates non-Western, especially the Arabic/Egyptian, contributions to the art of theatre.

For more information, check out their website! http://www1.aucegypt.edu/

The British University in Egypt

The Faculty of Arts and Humanities has the most diverse approach which provides a motivating range of programmes and discipline-based majors. The Faculty's programmes are delivered both with a local and UK flavour giving students the opportunity to gain an appreciation of national and international perspectives on many aspects of professional life. The Faculty also adopts an innovative and modern approach in its curriculum and method of teaching, thus offering students the opportunity to select and combine core and elective modules. This updates them with the latest research and developments within the fields of English Language and Literature in addition to Psychology with their respective fields and divisions. Degrees at the Faculty of Arts and Humanities follow those offered by top educational institutions overseas, in that students choose to speacialise at their undergraduate years. Moreover, there are internships which will take place in professional areas. Students graduate with internationally recognised degrees that are equivalent to certificates awarded at London South Bank University (LSBU). Accordingly, our graduates are qualified enough not only to join the Egyptian job market, but also to compete internationally across the Middle East, Europe and the rest of the world.

For more information, check out their website! http://www.bue.edu.eg/

Cairo University

Cairo University has successfully been undertaking its mission of delivering education, research and cultural duties over the years. It is considered as the mother university among other younger universities in Egypt. Cairo University is also offering its education and research facilities to Arab and foreign students and scientists and has become well known world wide. Cairo University is a comprehensive institution of higher learning located in Giza, Egypt. CU is committed to preparing students for the challenges of rapidly changing workplace. Through interactive learning and information technologies, our graduates enter the work force with the skills needed to succeed in today's global marketplaces.

For more information, check out their website! http://cu.edu.eg/

Ain Shams University

Ain Shams University seeks to achieve excellence in the field of higher education and scientific research at the local, regional and global in a climate of independence, freedom, democracy, equality and contribute to the service of society and achieve sustainable development

Integrating a culture of total quality and continuous improvement in the educational process and research.
Enrich the theoretical knowledge and applied in accordance with ethical standards, social and cultural life of society.
Spreading the culture and ethics of scientific research.
Strengthen cooperation between the University and other universities, scientific research centers locally, regionally and globally.
Development of educational programs in light of the standards of local, regional and global levels.
Provide students with the latest sources of knowledge and modern technology to develop their ability in innovation, leadership and self-learning, teamwork and competition.
Strengthening the continuing education and distance education.
Activating the role of the centers and units of a special nature to provide research and advisory services to the community.

For more information, check out their website! http://www.asu.edu.eg/

Assiut University

Founded in 1957, Assiut University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Asyut (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). This institution has also branch campuses in th South Vally. Assiut University (AU) offers courses and programs leading to officialy recognized higher education degrees such as undergraduate certificates/diplomas, associate degrees, bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 59 years old HE institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. AU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sport facilities and/or activities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

For more information, check out their website! http://www.aun.edu.eg/