Newgiza University
جامعة الجيزة الجديدة | |
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| Motto | Pleasure of Learning |
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| Type | Private |
| Established | 2016 |
| President | Dr. Ahmed Sameh Farid, Former Minister of Health and Population of Egypt |
| Vice-president | Dr. Lamis Raghab |
| Location | Km 22 Cairo-Alex Road , Giza , Egypt 30°01′00.3″N 31°03′57.6″E / 30.016750°N 31.066000°E |
| Campus |
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| Language | English |
| Academic Collaborations | University College London (UCL) & Milano Fashion Institute |
| Colors | |
| Website | ngu |
Newgiza University (NGU) (Egyptian Arabic: جامعة الجيزة الجديدة) is a private university situated in 6th of October, Egypt. The university welcomed its first class of students in 2016. NGU has academic collaborations with UCL, and the Milano Fashion Institute. NGU is a member of the Assosiation of Arab Universities, The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, and the United Nations Academic Impact.[1][2][3][4]
Schools
Future Schools
- School of Law
- School of Antiquities/Archeology
- School of Nursing and Health Sciences
- School of Linguistics and Translation[6]
NGU's School of Medicine
The School of Medicine at NGU offers a 5-year program followed by a 2-year internship. The curriculum is system-based, integrated, and includes early clinical exposure.
Examination
Each academic year has:
- Mid-Year Exam/End-of-Rounds: 30% of total grade
- End-of-Year Exam: 70% of total grade
Note: A minimum score of 50% in the SBA and 50% in the OSPE/OSCE is required to progress to the next academic year. Each component must be passed independently, and the final score reflects the combined performance across the mid-year and end-of-year examinations. Students who do not achieve 50% in at least one of the components are granted a second attempt to determine their eligibility for progression.
Assessment is done through:
SBA (Single Best Answer)
OSPE/OSCE (Objective Structured Practical/Clinical Examination)
Clinical Training
NGU has two teaching hospitals:
- NGU Community Hospital in Sayyidah Zainab, Cairo.
- Newgiza University Hospital in 6th of October City.
Placement Visits
Throughout the years, students participate in placement visits to a variety of healthcare settings, including primary care centers, specialized hospitals, and community clinics.
Modules
The School of Medicine at NGU follows a modular, system-based curriculum that spans five academic years.
Year 1
- Introductory Module
- Infection & Defence
- Circulation & Breathing
- Behavioral Sciences
- Fluids, Nutrition, & Metabolism
Year 2
- Movement & Musculoskeletal Biology
- Endocrine Systems & Reproduction
- Neuroscience & Behaviour
- Foundations of Clinical Practice
- Genetics, Development, & Cancer
Year 3
- Integrated Clinical Care 1: Cardiovascular, Respiratory & Acute Care
- Integrated Clinical Care 2: Care of Surgical Patient, Gastroenterology, Gastroentestinal Surgery, Rheumatology, & Orhopaedics
- Integrated Clinical Care 3: Neurology, Neurosurgery, Endocrinology, Haematology, & Nephrology
Year 4
- Child Health
- Women’s Health
- Family, Community, & Public Health
Year 5
- Special Senses: Dermatology, ENT, & Ophthalmology
- Oncology, Palliative Care, & Care of the Elderly
- Mental Health & Neurology
- Senior Clerkship: Medicine, Surgery, & Emergency
- Health Leadership and Innovation: Business, Artificial Intelligence, & Health Economics
- Preparation for Practice [7]
Accreditation and Academic Collaborations
NGU was endorsed by a Presidential Decree in April 2010 and has established academic collaborations with University College London (UCL), King's College London (KCL), and the Milano Fashion Institute.[8]
NGU’s School of Pharmacy, School of Business and Finance, and School of Dentistry are accredited by the National Authority for Quality Assurance and Accreditation of Education (NAQAAE).[5]
On-Campus Amenities
Newgiza University has a variety of on-campus amenities, including cafés, restaurants, supermarkets, ATMs, and printing services.
- Cafés: Beano's, L’Aroma, CLP, Forn, Oh Ge
- Restaurants: The Burger Factory, My Corner, Fooltank
- Supermarkets: Basics, Quick 24
- ATMs: FABMISR ATM
- Printing Services: Adham Printing[9]
Board of Trustees
- NGU Board of Trustees is headed by Eng. Ibrahim Mahlab, Former Prime Minister of Egypt.
- Dr. Ahmed Sameh Farid, President of Newgiza University.
- Amb. Ahmed Aboul Gheit, Secretary-General of the Arab League & Former Minister of Foreign Affairs.
- Dr. Ahmed Darwish, Former Minister of Administration Development.
- Dr. Mahmoud Mohey ElDin, Former Minister of Investments and World Bank Group's Senior Vice President.
- Dr. Zahi Hawass, Former Minister of Archeology.
- Dr. Samiha Fawzi, Former Minister of Trade and Industry.
- Amb. Nasser Kamel, Secretary-General of the Union for the Mediterranean.
- Dr. Lamis Ragab, Vice President for Life and Health Sciences – Newgiza University.
- Eng. Salah Diab, chairman of the board of NG.
- Dr. Mohamed Shawky
- Dr. Magdy Eshak, President of the Egyptian Medical Society – UK.
- Dr. Abdallah Ben Sadek Dahlan, Founder and Chairman of the board of Trustees, University of Business & Technology (UBT).
- Dr. Aly Hassan, Professor – Libya.[6]
See also
References
- ↑ "Egypt's universities launch UK partnerships". 21 January 2016.
- ↑ "Member Listing | AACSB". www.aacsb.edu. Retrieved 2026-04-01.
- ↑ "Association of Arab Universities". www.aaru.edu.jo. Retrieved 2026-04-01.
- ↑ "United Nations Academic Impact Member List" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2024-06-25.
- 1 2 3 4 "The National Authority for Quality Assurance and Accreditation". naqaae.eg. Retrieved 2026-04-01.
- 1 2 3 "University Structure". Retrieved 31 July 2024.
- ↑ "School of Medicine – Newgiza University". Retrieved 2026-04-01.
- ↑ "UCL and New Giza University strengthen relationship with renewed health sciences collaboration". UCL Faculty of Medical Sciences. 2023-11-13. Retrieved 31 July 2024.
- ↑ "Food Outlets". Newgiza University. Retrieved 23 November 2024.