As the first institution in Egypt and North Africa to receive accreditation from the UK’s prestigious Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education, The British University in Egypt (BUE) is further advancing its global standing through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the University of Wolverhampton on Tuesday, December 9, 2025.
The signing ceremony took place at The British University in Egypt in Cairo, following a comprehensive tour of its campus facilities by the visiting delegation, Professor Ebrahim Adia, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Wolverhampton, and Professor Ahmed Onsy, Head of the School of Architecture, Computing and Engineering. Professor Mohamed Loutfi MBE, President and Vice-Chancellor of The British University in Egypt, was accompanied by members of his senior team, Professor Catherine Harper, Deputy Vice-Chancellor for the Student Journey; Professor James Holness, Executive Director of Recruitment and Partnerships; Ms. Ranya Boraie, Chief of Staff / Strategic Projects; and Dr. Amr Seda, Founding Director of Alumni and Advancement.
The agreement marks the beginning of what promises to be a successful and lasting strategic partnership, significantly boosting transnational educational opportunities for both institutions. The collaboration will enable student and staff mobility, strengthen cultural understanding between Egyptian and British academic communities, in addition to supporting collaborative research, industrial projects, continuing professional development and summer school programmes.
Commenting on the significance of the agreement, Professor Mohamed Loutfi MBE, President and Vice-Chancellor of The British University in Egypt, stated: “It is a bridge to boundless possibilities. Partnering with the University of Wolverhampton advances our vision for deeper internationalisation. It will undoubtedly unlock a modern, agile, and globally engaged educational future for our students, faculty, and staff.”
Professor Ebrahim Adia, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Wolverhampton, expressed his enthusiasm for the new collaboration. “Our mission at Wolverhampton has always been to create opportunities for those who might not otherwise access higher education, an ethical position we see strongly reflected in The British University in Egypt’s expansive vision and community engagement. Our institutions collaborating on research, exchanging best practices, and delivering innovative programmes, will drive great benefit for our students and the wider communities we serve.”
About The British University in Egypt (https://www.bue.edu.eg/)
Following a 1998 Memorandum of Cooperation between the governments of Egypt and the United Kingdom, The British University in Egypt was founded in 2004, and is Egypt's premier private British university. Recognised for its educational excellence, robust academic governance, and exceptional graduate employment, it is one of the few Egyptian Higher Education institutions to offer ‘dual degrees’, where students undertake undergraduate and postgraduate awards validated by Egypt’s Supreme Council of Universities and one of our UK collaborative partners, Manchester Metropolitan University, London South Bank University, and Queen Margaret University. The University is the first QAA-accredited university in Egypt and North Africa, demonstrating achievement of the 10 European Standards and Guidelines for Quality Assurance, and is a signatory of the Magna Charta Universitatum (Great Charter of Universities), upholding the principles of academic freedom, institutional autonomy, community service, preservation of humanity and sustainability, and the promotion of prosperity and enlightenment across the globe.
With 12 faculties and a student body of nearly 12,500, The British University in Egypt is known for its ‘learning by doing’ approach, commitment to regional and global sustainable development goals, and unparalleled student life experience.
About the University of Wolverhampton (https://www.wlv.ac.uk/)
The University of Wolverhampton is a public university in Wolverhampton, UK, located on four campuses across the West Midlands, Shropshire and Staffordshire. Originally founded in 1827 as the Wolverhampton Tradesmen's and Mechanics' Institute, over the years the University merged, incorporated, and expanded in partnership with local colleges, including one such change under the supervision of Prince George, Duke of Kent.
The University of Wolverhampton received a commendation – the highest possible accolade – in its most recent assessment by the UK’s Quality Assurance Agency. It holds a strong QS Stars rating, achieving 4 Stars Overall, with perfect 5 Stars for Teaching, Employability, Facilities, Internationalization, and Inclusiveness. It is home to four faculties comprising eighteen schools and institutes. It has 29,400 students worldwide and currently offers over 380 undergraduate and postgraduate courses, emphasising practical teaching, strong industry links, work placements and internships.
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