Benha University
Government university in Benha, Egypt / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Benha University is an Egyptian government university in the city of Benha, the capital of Al Qalyubiyah Governorate.[1]
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Type | Public |
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Established | 25 November 1976 |
President | Prof. Dr. Gamal ElSaaed |
Location | , 30°28′16″N 31°10′54″E |
Campus | Benha, Al Qalyubiyah |
Mascot | N/A |
Website | www.bu.edu.eg |
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It was established according to a decree on 25 November 1976 as a branch from Zagazig University in Benha, with the faculties of Commerce, Education, Agriculture of Moshtohor, Engineering of Shobra and Medicine.[2]
In 1981–1982, the faculties of Arts, Science of Benha and Veterinary Medicine of Moshtohor were founded. On 1 August 2005 it became an independent university from Zagazig University. The previous president of the university is Professor Hosam-ed-din Mohammad Al-Attar and then professor Mohamed Safwat Zahran, now Professor Ali Shams Aldeen.[citation needed]