8/7/2026
In a new international affirmation of the advanced position achieved by Kafrelsheikh University, the official website of the Polytechnic University of Valencia in Spain publishes an extensive report on the meeting between Prof. Yahya Zakaria Eid, President of the University, and Prof. José Esteban Capilla, President of the Spanish university.
The report explains that the meeting discusses building a new phase of institutional cooperation between the two universities, aiming to expand academic and research exchange programs and launch joint scientific projects in the fields of animal production, agriculture, and agricultural and food innovation — sectors considered of strategic priority for both Egypt and Spain.
The official website of the Spanish university confirms that Kafrelsheikh University has succeeded, in a few short years, in establishing itself as one of the fastest-developing Egyptian universities. This is thanks to its strong scientific and research base, which includes 19 faculties and institutes, more than 75,000 students, and approximately 1,800 faculty members and researchers. It also highlights the University’s research excellence in artificial intelligence, aquaculture, renewable energy, medical sciences, and agricultural sciences.
The report also confirms that Kafrelsheikh University has become a strategic partner for the Polytechnic University of Valencia in implementing scientific research and innovation projects, reflecting the growing international confidence in the University’s capabilities and research potential.
The report notes that both sides agree to strengthen the Erasmus+ KA171 agreement, which will enable the expansion of student and faculty mobility between the two universities and provide new opportunities for study, training, and scientific research at one of Europe’s leading universities.
The official website quotes the President of the Polytechnic University of Valencia as affirming that cooperation with Kafrelsheikh University represents a promising opportunity to develop joint projects in animal production, agricultural innovation, and food innovation. He points out that this partnership will contribute to enhancing knowledge transfer and joint scientific research to address global challenges.
For his part, Prof. Yahya Zakaria Eid, President of the University, affirms that the praise include in the official website of the Polytechnic University of Valencia reflects the growing international standing of Kafrelsheikh University and the confidence of global universities in its academic and research capabilities.
He points out that the University is moving steadily toward building sustainable strategic partnerships with major international universities, which supports the quality of education and scientific research and enhances opportunities for its students and researchers to engage in a global academic environment.
He adds that the University’s strategy is based on the internationalization of higher education, enhancing participation in European programs, and expanding the scope of joint research projects. This contributes to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals and transforming knowledge and innovation into economic and societal value that serves Egypt and the region.
To view the full article published on the official website of the Polytechnic University of Valencia, please click on the following link:
https://rector.upv.es/feed/la-upv-refuerza-su-colaboracion-con-egipto-para-impulsar-la-movilidad-internacional-y-la-investigacion-en-el-ambito-agroalimentario
