8/7/2026
In the framework of Kafrelsheikh University’s strategy to enhance its international presence and expand its network of partnerships with major global universities, Prof. Yahya Zakaria Eid, President of the University, holds a meeting with Prof. María Rosa Álvarez Sellers, Dean of the Faculty of Languages, Translation and Communication at the University of Valencia, Spain.
The meeting discusses several strategic axes aimed at elevating academic and research cooperation between the two universities. Top among them is the establishment of joint international degrees at the bachelor’s and postgraduate levels. This will enable students to study in an international academic environment, enhance student and faculty exchange opportunities through the European Union’s “Erasmus+” programs, and expand the implementation of joint research projects funded through “Horizon Europe” programs, with an emphasis on achieving tangible societal impact that serves development priorities and issues of common interest.
Prof. Yahya Zakaria Eid affirms that Kafrelsheikh University places internationalization at the forefront of its priorities and seeks to build strategic partnerships with prestigious European universities. This directly reflects on the quality of education and scientific research and prepares graduates with the skills and experiences needed to compete regionally and internationally.
He points out that the University pays great attention to increasing researchers’ participation in European Union programs, especially “Horizon Europe,” which contributes to producing applied research with real impact on society and enhances the University’s position in international ranking indicators.
He explains that through these partnerships, the University aims to strengthen academic mobility for faculty members and students, exchange scientific expertise, develop academic programs, and prepare generations of graduates with a global vision and international experience. This supports the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals and Egypt’s Vision 2030.
For her part, Prof. María Rosa Álvarez Sellers expresses her appreciation for the academic and research capabilities of Kafrelsheikh University. She confirms the University of Valencia’s keenness to expand areas of joint cooperation, particularly in language, translation, and communication programs, as well as supporting research initiatives and international academic activities that serve the interests of both institutions and enhance scientific cooperation between the two sides.
This meeting is held within the series of meetings conducted by Prof. Yahya Zakaria Eid during his current visit to Spain. The aim is to expand horizons of international cooperation, attract more educational and research opportunities, and consolidate Kafrelsheikh University’s position as an active international academic partner on the European stage.
