Elsewedy University of Technology

Name

Elsewedy University of Technology

Legal name

ELSEWEDY EDUCATION FOR ESTABLISHING UNIVERSITIES AND MODERN SCIENCES MANAGEMENT S.A.E

Website

https://sut.edu.eg

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education / Polytechnic University

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Polytechnic & Applied Sciences Universities (EDAHAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Technical Universities with Strong Industry Partnerships (EDAHAEAG), Technical Universities with Computing, Data & AI Focus (EDAHAEAK)

Keywords

• Applied technology education
• Polytechnic university programs
• Engineering technology degrees
• Undergraduate technology education
• Industry-aligned curriculum

Headquarters

HQ city

Cairo

HQ country

Egypt

HQ region

Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: Revenue is generated through tuition fees from undergraduate programs. The university operates as a non-profit institution under Presidential Decree No. 309 of 2023, with scholarships funded by corporate partners offsetting some tuition revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Elsewedy University of Technology (SUTech) is Egypt's first polytechnic university delivering a 4-year Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) degree with a 60% practical and 40% theoretical learning approach. The institution operates two academic schools (Engineering Technology and Arts & Design Technology) offering 19+ specialized programs in IT, computer science, cybersecurity, AI, energy engineering, smart water management, product design, animation and media. Students earn globally recognized credentials through partnerships with Amity University Dubai, Politecnico di Milano, Texas A&M, Metropolia University, and others, with mandatory industrial training integrated into the curriculum.

Product overview

Elsewedy University of Technology (SUTech) is Egypt's first Polytechnic University offering a 4-year B.Tech education with a 60% practical and 40% theoretical approach. The university operates through two main academic divisions: the School of Engineering Technology and the School of Arts & Design Technology, offering over 19 specialized programs. Engineering programs include Information Technology, Computer Science, Network & Cyber Security, Data Science and AI, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Energy Engineering, AI in Smart Water Management, and Software Engineering Game Development (joint degree with Metropolia University). Arts & Design programs include Product Design and Animation/Media/Visual Technology. The university emphasizes AI-embedded education, industry partnerships, and hands-on learning through internships and collaborative projects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) — Computer Science Technology Four-year undergraduate B.Tech program covering computer science principles, software development, and emerging technologies including NLP and computer vision. Targeted at Egyptian secondary school graduates and international students seeking applied technology education.
• Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) — Network & Cyber Security Technology Four-year undergraduate B.Tech program specializing in network infrastructure, cybersecurity, and information protection technologies. Targeted at students seeking careers in cybersecurity and network engineering.
• Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) — Data Science and Artificial Intelligence Technology Four-year undergraduate B.Tech program focused on data analytics, machine learning, AI algorithms, and predictive modeling techniques, including NLP, computer vision, and generative AI. Targeted at students seeking careers in data science and AI.
• Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) — Electrical & Electronic Engineering Technology Four-year undergraduate B.Tech program covering electrical systems, electronic circuits, and power engineering technologies. Includes lab sponsorship by National Bank of Kuwait equipping the Electrical Engineering Lab with advanced devices.
• Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) — Energy Engineering Technology Four-year undergraduate B.Tech program focused on energy systems, renewable energy technologies, and sustainable engineering solutions. Co-developed with Politecnico di Milano with industry insights from ENI and supported by Petrobel partnership.
• Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) — Information Technology Four-year undergraduate B.Tech program in IT fundamentals, systems, and applications, housed within the School of Engineering Technology.
• Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) — AI in Smart Water Management Technology Four-year undergraduate B.Tech program combining AI with smart water systems, water quality monitoring, pivot irrigation, and sustainable water resource management. Developed in partnership with Texas A&M University.
• Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) — Software Engineering Game Development Technology (Joint Degree with Metropolia) Four-year undergraduate B.Tech dual degree program in software engineering and game development with Metropolia University of Applied Sciences, Finland. Students earn credentials from both institutions with exchange opportunities.
• Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) — Product Design Technology Four-year undergraduate B.Tech program integrating design principles with advanced digital and technological skills for product design innovation, housed in the School of Arts & Design Technology.
• Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) — Animation, Media, and Visual Technology Four-year undergraduate B.Tech program covering animation, digital media production, and visual arts with advanced technology and AI integration for image and video processing.
• Mandatory Industrial Internship Programs Mandatory industrial training and collaborative projects embedded into SUTech's curriculum, placing students with industry partners for practical experience including international placements at COREILA (France) and Iskraemeco (Slovenia).
• Corporate-Sponsored Scholarship Programs Partial to full tuition scholarships funded by corporate partners including National Bank of Egypt (147 students), Al Baraka Bank Egypt (104 students), Qatar National Bank (28 students), National Bank of Kuwait (17 students), EBank, Alamal AlSharif, and Telecom Egypt/WE. Available to qualifying students across all programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 147 students supported through National Bank of Egypt scholarships
• +3 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability10 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Metropolia University of Applied Sciences (Finland)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2026Strategic partnership signed with Metropolia University of Applied Sciences in Finland to launch a joint degree program in Software Engineering Game Development Technology. Program scheduled to launch in April 2026. Allows students to earn degrees from both institutions and participate in exchange opportunities. Finnish delegation visited SUTech's campus in 10th of Ramadan City to finalize agreement.
• IE University (Spain)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 December 2025MoU signed marking IE University's first entry into Egypt. Partnership aims to explore opportunities for joint programs, faculty and student exchange, executive education, and collaborative initiatives. Collaboration expected to enhance academic excellence in entrepreneurship, management, digital transformation, and emerging technologies. Witnessed by Eng. Ahmed Elsewedy, CEO of Elsewedy Electric.
• Dell TechnologiescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Partnership with Dell Technologies for the groundbreaking 'Empower Abilities Program' supporting students with technology resources and development opportunities.
• HuaweiminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024SUTech became the first Egyptian campus to host Huawei ICT Competition 2025-2026 Launch, demonstrating leadership in technology education and industry partnerships.
• PetrobelminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Agreement for Energy Engineering Program with support from key industry players. Partnership aligns academic programs with energy sector needs.
• Capgemini Egypt, ExxonMobil Egypt, IARSminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024New partnerships signed in various fields to enhance academic programs and provide industry exposure for students.
• Elsewedy ElectriccoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Parent company and founding entity of SUTech. Founded from the heart of industry by Elsewedy Electric. Eng. Ahmed Elsewedy serves as Chairman of Board of Trustees. Provides industry connections and institutional foundation.
• AfreximbankminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership to support African talent development. Provides annual internship placements and industry-aligned upskilling programs across five African regions. Strengthens employability skills and builds competitive, future-ready workforce.
• COREILA Company (France)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational collaboration offering hands-on training in advanced technological fields. Provides SU Tech students with international internship opportunities, fostering cross-cultural learning. Focus areas include Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity. Successful placement of 7 SU Tech students at COREILA, France.
• Iskraemeco Company and University of Ljubljana (Slovenia)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for short-term international training. Placement of 1 SU Tech student at Iskraemeco, Slovenia, with additional academic exposure at University of Ljubljana through 3-week international training program.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Nile University: Egyptian private, non-profit research university focused on engineering, IT, and management; competes directly with SUTech for STEM-bound Egyptian high school graduates and offers applied/industry-aligned programs in the same Cairo market.
• Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology (E-JUST): Government-backed Egyptian university specializing in engineering, science, and technology with strong international (Japanese) curriculum ties; directly comparable to SUTech as a tech-focused, English-medium, industry-aligned university in Egypt.
• Zewail City of Science, Technology and Research: Private Egyptian STEM research university focused on science and technology; competes with SUTech for top-tier Egyptian students seeking technology-focused higher education with research opportunities.
• German University in Cairo (GUC): Major Egyptian private university with strong engineering and applied sciences focus, German curriculum model, and established industry partnerships; competes directly with SUTech for engineering and technology students.
• British University in Egypt (BUE): Large Egyptian private university offering UK-style engineering, technology, and applied science programs with strong industry integration; competes in the same private tech-education segment as SUTech.
• Politecnico di Milano: Italy's largest technical university and a core SUTech academic partner; the closest international peer given its polytechnic model, engineering and design focus, and joint-degree collaboration with SUTech.
• Metropolia University of Applied Sciences: Finland's largest applied sciences university and SUTech partner for the Software Engineering Game Development dual-degree; comparable polytechnic/applied sciences model with industry integration.
• Amity University Dubai: SUTech's first academic partner; a large international applied-technology university with similar polytechnic-style programs, serving as a comparable reference point for SUTech's MEA positioning and dual-degree offerings.

Broad incumbents

• American University in Cairo (AUC): Established and prestigious Egyptian private university offering engineering, computer science, and business programs; a broader incumbent competing with SUTech for high-achieving STEM students with deeper brand recognition and alumni networks.

Emerging players

• Egypt University of Informatics (EUI): Newly established (2020) Egyptian public university focused on informatics, AI, and computer science; competes with SUTech for tech-oriented students but operates under public-sector pricing and structure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/sutegypt

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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