Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University

Name

Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University

Legal name

Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University

Website

https://pharma.cu.edu.eg

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education - Pharmaceutical Sciences

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Medical Laboratories (8071), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Schools of Pharmacy (EDAHAGAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology (EDABALAU), Healthcare Clinical Professions (CME/CE for Nurses, Allied Health, Pharmacy) (EDAAALAC), Biomedical Sciences & Medical Research Institutes (University-Based) (EDAHAGAI), Healthcare & Life Sciences (EDAAAPAA)

Keywords

• Pharmacy education
• Pharmaceutical sciences
• Clinical pharmacy programs
• Pharmaceutical research services
• Continuing pharmacy education

Headquarters

HQ city

Cairo

HQ country

Egypt

HQ region

Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University delivers undergraduate and postgraduate education in pharmaceutical sciences, primarily through its PharmD and Clinical Pharmacy degree programs, masters, professional diplomas, and PhD tracks across nine academic departments. It also operates specialized centers providing pharmaceutical consulting, contract research, laboratory testing, drug manufacturing training, biotechnology services, ICDL certification, and AI applications in pharmacy to students, alumni, and pharmaceutical industry clients.

Product overview

Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University offers a comprehensive educational portfolio centered on its PharmD and Clinical Pharmacy undergraduate programs, supplemented by extensive postgraduate offerings including masters, diplomas, and PhD programs across nine academic departments. The institution operates multiple specialized centers and units including the Computer Center (IT Pharma) providing IT services and ICDL certification, the Center of Excellence (COE) offering pharmaceutical consulting, the Green Office for sustainability initiatives, the Drug Manufacture Unit (DMU) for manufacturing services, and an Artificial Intelligence Unit (AIU) for AI-related training. Additional facilities include a Central Laboratory, Alumni Office, and comprehensive library services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• PharmD Program (Bachelor of Pharmacy) Undergraduate pharmacy degree program providing comprehensive education in pharmaceutical sciences, clinical pharmacy, and pharmacy practice for Egyptian and international students.
• Clinical Pharmacy Program (PharmD) Specialized undergraduate pharmacy program focusing on clinical pharmacy practice and patient care, leading to a PharmD degree.
• Postgraduate Programs (Masters, Diplomas, PhD) Graduate-level programs including professional masters degrees, postgraduate diplomas, and doctoral research programs across the faculty's pharmaceutical sciences specializations.
• Central Laboratory (CL) Central laboratory facility providing testing and research services for faculty members and external clients.
• Computer Center (IT Pharma) IT services center providing software development, training courses, ICDL certification, graphic design, and web hosting services.
• Center of Excellence (COE) Provides pharmaceutical consulting services to factories, pharmaceutical companies, and related institutions including bioequivalence studies, stability studies, and analytical method development.
• Green Office (GO) Promotes sustainability and environmental awareness, providing pharmaceutical consulting services with a focus on environmentally friendly practices.
• Alumni Office (AO) Maintains alumni database and provides career advancement services, networking opportunities, and faculty support for graduates.
• Drug Manufacture Unit (DMU) Provides pharmaceutical manufacturing services and training, offering GMP-compliant manufacturing capabilities and workshops on pharmaceutical manufacturing and regulatory affairs.
• Artificial Intelligence Unit (AIU) Dedicated unit for AI applications in pharmacy education and research, offering workshops and training programs.
• ICDL Training and Certification International Computer Driving License training and certification program authorized by UNESCO, delivered through the Computer Center (IT Pharma).
• Library Services Comprehensive library services including access to journals, books, theses, and electronic databases for research and academic use.
• Continuous Pharmacy Education Centre (CPEC) Continuing pharmacy education and professional development center offering advanced training, certifications, and American Board preparation programs for practicing pharmacists.

Quantifiable outcome

• First pharmacy faculty to receive institutional accreditation in Egypt
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Egyptian Federation of Pharmacy Students (EPSF-Cairo)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on community service activities including medical convoys, sustainability campaigns, and student development programs. Joint organization of awareness campaigns on sustainable development goals.
• Professional Development Centers (PDC) - IRB, CPEC, FOPCCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIntegrated professional development ecosystem providing international relations, continuing pharmacy education, and career services to students and alumni.
• Cairo UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent institution providing administrative support, scientific computation center, and access to university-wide facilities and resources.
• Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (Egypt)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOversight and regulatory body for higher education; supports research initiatives and academic standards compliance.
• Pharmaceutical Companies and FactoriesmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry partnerships through Center of Excellence and Drug Manufacture Unit for consulting services, training, and research collaboration.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• UCL School of Pharmacy: Globally top-ranked UK pharmacy school and a benchmark for QS subject rankings; comparable on academic structure, research output, and industry partnerships, though not a direct commercial competitor.
• Monash University Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences: Internationally ranked pharmacy school with extensive industry consulting and CPD programs, used as a global reference point for academic quality, research scale, and continuing professional education.

Direct peers

• Faculty of Pharmacy, Alexandria University: Long-established Egyptian public pharmacy faculty offering parallel PharmD and postgraduate programs; competes directly with Cairo University for top-ranked national students and research recognition.
• Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University: One of the largest public pharmacy faculties in Egypt, directly competing for the same Egyptian undergraduate and postgraduate pool with overlapping PharmD, Clinical Pharmacy, and graduate programs.
• Faculty of Pharmacy, Tanta University: Public Egyptian pharmacy faculty with similar undergraduate and postgraduate offerings and research centers, competing for the same national admissions pool.
• Faculty of Pharmacy, Mansoura University: Major regional Egyptian pharmacy faculty with comparable academic and research programs; competes for Delta-region students and for the same Egyptian regulatory and industry recognition.

Regional players

• King Saud University College of Pharmacy: Top-ranked Saudi pharmacy school and the leading competitor for high-fee international students from the Arab world; overlaps heavily on research output, QS ranking visibility, and industry consulting relationships.
• Jordan University of Science and Technology Faculty of Pharmacy: Leading pharmacy faculty in Jordan with English-medium instruction, competing for the same regional postgraduate and international student pool as Cairo University's Faculty of Pharmacy.

Emerging players

• American University in Cairo School of Pharmacy: Newer, English-medium private pharmacy program in Egypt that targets fee-paying Egyptian and international students with a modern curriculum, competing with Cairo University's more traditional offering.
• Future University in Egypt Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences: Private Egyptian pharmacy faculty with English-medium programs and modern labs; a fast-growing competitor for fee-paying Egyptian and international students that the public Cairo University faculty would otherwise capture.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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