Pharos University in Alexandria

What Pharos University in Alexandria does

Pharos University in Alexandria (PUA) is a private higher-education institution and Alexandria's first private university, founded in 2006 and headquartered on Canal El Mahmoudia Street in the Smouha neighbourhood of Alexandria, Egypt. It delivers undergraduate and postgraduate education across 12 faculties spanning Pharmacy, Dentistry, Engineering, Financial and Administrative Sciences, Languages & Translation, Legal Studies and International Transactions, Tourism and Hotels Management, Physical Therapy, Mass Communication, Applied Health Sciences Technology, Arts and Design, and Computer Science & Artificial Intelligence. Teaching is delivered in English on-campus, supported by a Blackboard LMS, a Power Campus student information system, an electronic library (Egyptian Knowledge Bank integration), and a 360-degree virtual tour. The institution also operates continuing-education centers including an Arabic Language Center (ALC), English Language Centre (ELC) in partnership with the British Council, an authorized Cambridge CELTA center (code EG211), a Career Development and Entrepreneurship Center (CDEC), and an Innovation & Entrepreneurship Center.

Its core technology stack combines a third-party Blackboard LMS for online course delivery and lecture recording with Power Campus for student records, registration, and progress tracking, supplemented by electronic payment for tuition. The academic offering includes differentiated components such as KTH-PUA and TU Dublin-PUA dual-degree engineering and business programs, an IoT Research Laboratory, the Materials Science Technology Research School, a Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology Research Laboratory, and student media facilities (Pharos Radio, PUA TV Channel). Research outputs are administered via the Research and International Publishing Administration (RIPA) and indexed in Scopus, with participation in QS World, SCImago, Webometrics, and THE-Impact rankings; international partnerships span TU Dublin, KTH, TU Delft, Hochschule Heilbronn, Universidad de Málaga, Niagara College, JAMK, FH Campus Wien, Dublin University, Senghor University, the British Council, Confucius Institute, and The Japan Foundation.

PUA's revenue model is tuition-based, classified as recurring annual billing for both undergraduate and postgraduate students, with an undisclosed price list and electronic payment processing. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer: students enroll through the PUA Admission office via the website, campus visits, or the International Students office, with no third-party distribution or tuition disclosed publicly. Customer segments are horizontal by geography and use case, covering domestic Egyptian undergraduates, postgraduate researchers, international students (primarily through the ALC), and students seeking internationally credentialed degrees via dual-degree pathways.

Name

Pharos University in Alexandria

Legal name

Pharos University in Alexandria

Website

https://pua.edu.eg

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Pharos University in Alexandria (PUA), founded in 2006, is Alexandria's first private university and operates 12 faculties delivering English-language undergraduate and postgraduate education to domestic Egyptian and international students, supported by Blackboard LMS and a network of dual-degree international partnerships.

Ownership category

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Applied Research & Innovation Universities (EDAHAEAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Engineering & Technical Professions (PE, Engineering CPD) (EDAAALAF), Accounting, Audit & Tax (CPA/CA/ACCA CPE) (EDAAALAA), University/College Continuing Education (Extension) Programs (EDAAAEAA), Language & Communication Continuing Education (EDAAAEAF)

Keywords

• Private higher education
• Undergraduate degree programs
• Postgraduate research programs
• Language training certification
• Continuing professional education

Headquarters

HQ city

Alexandria

HQ country

Egypt

HQ region

Africa

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Revenue generated from student tuition payments across undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Electronic payment system available for tuition fee processing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Pharos University in Alexandria is a private university offering higher education degrees across 12 academic faculties (Pharmacy, Dentistry, Engineering, Financial and Administrative Sciences, Languages & Translation, Legal Studies, Tourism and Hotels Management, Physical Therapy, Mass Communication, Applied Health Sciences Technology, Arts and Design, and Computer Science & Artificial Intelligence) at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The university also delivers continuing education through language centers (Arabic Language Center, English Language Centre), professional certification programs (Cambridge CELTA), and research administration services (RIPA), supported by Blackboard LMS and Power Campus digital platforms.

Product overview

Pharos University in Alexandria operates as a comprehensive private university offering higher education across 12 academic faculties spanning health sciences, engineering, business, humanities, and applied sciences. The university provides a multi-layer portfolio combining degree-granting academic faculties with continuing education centers (including Cambridge CELTA and language training), research administration services through RIPA, innovation and entrepreneurship support, and digital learning platforms (Blackboard LMS and Power Campus student portal). Key offerings include pharmacy and pharmaceutical nanotechnology research, engineering with dual-degree programs (TU Dublin, KTH), media production (Pharos Radio and TV Channel), and professional certification programs. The university serves undergraduate and postgraduate students through both on-campus facilities and online learning systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Faculty of Pharmacy Pharmacy education covering pharmaceutical chemistry, pharmaceutics, pharmacognosy, pharmacology, clinical pharmacy, and microbiology, with associated Drug Research Center and Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology Research Laboratory, for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Faculty of Dentistry Dental education with outpatient dental clinics and postgraduate studies across multiple dental specialties, serving dental students seeking professional dental qualifications.
• Faculty of Engineering Engineering education including Architectural, Computer, Construction, Electrical, Mechanical, and Petrochemical Engineering departments, offering KTH-PUA Dual Degree program and publishing the Pharos Engineering Science Journal, for engineering students.
• Faculty of Financial and Administrative Sciences Business and administration education with TU Dublin-PUA dual degree program, Executive MBA, and International Journal, for students pursuing business and financial careers.
• Faculty of Languages & Translation Language and translation education including Arabic, English, French, Spanish, Turkish, Chinese, and Linguistic Engineering, publishing the Pharos International Journal of Languages and Translation, for language students and translators.
• Faculty of Legal Studies and International Relations Legal studies and international transactions education covering various law disciplines, for students pursuing legal careers.
• Faculty of Tourism and Hotels Management Tourism and hospitality education with Sustainable Environmental Center and industry internship programs, publishing the PIJTH International Journal, for students pursuing tourism and hospitality careers.
• Faculty of Physical Therapy Physical therapy education with outpatient clinics providing practical training, for students pursuing physical therapy careers.
• Faculty of Mass Communication Media education with departments for Digital Journalism, Public Relations, Radio and TV, operating Pharos Radio and PUA TV Channel, for students pursuing media and communication careers.
• Faculty of Applied Health Sciences Technology Health sciences technology education including Nursing, Medical Laboratory, Radiology, Optical Technology, Dental Prostheses, Anesthesia, and Biomedical Equipment programs, for students pursuing allied health careers.
• Faculty of Arts and Design Arts and design education in Decor, Fashion Design, Graphic Design, Media Arts, and Painting, publishing Pharos International Journal of Arts and Design, for students pursuing creative arts careers.
• Faculty of Computer Science & Artificial Intelligence Computer science and AI education with dedicated facilities and quality assurance unit, for students pursuing computer science and artificial intelligence careers.
• Cambridge CELTA Program Cambridge Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA) certification program, authorized center EG211, offering periodic CELTA courses and teacher training for aspiring English language teachers.
• Arabic Language Center (ALC) Arabic language courses for foreign speakers including TAFL (Teaching Arabic as a Foreign Language) program, for international students seeking Arabic language proficiency.
• English Language Centre (ELC) English language training center offering courses, workshops, IELTS preparation, podcast, community services, and professional development, partnering with British Council, for learners seeking English language proficiency.
• Career Development and Entrepreneurship Center (CDEC) Career development services offering academic courses, workshops, training, and partnership programs for student employability, for students and graduates seeking career advancement.
• Internet of Things (IoT) Laboratory Research laboratory for IoT studies and applications within the postgraduate studies sector, for postgraduate researchers and students conducting IoT research.

Quantifiable outcome

• International recognition through ranking participation in QS World Ranking, SCImago, Webometrics, THE-Impact Ranking

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered minor, major and core.

• ADPSminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 June 2026Cooperation protocol signed for mutual academic and professional development.
• TU DelftmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 June 2026Architectural Engineering collaboration for academic partnerships and knowledge exchange.
• Dublin UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2026Tourism and Hotels Management faculty collaboration with experts from Dublin for academic exchange.
• Málaga UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2026Collaboration with experts from Málaga University for Tourism and Hotels Management programs.
• Senghor UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2026PUA hosted by Senghor University for cross-institutional collaboration.
• FH Campus WienminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 May 2026Austrian university hosting PUA delegation for promoting academic partnerships.
• TU DublincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for dual degree programs in Financial and Administrative Sciences. Students can earn degrees from both PUA and TU Dublin.
• Universidad de MálagamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational cooperation partner for academic exchange and joint programs.
• Hochschule Heilbronn (Heilbronn University)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman university partnership for academic collaboration and student mobility.
• Niagara CollegemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCanadian college partnership for international education programs.
• JAMK University of Applied SciencesmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFinnish university partnership for academic exchange and collaboration.
• Royal Institute of Technology (KTH)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwedish university partnership offering dual degree programs in Engineering, particularly Architectural Engineering. Students can graduate with both PUA and KTH degrees.
• Confucius InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChinese language and culture center offering Chinese language courses.
• The Japan FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJapanese language and culture program offering basic Japanese language courses.
• The British CouncilmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for English language teaching and Cambridge CELTA certification courses.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• American University in Cairo: Egypt's flagship English-language private university. Comparable as a comprehensive private university serving fee-paying domestic and international students across multiple faculties including engineering, business, and arts.
• Alexandria University: The dominant public university in Alexandria with the largest local student base. Comparable as the primary higher-education institution competing for Alexandria students and talent PUA targets.

Regional players

• October 6 University: Private Egyptian university offering multi-faculty programs across medicine, dentistry, engineering, and business. Comparable in scope of faculties and private-sector positioning though operating primarily in Greater Cairo.
• Université Senghor: Francophone African university in Alexandria operating across multiple African countries. Already a PUA partner and comparable as a regional higher-education institution in the same city serving international learners.
• Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport: Pan-Arab higher-education institution headquartered in Alexandria with multi-country campuses. Comparable as a regional, English-language institution serving Arab students across engineering, business, and maritime disciplines.

Direct peers

• Nile University: Private Egyptian university concentrated on engineering, business, and applied technology. Comparable in scale, tuition-driven model, and focus on STEM and business education.
• British University in Egypt: Private Egyptian university affiliated with UK institutions offering undergraduate and postgraduate programs in engineering, business, health, and arts — directly overlapping PUA's faculty mix and tuition-driven model.
• German University in Cairo: Large private Egyptian university with German academic partnerships and dual-degree pathways. Closely comparable to PUA given its engineering and applied sciences focus plus international partnership model.
• Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology: Egyptian private university focused on engineering and applied sciences with strong Japanese academic partnerships. Comparable to PUA's Faculty of Engineering and its international collaboration strategy.
• Ahram Canadian University: Private Egyptian university with Canadian curriculum partnerships. Comparable as a multi-faculty private university targeting English-language instruction and international credentials.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/pua_edu_eg
• Facebookfacebook.com/pua.edu.eg
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/puaedueg

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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