What Higher Technological Institute (Egypt) does

The Higher Technological Institute (HTI), formally the Higher Technological Institute of 10th of Ramadan, is a private, non-profit Egyptian higher education institution established by Ministerial Decree No. 1133 on October 27, 1988 as the first private institute for higher engineering education in Egypt. It is owned and operated by the New Urban Communities Development Association, a non-profit society created to support engineering education in new urban communities. The institute operates from a main campus in 10th of Ramadan City (Sharqia Governorate) with a branch in Marsa Matrouh, and is accredited by the Egyptian Engineers Syndicate. Headcount is reported at 251-500 employees.

HTI delivers undergraduate and graduate programs across ten academic departments, including Electrical, Architectural, Civil, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Biomedical, and Chemical Engineering, along with Business Administration (at both the main campus and Marsa Matrouh branch) and Computer Science. The institute also operates adjunct service units: an Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center, a Training and Human Development Center, an Electronic Services Portal (MIS system, leave requests, job portal, meeting room booking), and a Central Library. The core technology is conventional applied engineering education rather than any proprietary platform; supporting infrastructure is a web-based MIS and content/announcement portal.

The business model is tuition-driven, with annual fees of 32,502.5 EGP including books and insurance, billed on an annual cadence. Students are admitted directly based on meeting minimum academic thresholds (e.g., 261.5 degrees for engineering departments), routed through Egypt's higher education coordination system. The primary customer segment is individual higher education students; corporate/industry partners (e.g., Egyptian Telecommunications Company "WE", Belayim Petroleum Company, Canal Electricity Distribution Company, Ain Shams University, Banha University, 10th of Ramadan City Authority) function as internship and field-training collaborators rather than direct revenue customers. Marketing is conducted primarily through the official website (hti.edu.eg) and a Facebook page. Revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Name

Higher Technological Institute (Egypt)

Legal name

Higher Technological Institute of 10th of Ramadan (المعهد التكنولوجى العالى بالعاشر من رمضان)

Website

https://hti.edu.eg

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

The Higher Technological Institute (HTI) is a private, non-profit Egyptian higher education institution founded in 1988, offering undergraduate and graduate programs across engineering, business administration, and computer science to students seeking market-ready technical qualifications.

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Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

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Services-Educational Services (8200)

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Institutes of Technology (IoT / Technical Universities) (EDAHAEAC)

Keywords

• Engineering higher education
• Applied engineering training
• Undergraduate degree programs
• Computer science education
• Business administration programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Cairo

HQ country

Egypt

HQ region

Africa

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Pricing tiers

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Core offering

HTI is a private Egyptian higher education institution that delivers undergraduate degree programs across engineering disciplines (Electrical, Architectural, Civil, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Biomedical, Chemical), Computer Science, and Business Administration, with emphasis on practical, market-ready engineering education. The institute complements its academic programs with student services including an electronic portal, central library, training and human development center, and an innovation and entrepreneurship center.

Product overview

Higher Technological Institute (HTI) is a private Egyptian higher education institution established by ministerial decree in 1988, offering comprehensive engineering, business administration, and computer science programs. The institute operates a unified educational platform with academic departments, student services, electronic portals, and community engagement centers including innovation, training, and career services. The institution has a main campus in 10th of Ramadan City and a branch in Marsa Matrouh.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Engineering Education Programs Undergraduate degree programs in Electrical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, and Chemical Engineering, with a focus on practical, market-ready engineering education and Egyptian Engineers Syndicate accreditation.
• Computer Science Programs Undergraduate programs covering computing sciences and information technology disciplines, offered as part of HTI's academic offerings at the main campus.
• Business Administration Programs Undergraduate business administration degrees offered at the main 10th of Ramadan campus and at the Marsa Matrouh branch.
• Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship supporting student innovation, entrepreneurial skill development, and business startup initiatives.
• Training and Human Development Center Training and professional development services delivering capacity-building programs for students and community members.
• Electronic Services Portal Online portal providing student services including MIS system access (mis.hti.edu.eg), employee leave management, a jobs portal, and meeting-room booking.
• Central Library Central library providing academic resources and research materials for students and faculty across all departments.

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Direct peers

• German University in Cairo (GUC): A private Egyptian university offering engineering and applied sciences programs with German academic partnerships. Comparable as a tuition-driven private engineering institution competing for the same Egyptian student pool.
• Misr University for Science and Technology (MUST): A private Egyptian university focused on science, engineering, and technology programs. Comparable as a private engineering-focused institution serving similar student demographics in Egypt.
• Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology (E-JUST): A government-supported Egyptian university focused on engineering and science with Japanese curriculum models. Comparable as an engineering-focused higher education institution serving Egyptian students with technical specializations.
• British University in Egypt (BUE): A private Egyptian university offering UK-affiliated engineering and business programs. Comparable as a private-sector competitor in the Egyptian higher education market with engineering focus and similar tuition model.
• October 6 University: A private Egyptian university offering engineering and applied sciences programs. Comparable as a private-sector engineering higher education provider in Egypt competing in similar geographic markets.
• Ahram Canadian University (ACU): A private Egyptian university offering engineering and media programs. Comparable as a private Egyptian higher education institution targeting engineering students in a similar fee-based model.
• Nile University (Egypt): A private Egyptian university in Cairo offering engineering, business, and computer science programs. Directly comparable as a private-sector higher education competitor targeting similar student segments in engineering and technology fields.

Broad incumbents

• American University in Cairo (AUC): One of Egypt's largest and most established private universities offering engineering, business, and arts programs. Comparable as a private higher education incumbent in Egypt with broader program offerings and stronger brand recognition.

Market position

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Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/HTI.EGY
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/higher-technological-institute

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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