Alamein International University

What Alamein International University does

Alamein International University (AIU) is a private higher education institution established in 2020 in New Alamein City, Egypt, operating under the Egyptian Ministry of Higher Education framework. The university delivers undergraduate and graduate programs across ten academic fields, including Business, Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, Pharmacy Sciences, Dental Medicine, Public Health Sciences, Arts & Design, International Legal Studies, Advanced Basic Sciences, and Physical Therapy. Its core technology infrastructure is built on industry-standard platforms: Canvas LMS for course delivery, a Student Information System (SIS) portal for academic administration, campus-wide MATLAB and Simulink licensing, Microsoft Office 365, and a MyDispense pharmacy simulation platform (originally developed by Monash University). The university also hosts the MESPET regional pharmacology society and a Health Promotion & Sustainability Center, the latter anchoring its WHO Health Promoting University designation.

AIU's business model is tuition-driven, with revenue primarily generated from undergraduate and graduate tuition fees (subscription/recurring) and supplementary revenue from summer research training programs and academic conferences (e.g., MESPET annual meeting registration fees). Pricing is partially disclosed: the dual MEng in Construction Engineering Management with the University of Alabama at Birmingham is priced at $14,000 total for MENA residents, while Egyptian students receive a $2,500 scholarship. Distribution is executed through direct admissions (on-campus and online applications via aiu.edu.eg), dual-degree pathways with partner universities in the US, France, Scotland, and Canada, summer research and internship programs, and a Coursera partnership for online content. Customer segments include domestic Egyptian students holding Thanaweya Amma certificates, MENA-region graduate and professional students, international exchange and dual-degree students, and industry partners (EPROM, ACPA, MAESC) providing practical training and employment pathways.

The university has accumulated distinct competitive positioning through international dual-degree partnerships (University of Louisville, West Virginia University, University of Alabama Birmingham, Jean Moulin Lyon 3, Ontario Tech, Virginia Tech, AlMaktoum College/Abertay), two high-profile recognitions in 2026 (WHO first Health Promoting University in Egypt and Africa; UNESCO Quantum City Prize 1st in Africa, 2nd globally), and a growing portfolio of industry and technology partnerships (Huawei, Coursera, IAPH, AUF). It is governed by a Board of Trustees with President Prof. Essam Elkordi and VP Prof. Hesham Gaber; no parent company or private equity ownership is disclosed.

Name

Alamein International University

Legal name

Alamein International University

Website

https://aiu.edu.eg

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Alamein International University is a private Egyptian higher education institution founded in 2020 in New Alamein City, offering undergraduate and graduate programs across ten academic fields with international dual-degree partnerships in the US, France, and Canada.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

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Comprehensive Doctoral Research Universities (Multi-Disciplinary) (EDAHABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

STEM-Focused Research Universities (Engineering & Applied Sciences) (EDAHABAB), Polytechnic & Applied Sciences Universities (EDAHAEAB), Law & Legal Studies Research Universities (EDAHABAF)

Keywords

• Higher education
• University degree programs
• International dual degrees
• Applied research training
• Professional healthcare education

Headquarters

HQ city

New Alamein City

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: AIU generates primary revenue from tuition fees charged to undergraduate and graduate students for its academic programs. Tuition fees vary by program, with per-semester costs for certain programs (e.g., $2,800/semester for the UAB dual MEng program). Additional fees include application fees, housing, and other academic service charges. Egyptian and international students are charged differential rates, with Egyptian students eligible for scholarships.
2. Summer Research and Training Programs: Revenue generated from fully funded (by partner universities) and partially funded summer research training programs, internships, and exchange programs with international partners such as University of Louisville, Ontario Tech, and Virginia Tech. Some programs provide stipends to students while others generate institutional revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Alamein International University is a private higher education institution in New Alamein City, Egypt offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs across 10 academic fields including Business, Engineering, Computer Science, Pharmacy, Dentistry, Arts & Design, International Legal Studies, Public Health, Physical Therapy, and Advanced Basic Sciences. It delivers international dual-degree programs with US and European partner universities, summer research training, internships, and applied learning tied to industry partners.

Product overview

Alamein International University (AIU) is a higher education institution operating as a multi-faculty university with ten academic fields of study. The university's technology infrastructure includes a Student Information System (SIS) Portal, Canvas Learning Management System, campus-wide MATLAB licensing, Microsoft Office 365, MyDispense pharmacy simulation platform, and Coursera partnership for online learning. AIU offers international dual/joint degree programs with partner universities (University of Louisville, West Virginia University, Jean Moulin Lyon 3, University of Alabama Birmingham, William Paterson University), student exchange and internship programs, and hosted research initiatives including the MESPET pharmacology society chapter. The university also operates a Health Promotion & Sustainability Center and provides intramural research grants for undergraduate students. AIU was designated by WHO as the first Health Promoting University in Egypt and Africa.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Undergraduate Academic Programs (Fields of Study) Undergraduate bachelor's degree programs spanning ten academic fields for Egyptian Thanaweya Amma certificate holders and Arab/foreign certificate holders seeking internationally-oriented higher education.
• Graduate Dual Degree Programs Graduate dual-degree programs delivered online/hybrid in partnership with foreign universities, including the UAB Dual MEng in Construction Engineering Management (19 months, 33 credit hours) and MBA with AlMaktoum College/Abertay, targeting MENA-region professionals.
• Undergraduate Dual/Joint Degree Programs International dual-degree programs enabling AIU students to earn two accredited bachelor's degrees (one from AIU, one from a partner university) through 2+2 and 3+1 pathways with University of Louisville, West Virginia University, Jean Moulin Lyon 3, and William Paterson University/Ocean County College.
• Student Exchange and Internship Programs International student exchange and internship programs including summer research training at University of Louisville (5th consecutive year in 2026), summer internships at Ontario Tech Canada (3 research labs), student exchange with Virginia Tech, and public health training with the International Academy of Public Health (IAPH).

Quantifiable outcome

• First 'Health Promoting University' in Egypt and Africa (WHO designation)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core, emerging, supporting and flagship.

• Egyptian Projects Operation and Maintenance Company (EPROM)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 20 April 2026Cooperation agreement signed April 20, 2026 under patronage of AIU President Dr. Essam Elkordi and VP Dr. Hesham Gaber. Agreement aims to support students' practical training, enhance professional skills, and bridge the gap between academic study and labor market requirements. Agreement includes joint programs in technical and vocational training, exchange of academic and practical expertise, and employment pathways for graduates.
• Alexandria Carbon Black Company (ACPA)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 20 April 2026Alexandria Company for Petroleum Additives (ACPA) cooperation agreement signed April 20, 2026 to support student practical training, implement joint programs in technical and vocational training, facilitate exchange of academic and practical expertise, and create employment pathways for outstanding graduates. Represented by Eng. Salah Gaber Bahnasy, Chairman and Managing Director.
• Mohamed Aglan Energy Services Company (MAESC)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 20 April 2026Cooperation agreement signed April 20, 2026 to support student practical training and career readiness. Agreement part of university's strategy to build strong ties with leading industrial and productive institutions, providing distinguished field training opportunities, implementing joint technical and vocational training programs, and facilitating exchange of academic and practical expertise.
• University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), USAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026AIU President Prof. Essam El Kordi and VP Prof. Hesham Gaber welcomed Prof. Wael ElRayes, Co-Director of Center for Global Health and Development at UNMC College of Public Health, to explore academic and research collaboration in public health. Discussions covered student exchange, training programs, joint research projects, Fulbright Program opportunities, and potential establishment of a Fulbright Program office at AIU.
• HuaweiemergingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026AIU VP Prof. Hesham Gaber and Dean of CS&E Prof. Mustafa Elnainay met with Huawei delegation (including Managing Director William Zheng and ICT Academy MD Eng. Asmaa Serag Eldin) to explore establishing specialized training programs for AIU students, collaborating on upgrading university technological infrastructure, and supporting AIU's digital transformation initiatives through Huawei's digital solutions.
• University of Wisconsin-Madison, USAsupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Joint research collaboration with University of Wisconsin-Madison resulting in a research paper 'Pharmacists and Ramadan: Knowledge, Attitudes, and Clinical Interventions Supporting Safe Fasting, A Systematic Review' presented at the International Social Pharmacy Workshop Conference in Ireland, June 28 – July 2, 2026. Research led by Dr. Mohamed Ezzat Amin and Dr. Amani El-Bassiouni (AIU) with Dr. Betty Chewning and Dr. Mohamed Shoukry Noweigi (UW-Madison).
• World Health Organization (WHO)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026WHO declared AIU as the first 'Health Promoting University' in Egypt and Africa, recognizing the university's Health Promotion & Sustainability Center and campus-wide health and wellness initiatives aligned with WHO frameworks and UN Sustainable Development Goals. AIU is pursuing official WHO accreditation as a specialized training center in health promotion.
• Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie (AUF)supportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Collaboration on AI integration workshops for education and academic research. AUF-supported training workshop series titled 'Integrating Artificial Intelligence into Education and Academic Research' launched at AIU under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Rasha Elshinety, Director of Office of International Relations and External Cooperation. Workshop directed to faculty deans and program directors.
• Ontario Tech University, CanadasupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Three research labs at Ontario Tech offer up to 6 summer internships starting from summer 2023 for Computer Science and Engineering students. Partnership provides international research experience and exposure to Canadian academic standards.
• AlMaktoum College of Higher Education – Abertay University, ScotlandsupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023MOU signed for Double Degree Program offering Master of Business Administration (MBA) among other potential programs. Partnership provides pathways for AIU graduates to obtain UK-accredited graduate credentials.
• International Academy of Public Health (IAPH)supportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023AIU signed memorandum of cooperation with IAPH to hold courses, training diploma programs, and professional certificates. IAPH is a leading institution in public health concerned with training, education, and capacity building through its e-learning platform and professional certification programs.
• Ocean County College & William Paterson University, USAsupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Cooperation with Ocean County College and William Paterson University to offer dual degree programs and training in data analysis, financial planning, human resources, and other programs.
• Virginia Tech University, USAsupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 February 2022Initial cooperation terms agreed February 16, 2022 with Faculty of Computer Science and Engineering. A project-based course was jointly taught in Spring 2023, with three groups of students from both universities working on 3 smart city projects. Agreement details and methodology were negotiated for signing and activation in Fall 2022.
• West Virginia University (WVU), USAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Dual degree program (2+2 and 3+1) in Cyber Security with WVU, with National Telecommunication Regulatory Authority joining as Strategic Partner. Collaboration also extended to Business, PharmD, and Arts and Design programs. Includes exchange of students and faculty, joint research, and course accreditation. The 3+1 (+1) program in Cyber Security is a notable offering.
• University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), USAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 November 2021Dual Master of Engineering in Construction Engineering Management degree (33 credit hours, 19 months) offered online/hybrid in partnership with UAB School of Engineering and Housing and Building National Research Center (HBRC). Students earn one diploma from UAB and one from AIU. Total program cost $14,000 USD for MENA region residents. Also includes dual MSCE (Civil Engineering) with or without thesis pathway.
• University of Louisville (UofL), USAflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Flagship dual-degree partnership (2+2 programs) in Bioengineering and Computer Science & Engineering with the J.B. Speed School of Engineering at UofL. AIU students spend two years at AIU and two years at UofL, graduating with two accredited bachelor's degrees. AIU students pay in-state tuition equivalent at UofL Speed School. Partnership also includes fully funded Summer Research Training Program (5th consecutive year in 2026), hosting 25+ students from 8 Egyptian universities including 9 AIU students. Joint research collaboration established 2021. First dual-degree cohorts graduated 2024 and 2025.
• Jean Moulin Lyon 3 University, FrancecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Dual degree program in Advertising and Communication within the Faculty of Arts and Design. Students receive one degree from Jean Moulin Lyon 3 University (France) and one from AIU. The program is conducted under the cooperation agreement, with candidates required to fill out application/transfer forms.
• CourserasupportingTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2021Strategic partnership providing AIU students access to Coursera's online learning platform and courses from global universities, enhancing digital education offerings and supplementing on-campus instruction.
• Alexandria University, EgyptsupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Strategic partner university providing academic collaboration, articulation pathways, and institutional cooperation. Listed as a key strategic partner on AIU's website alongside AUC and University of Louisville.
• The American University in Cairo (AUC)supportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Strategic partner university listed on AIU's website alongside Alexandria University and University of Louisville, indicating institutional cooperation and academic collaboration.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Canadian International College (CIC): Private Egyptian institution offering Canadian-transcript dual-degree pathways, primarily in business and applied sciences, affiliated with Canadian institutions. Comparable to AIU's international dual-degree model, target student segment, and tuition-based revenue structure, though with a narrower program catalog.
• Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology (E-JUST): Egyptian government-supported university delivering Japan-aligned applied science, engineering, and graduate research programs with strong industry linkage. Comparable to AIU in applied/polytechnic orientation, international research collaboration, and focus on STEM graduate employability, though it operates under a public funding model rather than AIU's private tuition model.
• British University in Egypt (BUE): Private Egyptian university offering UK-accredited programs with partnerships across British universities, focused on engineering, business, and applied sciences. Comparable to AIU in private-sector positioning, international partnership model, and competition for the same Egyptian and MENA student pool seeking Western-style credentials domestically.
• German University in Cairo (GUC): Private Egyptian university offering German-accredited engineering, applied sciences, and management programs with extensive dual-degree partnerships with German universities. Closely comparable to AIU on private Egyptian delivery model, applied STEM emphasis, international dual-degree catalog, and target students seeking foreign credentials at lower cost than studying abroad.
• Nile University: Private Egyptian university focused on engineering, computer science, business, and health sciences with strong industry and technology partnerships. Comparable to AIU in private Egyptian STEM positioning, technology-stack emphasis, and competition for Egyptian high-school graduates seeking applied, internationally-oriented degrees.
• New Mansoura University: New-generation Egyptian public university located in a planned new-city development (New Mansoura), with applied science, engineering, and health programs. Comparable to AIU as a peer Egyptian 'new-city' university, with similar recruitment pool (cited alongside AIU in the UofL summer research cohort) and similar positioning around practical/industry-aligned education.

Regional players

• Pharos University in Alexandria: Private university based in Alexandria offering applied programs in pharmacy, dentistry, engineering, and business with a strong regional catchment in northern Egypt. Comparable to AIU in geographic catchment overlap (Alexandria / North Coast region), private applied-science positioning, and competition for the same North-Coast and Delta student segments.
• Université Senghor d'Alexandrie: Francophone African postgraduate university in Alexandria delivering master's programs in health, management, and sustainable development under an African governance framework. Comparable to AIU in MENA-focused graduate education, French/African academic alignment, and the regional postgraduate student segment, though focused exclusively on master's-level cohorts.

Broad incumbents

• American University in Cairo (AUC): Egypt's flagship private, US-accredited English-language university offering liberal arts, business, engineering, and sciences with a wide international partnership footprint. Directly comparable in target student (high-achieving Egyptian and MENA students seeking international-standard credentials) and in dual-degree/articulation strategy, but operates at substantially larger scale and brand maturity than AIU.

Others

• Huawei ICT Academy network universities: Network of universities partnered with Huawei for ICT talent development, certification, and curriculum collaboration. AIU is engaged in exploratory discussions with Huawei for a similar arrangement; this peer category illustrates comparable institutions pursuing technology-vendor partnerships to accelerate applied digital curricula and student credentials.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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