Badr University in Assuit-BUA

What Badr University in Assuit-BUA does

Badr University in Assuit (BUA) is a private Egyptian undergraduate university established by presidential decree in 2021 and located in New Nasser City, West of Assiut, in Upper Egypt. The university is part of CIRA Education, the largest integrated provider of educational services in the Egyptian private sector (founded 1992, listed on the EGX30, more than 17 subsidiaries and 40,000 students served across Egypt). BUA commenced teaching in 2022 with 7 faculties, added 3 more in 2023 and 2 more in 2024, against a presidential-decree authorization of 17 faculties, indicating a phased build-out.

BUA delivers degree programs through Schools including Law (L.L.B), Pharmacy (PharmD), Nursing (BSN), Physical Therapy (B.Sc. PT), Linguistics and Translation, Artificial Intelligence and Data Management, Biotechnology, and Technology of Applied Health Sciences, supplemented by community-service programs such as the Child University Program and an Entrepreneurship Club. Operational technology includes a Melimu-based Learning Management System (LMS) for coursework, quizzes, and attendance, a central library of 8,000+ titles, simulation centers equipped with sonars, x-rays and ECG machines, specialized laboratories in pharmacy and physical therapy, and 10+ computer, robotics, and digital-design labs. BUA also maintains international partnerships with 30+ universities (Winston Salem State, Virginia Commonwealth, La Sapienza, Seoul National, Texas International Education Consortium, Vanvitelli, Loma Linda, Arizona, Cardiff Metropolitan) and a testing partnership with AMIDEAST.

BUA's revenue model is tuition-driven (subscription/annual billing cadence), with scholarships and discounts ranging from 5% to 90% based on academic merit, athletic achievement, family/employment ties to CIRA/Future Schools, and special circumstances (martyrs' children, deceased parent). Distribution is direct-to-consumer via the admission.bua.edu.eg portal, with on-campus delivery. Pricing is not publicly disclosed as a fixed figure. Governance is anchored by Dr. Hassan El Kalla (CIRA founder/chairman) as Chair of the Board of Trustees and Prof. Dr. Mostafa Mohamed Kamal (former President of Assiut University and Sohag University) as University President.

Name

Badr University in Assuit-BUA

Legal name

Badr University in Assiut

Website

https://bua.edu.eg

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Badr University in Assuit (BUA) is a private Egyptian undergraduate university established in 2021 as part of CIRA Education, serving students in Upper Egypt with 17 authorized faculties across health sciences, law, AI, biotechnology, and the humanities.

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Undergraduate degree programs
• Private university education
• Medical and health sciences education
• Applied arts education

Headquarters

HQ city

Assiut

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. Undergraduate Tuition: BUA generates revenue primarily through tuition fees charged for undergraduate degree programs across its 17 faculties. The university offers various scholarship tiers and discounts based on academic achievement, athletic accomplishments, and demographic criteria.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

BUA is a private Egyptian university delivering undergraduate degree programs (L.L.B, PharmD, BSN, B.Sc. PT, B.Sc. in AI, Biotechnology, Linguistics & Translation, Applied Health Sciences Technology) across 17 faculties established by presidential decree. The university provides on-campus instruction supported by specialized laboratories, simulation centers, a medical clinic, and a Learning Management System, and generates revenue through tuition fees with a scholarship and discount structure ranging from 5% to 90%.

Product overview

Badr University in Assiut operates as a multi-faculty private university established in 2021 as part of CIRA Education. The university offers a portfolio of undergraduate academic programs through its Schools: Law (L.L.B), Pharmacy (PharmD), Nursing (BSN), Physical Therapy (B.Sc. PT), Linguistics and Translation, Artificial Intelligence and Data Management, Biotechnology, and Technology of Applied Health Sciences. Beyond academic instruction, BUA provides educational technology services through its Learning Management System (LMS), community outreach via Training/Languages/Translation Center, Community Services Center, and the Child University Program, as well as student development through its Entrepreneurship Club. The university has expanded from 7 faculties in 2022 to 17 faculties according to presidential decree, with international partnerships supporting academic collaboration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• School of Law (Bachelor of Law, L.L.B)
• School of Pharmacy (Bachelor of Pharmacy, PharmD)
• School of Nursing (Bachelor of Nursing, BSN)
• School of Physical Therapy (B.Sc. PT)
• School of Linguistics and Translation
• School of Artificial Intelligence and Data Management
• School of Biotechnology
• School of Technology of Applied Health Sciences
• Learning Management System (LMS)
• BUA Training, Languages, and Translation Center
• BUA Community Services Center
• Entrepreneurship Club
• The Child University Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Central library houses over 8,000 book titles across medicine, sciences, engineering, economics, business, filmmaking, social sciences, and humanities
• +2 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Winston Salem State University, USAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBUA has established strategic partnerships with Winston Salem State University for physical therapy programs. The partnership involves joint programs and special courses for BUA students and academic staff focused on enhancing academic and professional hands-on skills in manual therapy, neuromuscular rehabilitation, and cardiovascular rehabilitation.
• Virginia Commonwealth University, USAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBUA has partnered with Virginia Commonwealth University for physical therapy programs. Through this partnership, joint diplomas are awarded and special courses are conducted for BUA students and academic staff.
• AMIDEASTcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAMIDEAST administers TOEIC Bridge IP online test as BUA admission exam, TOEIC listening and reading IP online as exit exam for graduating students, AMIDEAST certified exams, PCELT teacher training, English for specific purposes (ESP), and study abroad opportunities.
• La Sapienza University, RomamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational academic partnership for potential student exchange, joint programs, and collaborative research activities.
• Seoul National University, South KoreamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational academic partnership for potential student exchange, joint programs, and collaborative research activities.
• Texas International Education Consortium, USAmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational academic partnership for educational collaboration and potential exchange programs.
• Vanvitelli UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational academic partnership for educational collaboration and potential exchange programs.
• Loma Linda Medical Center, USAmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for clinical training opportunities in medical and health sciences programs.
• The University of ArizonamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational academic partnership for educational collaboration and potential exchange programs.
• Cardiff Metropolitan University, UKmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational academic partnership for educational collaboration and potential exchange programs.
• CIRA EducationcoreOthersBUA is part of CIRA Education, the largest integrated provider of educational services in the Egyptian private sector, founded in 1992. CIRA owns more than 17 subsidiaries and brands including Futures Educational Systems schools, BCCIS, and Badr University in Cairo, serving more than 40,000 students across Egypt.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Future University in Egypt (FUE): Private Egyptian university with strong pharmaceutical, dental, and health sciences programs. Closely comparable to BUA in its mix of health-focused and applied sciences faculties.
• Nahda University: Private Egyptian university offering undergraduate programs across health sciences, engineering, business, and arts. Several BUA deans previously held positions at Nahda, and both target Egyptian students seeking private-sector higher education outside Cairo.
• Ahram Canadian University (ACU): Private Egyptian university offering Canadian-style undergraduate and graduate programs. Comparable private multi-disciplinary model with international institutional affiliation targeting Egyptian students.
• Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology (E-JUST): Public-private partnership university focused on STEM and engineering with Japanese institutional backing. Comparable in its emphasis on technology, international partnerships, and applied research orientation.
• German University in Cairo (GUC): One of Egypt's largest private universities, offering multi-disciplinary programs with strong German institutional partnerships. Comparable multi-faculty structure, tuition-based model, and international partnership orientation make it a benchmark for BUA.
• British University in Egypt (BUE): Major private Egyptian university with UK-affiliated programs and strong international partnerships. Operates a multi-faculty structure similar to BUA and competes for the same private-paying Egyptian student segment.
• Badr University in Cairo (BUC): Sister university within the CIRA Education network, offering similar multi-disciplinary undergraduate programs in Cairo. Same parent organization, same scholarship model, and overlapping program portfolio make it the most directly comparable institution to BUA.

Regional players

• Assiut University: Major public university also headquartered in Assiut, sharing the same geographic catchment as BUA. Public universities charge nominal fees and are the dominant local competitor for academically strong students.
• South Valley University: Public Egyptian university serving Upper Egypt with multi-faculty offerings including medicine and engineering. Regional public-sector competitor for the same student base in Upper Egypt.

Others

• CIRA Education: Parent organization of BUA and the largest integrated provider of educational services in the Egyptian private sector, listed on the EGX30. BUA's strategy, capital, and partnerships flow directly through CIRA, making it the primary ecosystem reference point.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/badruniversity
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCvO4goB7ATvGwGsZhwecfwg
• Facebookfacebook.com/badr.university
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/badr-university-in-assuit-bua
• Instagraminstagram.com/badr.university.in.cairo.buc

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Number of profiles

Profiles22 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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