Message from JICA Vice President

Today is a historic day to celebrate the commencement E-JUST. E-JUST is destined to be a top university in science and technology, not only in Egypt but also in the Middle East and the African continent, and at the final step, in the world. Although it is not an easy task, a firm partnership between two great nations as well as our commitment, dedication, effort and perseverance will certainly enable us to achieve this goal.

E-JUST is not just a top university, but also plays a leading role in the reform of science and technology higher education in Egypt. It will aggressively tackle with challenges which the existing universities in Egypt face: university management; education and research approaches; and partnership with industries and local societies. Combination of valuable traditions and experiences of Egypt and Japan will contribute to establishing a good model of change for science and technology higher education in Egypt.

E-JUST will also become a bridge between Egypt and Japan. It is not limited to academic aspect, but also includes cultural and economic aspects. E-JUST will become a “platform” for people of Egypt, Japan and other countries to get together and get to know each other. The impact of human relationship created by E-JUST on academic, cultural and economic aspects is enormous.

Building a new university needs a long term commitment, dedication, effort and perseverance. We need to always remind ourselves that we are the ones who make this university a top university, and the success or failure of this new born university is dependent on our effort. With these in our mind, we can establish a top university in the world.

His Excellency UEDA Yoshihisa
Vice President, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)