Campus El Gouna Presentation at the VSNU Conference
Content History Impressions Legal Structure and Organization Partnership Structure Master Degree Programs Future Visions Motivation Challenges
History Samih Sawiris and TU Berlin
2010: Agreement between Egyptian Ministry of Higher Education, Berlin Senate for Education and TU Berlin Agreement between Orascom Development, Sawiris Foundation and TU Berlin Foundation of Central Institute Campus El Gouna Construction of the Campus
Impressions
Legal Structure and Organization German state-run university, subject to German laws and regulations even in Egypt Academic activities: academic and administrative staff delegated for max. 3 months. Professors and other experts for short-term stays ( flying faculty ) Zentralinstitut (Central Institute) in accordance with the Berlin Higher Education Act, equivalent to a school/faculty Academic self-government: Academic Director, Campus Council, Administration and Management
Partnership Structure Samih Sawiris: As an individual person during the campus construction and the project phase Today: covers uncovered demand Holding company for numerous activities and companies Management of El Gouna Town Responsible for campus facility management, local accommodation, student dorms,
Partnership Structure Payments channeled through Sawiris Foundation for Social Development Own scholarships and third party scholarships Main user of the Campus Provides academic services
Master Degree Programs 3 advanced Master Programs Tuition fees and Scholarships Curricula for local challenges, adjusted to local conditions Approach: interdisciplinary, intercultural, soft skills and management skills, practice-oriented, project-oriented, emphasis on team work Finish with TU Berlin Master diploma
Future Visions Further study and educational courses (PhD programs, trainings) Innovative research projects, also in cooperation with Egyptian universities Planning Laboratory for a sustainable El Gouna Start-up Service and incubator for local/regional neighborhood Academic and cultural events Campus El Gouna to become the headquarter of TU Berlin in MENA region
Motivation Internationalization (university, study programs, staff development) Strengthen international networks in research and education especially in the MENA region Well-connected, international graduates as ambassadors and multipliers (such as Sawiris) Increase visibility of TU Berlin worldwide Cost-Benefit: no risk
Challenges Work-related Working permit in Egypt Maximum stay and taxation Housing standards Safety at work TÜV-certified building Conflicts between German and Egyptian standards
Challenges Other Acceptance of German Degree in Egypt Intercultural issues Safety situation and how to deal with it Living in Egypt Costs daily rates, transportation, accommodation
Thank you! Website: http://www.campus-elgouna.tu-berlin.de/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/campuselgouna Daniel Karsch Communication and Collaboration Manager Central Department & Campus El Gouna Technische Universität Berlin Secr. FH 5-1, Fraunhoferstraße 33-36 10587, Berlin, Germany Phone Germany: +49 (0)30 314 29906 Mobile Germany: +49 (0)172 314 8856 Phone Egypt : +20 (0) 65 3561 921 Mobile Egypt: +20 (0)100 7418972 Email: d.karsch@tu-berlin.de
Question: How to measure the success of such an endeavour?