Address:
3 Cairo-Belbeis Desert Road, P.O. Box 2834 El Horreya , Cairo, Egypt
Telephone:
+20 2 26564124
Fax:
+20 2 26564123
Email:
info@sekem.com
Website:
http://www.sekem.com
Chairman:
Prof. Dr. Ibrahim Aboueleish
SEKEM was founded in 1977 by Dr. Ibrahim Abouleish to realize the vision of sustainable human development. SEKEM aims to contribute to the comprehensive development of the individual, society and the environment. The Foundation is established on the principles of the SEKEM initiative and seeks similarly to bring about a greater integration of the facets of human life. Over the last two decades, the Foundation has expanded its program activities from initial basic educational initiatives. It now implements a variety of projects and programs in the fields of social development, research, health care, education and vocational training.
Support to Higher Education
Heliopolis University will open in 2011 with the first four following faculties and will offer Bachelor Degree programs: Organic Agriculture, Sustainable Engineering (renewable energy, water and mechatronics), Pharmacy, Business and Economics.
Type of Support
Training
Heliopolis University will provide in 2011 practical training to undergraduates in their fields of study at SEKEM.
Loans
Heliopolis University offers a loan program to students who enroll in Heliopolis University through several Egyptian banks.
Duration of Support
Training
Varies upon the received request.
Loans
Varies upon the received request.
Eligibility Criteria
Training
To be determined on a later date.
Loans
To be determined on a later date.
Application Procedures
Deadlines
Training
On Hold
Loans
On Hold
Contact
Additional Information
The official approval of the “Heliopolis University for Sustainable Development” was announced through Presidential Decree No. 298 of 31 August 2009. The vision of Heliopolis University is to present an innovative and unique approach to solve the pressing problems of human communities and to contribute to sustainable development.