Eight technological universities to open in 2018

Eight technology-focused universities will be set up across the country next year, Higher Education Minister Khaled Abdel Ghaffar announced on Tuesday. Three of the schools have been announced so far — one each in New Cairo, Menoufiya and Beni Suef. The universities will focus on curriculums that serve industries including construction, fisheries and health sciences and come as part of a broader government initiative to diversify and expand higher education.