Foundations of Excellence: E-JUST's Vision and Values
Welcome to E-JUST, where excellence knows no boundaries. Since our inception in March 2009 through a visionary collaboration between the governments of Egypt and Japan, E-JUST has stood as a beacon of innovation and progress in the realms of higher education.
As a leading university serving Egypt, the Middle East, and Africa, we take immense pride in our role as a trailblazer, setting new standards for the Egyptian higher education sector and beyond. Rooted in a research-oriented ethos and a commitment to graduate-focused education, we are dedicated to nurturing the leaders and innovators of tomorrow.
At E-JUST, we embrace a Japanese-style approach to learning, emphasizing Project-Based Learning (PBL) to cultivate in our students the critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration skills essential for success in today's globalized world. Our academic programs are meticulously designed to be multi-disciplinary, ensuring that our graduates are equipped with the versatile expertise needed to tackle the complex challenges of the 21st century.
Our core principles are central to our educational philosophy, each reflecting our unwavering dedication to providing an unparalleled learning experience. From our commitment to Japanese Cutting-Edge Education and our emphasis on active, experimental learning to our holistic approach to skill development and our offerings in liberal arts education, every aspect of E-JUST is designed to foster the intellectual, personal, and professional growth of our students.
Moreover, our innovative, eco-friendly campus serves as a testament to our commitment to sustainability and modernity. Equipped with state-of-the-art laboratories and facilities, our campus provides an inspiring environment where students can explore, create, and innovate without limits.
At E-JUST, we believe in the transformative power of education to shape not only careers but also lives. Our mission is to empower our students to become well-rounded individuals, equipped with technical expertise and the empathy, creativity, and resilience needed to make meaningful contributions to society.
As you embark on your journey with E-JUST, I invite you to embrace the spirit of exploration, discovery, and excellence that defines our university. Together, let us venture a path of endless possibilities, where the pursuit of knowledge knows no bounds.
Welcome to E-JUST, where the future begins today.
Prof. Amr Adly
E-JUST, President
October 2021
Strategic Plan Framework SummaryThe Strategic Plan (SP) under consideration has been compiled by adopting a top-down approach in order to maximize the rightfully anticipated E-JUST role in supporting Egypt Vision 2030 Goals, UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Africa Agenda 2063. Since nowadays many international (including Japanese) and regional attributes do affect national education ecosystems, issues such the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4th IR) and different worldwide demographic expectations had to be taken into consideration. It should be stated that while composing this SP, pertinent and crucial data has been utilized and extracted from a considerable number of recently published international organizations relevant reports. Examples of these reports include United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), International Labor Organization (ILO), Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), World Bank (WB), World Economic Forum (WEF), and McKinsey & Partners.
An executive summary of the SP, expressed in a one-page table form, is given in the following page. In this table, the Strategic Goals have been referred to in accordance with the numbering scheme given below.
Prof. Amr A. Adly
Strategic Plan Coordinator
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1. Taking future demographic expectations into account |
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2. Support boosting the value added in national industrial sectors and maximization of the GDP/capita |
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2.a. Support increasing the added value in national industries |
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2.b. Support boosting ICT-based service industries |
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2.c. Contributing to the increase of “Education Tourism” |
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3. Contribute to the supply of decent and productive jobs |
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3.a. Targeting internationally available job openings |
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3.b. Targeting nationally available job openings |
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3.c. Augmenting HE programs with self-employability skills |
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4. Support to UN SDGs |
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5. E-JUST specific goals |
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5.a. Stressing the alignment of E-JUST Mission and Vision with aspirations |
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5.b. Achieving an efficient and lean E-JUST management system |
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5.c. Working on the future financial sustainability of E-JUST |
Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology (E-JUST) is a research university with an ambition to cultivate an academic environment and become a benchmark for the Egyptian and African countries in education.
It was first established as a bilateral agreement project between the Egyptian and Japanese governments in May 2009 and later in 2010 it was ready to accept its first batch of students and make the dream a reality.
There is a strong relationship between both governments where they both divide the cooperation cohesively to ensure positive results. The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) fully supports E-JUST by sending their administrative and academic experts to assist and guide in the technical and managerial system of the university, as well as sending academic experts from the Japanese Supporting University Consortium (JSUC) to support in teaching, conducting joint research and co-supervising graduate students. Additionally, they provide state-of-the-art machinery, equipment and tools for research purposes. The Egyptian government fully runs and financially supports the university, which is managed by Egyptian members from both the academic and administrative staff.
All decisions that govern the university are made through its Board of Trustees (BOT) which is composed of 15 prominent figures from Egypt and Japan. They represent stakeholders from the government, as well as members from the academic field and industry from both countries.
E-JUST, with the cooperation of Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) in Egypt and Japanese Supporting University Consortium (JSUC), prepared a program for Ph.D. students to have the opportunity to study and conduct their research in Japan with partner universities for a period of 6-9 months.
E-JUST was established in March 2009 as a partnership between the governments of Egypt and Japan
Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology (E-JUST) was established based on the bilateral agreement between Egypt and Japan signed on March 26, 2009. In this agreement, it is stipulated that the government of Japan shall make every effort to support the establishment of the University, taking into consideration that the university should be the center of excellence for higher education and scientific research in the Egypt and in the Arab and African regions, and shall encourage their respective scientific, academic and business communities to support the activities of the University.
Since its establishment, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has been playing the central role to facilitate the All Japan support including Japanese government, universities, enterprises and relevant organizations.
After 9 years of endeavors, E-JUST came to enjoy a status of national and international recognition that enhances the exposure of its students to a mirage of best academic and research experiences.
The All Japan support includes:
JICA E-JUST Project has been implemented since E-JUST’s inauguration stage based on the bilateral agreement. Brief history of the project is as follows:
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Department Supporting Universities:
Waseda University, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Kyoto University, Kyusyu University
Supporting Universities:Hokkaido University, Tohoku University, University of Tokyo, Keio University, Nagoya University, Kyoto Institute of Technology, Ristumeikan University and Osaka University
Lead Supporting University:
University of Tsukuba
Course Supporting Universities:Waseda University, Hiroshima University and Ristumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU)
Cooperating Universities:Osaka University, Ritsumeikan University
Administration Support:Ritsumeikan University
BOT Chairperson,Former Minister of Higher Education and State for Scientific Research
Vice Chairman of Pharco Pharmaceuticals Company (Since 9th BoT Meeting) (Re-appointed on 18th BoT Meeting)
Chief Operations Officer El Araby Group (Renewed 14th BoT) Replaced Mr Medhat Elaraby on 20th Meeting
President Alexandria University (Since 22nd BoT Meeting)
Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Cultural Affairs (Since 23rd BoT Meeting)
Secretary General – Supreme Council of Universities Professor of Architecture Engineering Ain Shams University Representative of Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE)
Asian Affairs Advisor Ministry of International Cooperation (MOIC), Egypt Representative of Ministry of International Cooperation (MOIC)
E-JUST Former and Founding President
Director of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina
Executive President Science, Technology, and Innovation Funding Authority (STDF) Representative of Ministry of Higher Education Scientific Research Sector
Honorary Advisor, Professor Emeritus of Waseda University (Since First BoT Meeting) (Re-appointed on 8th, 13th BoT, and 21st Meeting)
President University of Tsukuba (Since 16th BoT Meeting) (Renewed 23rd BoT Meeting)
President Tokyo Institute of Technology (Appointed 17th BoT Meeting)
President Hiroshima University (Appointed 19th BoT Meeting)
President Ritsumeikan University (Appointed 19th BoT Meeting)
President Kyushu University (Since 21st BoT Meeting)
Chairman of the Board TOYOTA TSUSHO CORPORATION (Since 21st BoT Meeting)
Senior Vice President Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) (Since 23rd BoT Meeting)
Ambassador-designate of Japan to the Arab Republic of Egypt (Since 23rd BoT Meeting)
Assistant Minister / Director-General for International Affairs Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT)
Prof. of Elect. Power Eng., Cairo University
US Patent, 2 Books, 136 papers, and Editor-in-Chief of IEEE Transactions on Magnetics, PI of Int. Projects Former UNESCO & European Commission Expert
Professor Emeritus, Waseda University
1977: Doctor of Engineering, Waseda University
1973: Master in Pure and Applied Physics, Waseda university
1970: B.Eng. in Applied Physics, Waseda University
Current Positions
Executive Adviser, The Waseda International House of Literature (The Haruki Murakami Library), Waseda University (2021~)
Director, XELA Robotics Co., Ltd (2018~)
Research Adviser, Future Robotics Organization, Waseda University (2018~)
GGC Leader, Gundam Global Challenge (2016~)
2014-2018: Senior Director, Center for Higher Education Studies, Waseda University
2010-2018: Senior Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs & Provost, Waseda University
2010-2018: Chairman, Honjo Waseda Research Park (PIIF)
2007-2019: Chair, Strategic Working Group, Japan Supporting University Consortium for E-JUST.
2006-2010: Senior Dean, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Waseda University
2000-2010: Chairman, Humanoid Research Institute, Waseda University
1993-2018: Professor, Dept. of Applied Physics, Waseda University
1991-1993: Associate Professor, Dept. of Applied Physics, Waseda University
1988-1991: Associate Professor, Dept. of Information Engineering, Toho University
1979-1988: Lecture, Faculty of Science, Toho University
1974-1979: Research Associate, Dept. of Applied Physics, Waseda University
1970-1971: Engineer, Display Engineering Dept., Fujitsu Co., Ltd
More than 300 Papers, 25 Patents, 5 Books
15 projects of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (Japan)
2 projects of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (Japan)
2 international projects of the 7th Framework Programme for Research (EU)
Recent Invited and Keynote Talks
Professor Emeritus/Visiting Professor, Nagoya University
1977: Dr. Engineering, University of Tokyo
1975: Master Science, Yale University
1973: Master Engineering, University of Tokyo
1971: B Eng., Waseda University
Professor Nada is well recognized both internationally and nationally in the field of energy systems, solar energy, heat transfer, desalination and refrigeration and air conditioning systems. He is the author of about 75 scientific research articles published in leading international journals until 2018.
Professor Nada supervised many MSc and PhD students since joining Benah University as assistant professor in 1997. Professor Nada has been selected as a reviewer for many leading international journals in specialized in his research field.
Professor Nada has occupied several managerial and leaderships positions for 13 years. He was the Chairman of mechanical engineering department, Vice dean for Community Service and Environmental Affairs, Vice Dean for students affairs and then the Dean of Benha faculty of Engineering. Recently, In the 16th Board of Trustees meeting of E-JUST held on December 4th, 2017, Prof. Sameh Nada was nominated as E-JUST Vice President of Education and Academic Affairs, and was approved by the Board.
JUST held on December 4th, 2017, Prof. Sameh Nada was nominated as E-JUST Vice President of Education and Academic Affairs, and was approved by the Board.
Professor Sameh Nada rendered great services in many governmental committees of high education in Engineering Sector. Professor Nada is a member of the Permanent scientific committee for Professors and Associate professors promotions, Reviewer of the Permanent scientific committee for Professors and Associate professors promotions and a Member of Engineering Study Sector Committee, Egyptian Supreme Council Universities. Professor Nada has a strong experience in preparing, reviewing and approval of the Bylaw of engineering faculties and institutes. Professor Nada has received a number of academic awards and honors. In 2008, he received Benha University Encouragement Awards for Engineering Sciences, in 2016, and 2017 he received the best/active author awards from Benha University. Professor Nada was a Visiting Professor at McMaster University- Canada, Trefle, Université Bordeaux 1, France and Technische University at Berlin, Germany.
In communities/industrial services, Professor Nada has a strong experiance in the consultations works of design, construction supervisions and management of the electromechanical systems of different buildings applications including universities and educational buildings, hospitals, Pharma factories, commercial and residential buildings and health care facilities.
Professor Sameh Nada was born in February, 2nd, 1965 in Giza, Egypt. He graduated from Benha Faculty of Engineering, in 1987, and after then, he received MSc degree in 1992 from Cairo University and PhD degree in 1997 from Cairo university/McMaster University, Canada. He has worked in Benha faculty of engineering since 1988 until 2017; from 1988 as a demonstrator, from 1992 as a teaching assistant, from 1997 as an assistant professor, from 2004 as associate professor and from 2009 as a full professor.
