Entrance Examination

Students are required to pass successfully an entrance examination that focuses on the students’ academic background in the related program and on their analytical abilities.

Entrance exam will include two parts, one hour each. The first part is a general graduate examination and the second is a technical examination.

The first part is general Exam:

The general examination part (one hour exam) will mainly focus on assessing the student's creativity required for him/her to make a transition to being a distinguished independent researcher; the exam would include both multiple-choice and essay writing questions to access the student's ability to think outside of the box (lateral thinking), how well he/she can analyse ideas (mainly analytical and mathematical ability), and finally how practical he/she is to transform ideas into research/artefacts (logical reasoning and scientific arguing abilities).

The second part (Subject Exam):

The technical examination part (one-hour exam) assess the student's basic scientific background in the following specialization for each department as follows:

1. Nanoscience Entrance Exam:

• General chemistry
• Physics
• Materials physics and chemistry
• Materials analysis
• Macromolecules and their composites
• Spectroscopy

2. Biotechnology Entrance Exam:

• Biochemistry
• Cell biology
• Molecular biology
• Genetics
• Analytical methods and applications

3. Applied and Computational Mathematics Entrance Exam:

• Differential Equations (ODEs and PDEs)
• Numerical Analysis
• Probability and statistics
• Fractional Calculus
• Linear Algebra

4. Energy Materials Entrance Exam:

• General Physics and Chemistry
• Fundamentals of Materials of Science
• Physical Electronics

5. Space Environment Entrance Exam:

• General Physics
• Solar Physics
• Space Weather
• Earth's Atmosphere
• Elementary Particles

Personal Interview and Research Proposal Presentation Assessment Criteria

For M.Sc. candidates:

1. Research ability and potential
   • Knowledge of basics principles in the field
   • Potential for conducting independent experiments/surveys
2. Presentation skills
   • Originality of the presentation (Percentage taken from web sites, borrowed material)
   • Logic and clearness to expose ideas (looking to audience)
   • Answering questions logic, and consistently
   • Clear and concise spoken English
3. Personal Character
   • Motivation and neatness
4. Awards and publication
   • Awards

For PhD candidates:

1. Research ability and potential
   • Experience in conducting independent experiments/surveys
   • Knowledge of the basics and advances in the major field
   • Capability to develop research tools (programming, software)
   • Clear plan & strategy
2. Presentation skills
   • Originality of the presentation (Percentage taken from web sites, borrowed material)
   • Clear and concise spoken English
3. Publications

• Peer review journal (International)
• Conference Proc.

4. Personal Character
   • Team work capability (tracked cooperation)
   • Studying abroad (exchange program)
   • Motivation and neatness

The candidate conducts a 15-minute presentation by PPT (Power Point Presentation) for his/her research proposal in front of an evaluation committee. The presentation is followed by 15-minute discussion with the candidate to evaluate the main points given in the research proposal and to evaluate the candidate’s research potential.

Applicants are required to provide a copy of the research proposal report and a “six slides per page” handout on a white background for the Power Point presentation.

Entrance Examination

Students are required to pass successfully an entrance examination that focuses on the students’ academic background in the related program and on their analytical abilities.

Entrance exam will include two parts, one hour each. The first part is a general graduate examination and the second is a technical examination.

The first part is general Exam:

1. AIS:

The General/Subject exam will focus on the basics and recent trends in accounting in general and on the basics and recent trends in the specialized accounting area (accounting information systems, management accounting, financial accounting, auditing, etc.) and will examine the applicant’s awareness of those basics and trends.

2. HRM:

The General/Subject exam will focus on the basics and recent trends in Business Administration in general and on the basics and recent trends in the specialized HRM area (HRM practices, IHRM, E-HRM, etc.) and will examine the applicant’s awareness of those basics and trends.

3. Investment and Finance:

The General/Subject exam will focus on the basics and recent trends in Business Administration in general and on the basics and recent trends in the specialized investment and finance area and will examine the applicant’s awareness of those basics and trends.

4. Management and Organizational Behavior (MGT)

The General/Subject exam will focus on the basics and recent trends in Business Administration in general and on the basics and recent trends in the specialized Management and Organizational Behavior area (Management theory, Decision making, Organizational behavior, etc.) and will examine the applicant’s awareness of those basics and trends.

5. Marketing and International Business Studies

The General/Subject exam will focus on the basics and recent trends in Business Administration in general and on the basics and recent trends in the specialized marketing and international business area and will examine the applicant’s awareness of those basics and trends.

The second part (Subject Exam):

The technical examination part (one-hour exam) assess the student's basic scientific background in the following specialization for each department as follows:

1. AIS Entrance Exam:

A Student should pass successfully all entrance examinations and interviews before his/her admission to the program.

For M.Sc. Applicant:

• General accounting written exam: (30% of total grade).

will cover the basics of accounting in general (one hour)

• Specialized accounting written exam: (30% of total grade)

 will cover the area of specialization (one hour).

• Interview: (40% of total grade)

will focus on the applicant’s communication and presentation skills in addition to his/her knowledge in the area of specialization and research ability.

The applicant will give a presentation for 15 minutes using PPT for his/her research proposal.

For PhD Applicant:

• General accounting written exam (25% of total grade)

 will cover the basics of accounting in general (one hour).

• Specialized accounting written exam (25% of total grade)

 will cover the area of specialization (one hour).

• Interview (50% of total grade)

 will focus on the applicant’s communication and presentation skills in addition to his/her knowledge in the area of specialization and research ability.

The applicant will give a presentation for 15 minutes using PPT for his/her research proposal.

Based on the student’s credentials and performance in the admission exams and interview the admission committee might require the student to take some deficiency courses that should be taken before starting the program.

2. HRM Entrance Exam:

A Student should pass successfully all entrance examinations and interviews before his/her admission to the program.

For M.Sc. Applicant:

• General HRM written exam: (30% of total grade).

will cover the basics of business administration in general (one hour)

• Specialized HRM written exam: (30% of total grade)

will cover the area of specialization (one hour).

• Interview: (40% of total grade)

will focus on the applicant’s communication and presentation skills in addition to his/her knowledge in the area of specialization and research ability.

The applicant will give a presentation for 15 minutes using PPT for his/her research proposal.

For PhD Applicant:

• General HRM written exam (25% of total grade)

will cover the basics of HRM in general (one hour).

• Specialized HRM written exam (25% of total grade)

will cover the area of specialization (one hour).

• Interview (50% of total grade)

will focus on the applicant’s communication and presentation skills in addition to his/her knowledge in the area of specialization and research ability.

The applicant will give a presentation for 15 minutes using PPT for his/her research proposal.

Based on the student’s credentials and performance in the admission exams and interview the admission committee might require the student to take some deficiency courses that should be taken before starting the program.

3. Management and Organizational Behavior (MGT) Entrance Exam:

A Student should pass successfully all entrance examinations and interviews before his/her admission to the program.

For M.Sc. Applicant:

• General management and organizational behavior written exam: (30% of total grade).

will cover the basics of business administration in general (one hour)

• Specialized management and organizational behavior written exam: (30% of total grade)

 will cover the area of specialization (one hour).

• Interview: (40% of total grade)

will focus on the applicant’s communication and presentation skills in addition to his/her knowledge in the area of specialization and research ability.

The applicant will give a presentation for 15 minutes using PPT for his/her research proposal.

For PhD Applicant:

• General management and organizational behavior written exam (25% of total grade)

 will cover the basics of management in general (one hour).

• Specialized management and organizational behavior written exam (25% of total grade)

 will cover the area of specialization (one hour).

• Interview (50% of total grade)

 will focus on the applicant’s communication and presentation skills in addition to his/her knowledge in the area of specialization and research ability.

The applicant will give a presentation for 15 minutes using PPT for his/her research proposal.

Based on the student’s credentials and performance in the admission exams and interview the admission committee might require the student to take some deficiency courses that should be taken before starting the program.

4. Marketing and International Business Studies Entrance Exam:

For M.Sc. Applicant:

• General Marketing and International Business written exam: (30% of total grade).

will cover the basics of business administration in general (one hour)

• Specialized Marketing and International Business written exam: (30% of total grade)

 will cover the area of specialization (one hour).

• Interview: (40% of total grade)

will focus on the applicant’s communication and presentation skills in addition to his/her knowledge in the area of specialization and research ability.

The applicant will give a presentation for 15 minutes using PPT for his/her research proposal.

For PhD Applicant:

• General Marketing and International Business written exam (25% of total grade)

 will cover the basics of marketing in general (one hour).

• Specialized Marketing and International Business written exam (25% of total grade)

 will cover the area of specialization (one hour).

• Interview (50% of total grade)

 will focus on the applicant’s communication and presentation skills in addition to his/her knowledge in the area of specialization and research ability.

The applicant will give a presentation for 15 minutes using PPT for his/her research proposal.

Based on the student’s credentials and performance in the admission exams and interview the admission committee might require the student to take some deficiency courses that should be taken before starting the program.

Personal Interview and Research Proposal Presentation Assessment Criteria

For M.Sc. candidates:

1. Research ability and potential
   • Knowledge of basics principles in the field
   • Potential for conducting independent experiments/surveys
2. Presentation skills
   • Originality of the presentation (Percentage taken from web sites, borrowed material)
   • Logic and clearness to expose ideas (looking to audience)
   • Answering questions logic, and consistently
   • Clear and concise spoken English
3. Personal Character
   • Motivation and neatness
4. Awards and publication
   • Awards

For PhD candidates:

1. Research ability and potential
   • Experience in conducting independent experiments/surveys
   • Knowledge of the basics and advances in the major field
   • Capability to develop research tools (programming, software)
   • Clear plan & strategy
2. Presentation skills
   • Originality of the presentation (Percentage taken from web sites, borrowed material)
   • Clear and concise spoken English
3. Publications

• Peer review journal (International)
• Conference Proc.

4. Personal Character
   • Teamwork capability (tracked cooperation)
   • Studying abroad (exchange program)
   • Motivation and neatness

The candidate conducts a 15-minute presentation by PPT (Power Point Presentation) for his/her research proposal in front of an evaluation committee. The presentation is followed by 15-minute discussion with the candidate to evaluate the main points given in the research proposal and to evaluate the candidate’s research potential.

Applicants are required to provide a copy of the research proposal report and a “six slides per page” handout on a white background for the Power Point presentation.

Entrance Examination

Entrance Examination

Students are required to pass successfully an entrance examination that focuses on the students’ academic background in the related program and on their analytical abilities.

Entrance exam will include two parts, one hour each. The first part is a general graduate examination and the second is a technical examination.

The first part is general Exam:

• Heritage Science
  • general information about ancient Egyptian, Graeco-Roman, Coptic and Islamic antiquities.
  • general information about Egyptian cultural heritage.

The second part (Subject Exam):

The technical examination part (one-hour exam) assess the student's basic scientific background in the following specialization for each department as follows:

• Archaeological Excavation (AE)
• Heritage Conservation Science (HCS)
• Museum Management (MM)
• Cultural Heritage Studies (CH)

Besides, Heritage Conservation Science Exam (one-hour exam) is mandatory only for Heritage Conservation Science Major (HCS).

Personal Interview and Research Proposal Presentation Assessment Criteria

For M.Sc. candidates:

1. Research ability and potential
   • Knowledge of basics principles in the field
   • Potential for conducting independent experiments/surveys
2. Presentation skills
   • Originality of the presentation (Percentage taken from web sites, borrowed material)
   • Logic and clearness to expose ideas (looking to audience)
   • Answering questions logic, and consistently
   • Clear and concise spoken English
3. Personal Character
   • Motivation and neatness
4. Awards and publication
   • Awards

For PhD candidates:

1. Research ability and potential
   • Experience in conducting independent experiments/surveys
   • Knowledge of the basics and advances in the major field
   • Capability to develop research tools (programming, software)
   • Clear plan & strategy
2. Presentation skills
   • Originality of the presentation (Percentage taken from web sites, borrowed material)
   • Clear and concise spoken English
3. Publications

• Peer review journal (International)
• Conference Proc.

4. Personal Character
   • Team work capability (tracked cooperation)
   • Studying abroad (exchange program)
   • Motivation and neatness

The candidate conducts a 15-minute presentation by PPT (Power Point Presentation) for his/her research proposal in front of an evaluation committee. The presentation is followed by 15-minute discussion with the candidate to evaluate the main points given in the research proposal and to evaluate the candidate’s research potential.

Applicants are required to provide a copy of the research proposal report and a “six slides per page” handout on a white background for the Power Point presentation