Heliopolis University for Sustainable Development is located in Egypt’s El-Salam City, and was established in 2009 as the first university in the Middle East to declare sustainable development as its main principle.
The university is located near El-Salam City, near the city of Cairo.
The faculties at Heliopolis include: engineering, pharmacy, business and economics, physical therapy, and organic agriculture and all courses are taught with sustainable development at their core. All students at the university will also participate in the core programme which aims to enrich the student experience by focusing on human development and sustainability. The program includes activities in the arts, music, theatre, and languages.
There is a range of facilities on campus at Heliopolis University, including a botanical garden, a medical centre, library, and a range of sporting facilities. Students can use the various sporting courts for handball, basketball, football, ping pong, and there is an outdoor track and field for those who enjoy athletics.
There is a students union to support students during their time at university, and also offers those interested in politics and leadership the opportunity to run in the yearly elections.
