Overview
Founded in 2005, the Fayoum University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Faiyum (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education of Egypt, Fayoum University (FYM) is a very large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 40,000-44,999 students) coeducational Egyptian higher education institution. Fayoum University (FYM) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 19-year-old Egyptian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 60-69% making this Egyptian higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. FYM also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
University Snapshot
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public
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non-profit
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very large-sized
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moderately selective
University Identity
| Name | Fayoum University  |
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| Name (Non Latin) | جامعة الفيوم |
| Acronym | FYM |
| Founded | 2005 |
| Colours | Maroon |
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University Location
| Address | University Zone Faiyum 63514 Faiyum Egypt |
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+20 (84) 638 0696 |
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+20 (84) 633 4031 |
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Introduction
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Social Media
uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some Fayoum University's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.
Fayoum University's Facebook page
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