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Introduction:
Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology(E-JUST) is a research university with an ambition tocultivate an academic environment and become abenchmark for the Egyptian and African countries ineducation. 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 makethe dream a reality. There is a strong relationshipbetween both governments where they both divide
the cooperation cohesively to ensure positive results.
In light of E-JUSTʼs aspirations towards expansion itʼsinternational activities, the Regional and International Aﬀairs Oﬀice (RIA) at E-JUST with the cooperation ofthe Liberal Arts and Culture Center (LACC) is organizing E-JUSTʼs summer program for international
students. It is an opportunity for foreign students toexperience the diﬀerent aspects of the Egyptian
culture, language, heritage and integrate with
E-JUSTʼs students and make lifelong friendships.
Program Objectives• To deepen the understanding of Egyptian culture,Heritage and Society.
• To learn Egyptian Colloquial Arabic as a foreign
language• To exchange knowledge and network with peer
students from diﬀerent backgrounds, and build agood relationship with them.

Welcome Message byProf. Amr Adly
E-JUST President“E-JUST values the presence ofinternational students andrecognizes the important role
they play in the life of the university and enrich our cultural
exchange activities. We are looking forward to welcome you at
E-JUST.”

Arabic Language Courses:• Duration: 6 Classes (18 hrs.)• Level: Beginners (A1)
• English Requirements: Moderate English
language is required as a medium language inclass• Course Description: During this course, participants will learn basic sentences of Egyptian colloquial dialect in a variety of practical contexts thattouch upon everyday situations. This approach
will be supported by oral, written and visual material. Learners will also have access to online
resources for more independent learning.
Arabic Calligraphy Workshop:• Learn how to write Arabic in an amazing artisticway (delivered by expert in the field)
Culture and Heritage:• Lectures & Workshops: Egyptian Culture andHeritage (delivered by expert in the field),followed by an open discussion.
•Visiting attractive excursion sites: 2 days in
Cairo and 1 day in Alexandria. For example; Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Qaitbay, Cairo tower, The Pyramids and etc.
• Cultural Exchange events: presentations &discussions about history, lifestyle, religion, festivals and food.
• Movie Night.
• Practicing popular sports in Egypt.

Schedule

week 2Days

9:00-12:00

12-13
lunch

13:00-16:00

Evening

Accomodation

Arrival & housing
Day
1Day
2Day
3Day
4Day
5Day
6Day
7Day
8Day9Day10

Welcome party & orientation & campus tour

Arabic lecture - Dr. Maali Fouad

Arabic lecture - Dr. Maali Fouad

Heritage Lecture - Prof Sayed Hemeda & Prof. Kikuchi

Alexandria Sightseeing*Bibliotheca Alexandrina

Alexandria Sightseeing* Visiting Qaitbay Citadel

Logic Gym Competition - Dr. Haytham ElsayedArabic lecture - Dr. Maali Fouad* Roman Theatre*Serapeum of Alexandria

Arabic lecture - Dr. Maali Fouad

Movie night

Culture Exchange (1): lifestyle (local traditional food activity)
at E-JUST Hotel

Arabic lecture - Dr. Maali Fouad

Cultural Lecture - Dr. Amal Refaat

Arabic lecture - Dr. Maali Fouad

Arabic calligraphy workshop - Mr. Mohamed Sharawy

Cairo Sightseeing *Pyramids *Cairo Tower

Cairo Sightseeing *Museums (Civilaization, GEM,..etc.)

Cairo Sightseeing *Old Cairo (Hanging Church,Coptic Meseum, Amr ibn Al-A'as Mosque)

Cairo Sightseeing * khan ElKhalili and Elmoez Street

Oriental Breakfast at Khatab

Closing Ceremony

Closing

Social gathering with E-JUST students

E-JUST students dorms

week 1

Weeks

Culture Exchange (2): popular games
Travelling to Cairo
Hotel in Cairo

Travelling to Borg Alarab

E-JUST dorms

Departure

Messages from Japanese at E-JUST:
Prof. Masaaki Suzuki
First Vice President of Regionaland International Aﬀairs:“I recommend young students tocome to E-JUST and have somefabulous experiences here. You get
something wonderful for yourfuture life!”
Prof. Takao Kikuchi
Egyptian Archaeology Professor:“We are waiting for your visit toEgypt as a front- runner of thisprogram”.

Ms. Nana Miyamoto
Inbound Student:“My experiences at E-JUST and in
Egypt have been invaluable.
I met friends that I want to be closeto forever.”Accommodation: E-JUST housing – Hotels in visited
citiesTransportation: Will be arranged by E-JUST
Supporting Personal: Personnel from E-JUST
students, admin and academic staﬀ
Fees: 550$ (Excluding Flight Tickets and Pocket
money. Details can be found in the FAQ)
Program Date: 13th to 24th August 2023
Application Deadline: May 31, 2023

General Procedures
Application Deadline:
May 31, 2023.
Once we receive your application form, upon acceptance, we will send you the acceptance notificationand payment information through email.
Payment Deadline:
June 15, 2023.
Once the applicant received the notification ofacceptance, the program fees must be paid in fullwithin one week (5 working days)
Forms of Payment:
Through bank transfer. The bank information will be
relied to the applicant by email along with the applicantʼs acceptance notification.
Required Documents:
For students who wish to apply for this program,please submit the following documents to(overseas@ejust.edu.eg)• Application Form
• Copy of your passport• Copy of your student ID
After being accepted, the applicant should
submit the following:• 1 Personal photos• Scanned copy of your payment receipt• Scanned copy of your airline ticket
Refund Policy:
In case of withdrawal from the program after thepayment is completed, no refund will be made.

Contact Us:
Egypt-Japan University for Science and Technology, P.O. Box 179, New Borg El-Arab City, Postal Code 21934, Alexandria, Egypt.
https://ejust.edu.eg/summer-program

overseas@ejust.edu.eg

Q: Do students have to be more than 18 years old to be eligible?
A: Yes, we are currently targeting university students. However, accepting high school students might
be possible in the upcoming programs.
Q: What is included in the Summer programʼs fees?
A: The program fees include; accommodation and meals inside of E-JUST, hotels in visited cities, oncampus activates, transportation within Egypt and trips.
Q: What is excluded from the Summer programʼs fees?
A: The program fees does NOT include or cover the following; flight tickets and pocket money.
Participants should expect additional fees minimum of 110 USD as their pocket money (or their equivalent in Egyptian pounds) in order to enjoy sightseeing, excursions and meals outside of E-JUST.
Q: Do the dormitories have kitchens that the students will be able to cook for themselves?
A: Yes, E-JUST dormitories have kitchens. In addition, students can enjoy food in E-JUST restaurants.
Q: Do I need high English communication skills for the program?
A: Intermediate English communication skills are enough for daily conversations during your stay inEgypt.
Q: Who is responsible for the visa application?
A: E-JUST will send the applicant an invitation letter after his/her acceptance then the applicant shallapply for the visa using this letter.
Q: Is there anyone who will pick the students from the airport?
A: An E-JUST staﬀ and bus will be there to pick up the students from the airport.
Q: In case of emergencies, will medical assistance be provided?
A: A first Aid can be provided at E-JUST clinic on campus.
Q: Do I receive a certificate of completion of the program?
A: A certificate of achievement will be provided for the attendees at thefarewell party on the last day of the program.