Université Senghor d'Alexandrie

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Located in Alexandria, Egypt, Université Senghor d'Alexandrie is a postgraduate institution recognized across the French-speaking world for its specialization in African development, management, and cultural heritage. Its strongest programs focus on environmental management, governance, public policy, and cultural heritage preservation, tailored specifically to meet the socio-economic needs of the African continent. The student experience is deeply international, bringing together postgraduate fellows and mid-career professionals primarily from francophone African countries to study in a uniquely multicultural, multilingual environment. The university provides comprehensive academic advising, structured networking opportunities across international francophone networks, and administrative support tailored to its diverse student body. A distinctive characteristic of the institution is its direct operational tie to the Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie (OIF), making it a premier hub for training future leaders and civil servants dedicated to sustainable development in Africa.

Background

The French-speaking International University for African Development or Senghor University (in French: Université Senghor d'Alexandrie) is a private university in Alexandria, established by decree of the President of the Arab Republic of Egypt No. 272 in May 1989 under an agreement between the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie and the Egyptian government, it officially opened in October 1990. The university was established to resolve development issues In the continent of Africa, and plays a role in training African cadres entrusted with the advancement of various countries of the continent. It is named after the writer and former Senegalese President Leopold Senghor. Its current headquarters is located in Manshiya Square in Alexandria, with ten other branches in Africa and Europe, on establishing its permanent headquarters in New Borg El Arab city, the university grants a master's degree in development in the fields of health, environment, culture, administration, education and administration. The university follows the European Bologna system which is approved by the European Union. The university receives multiple students annually, and the number...

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