Academics

Prof. Samhaa El Beltagy,
Dean of the School of Information Technology

Samhaa R. El-Beltagy is a Professor of Computer Science. She received her Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Southampton, UK, in 2001, and her Masters and Bachelor’s degrees in Computer Science from the American University in Cairo in 1997 and 1993, respectively. Prior to joining NGU, Prof. El-Beltagy was the Head of Research and Development at Optomatica (a company dedicated to the development of AI solutions to real-life complex problems). She is also a co-founder of AIM Technologies, a start-up operating in the Middle East utilizing NLP technologies and advanced analytics. From 2010 to 2018, Prof. El-Beltagy was a faculty member at Nile University (NU) where she served as the Dean of the School of Communication and Information Technology, the Director of the Center for Informatics Science, the founder and Head of the Text Mining Research Group and the Director of the Informatics, Computer Science and Big Data programs. She has participated and played a pivotal role in a number of national projects and is currently a member of the technical committee of the National Council for AI established by MCIT. She currently has over eighty international refereed publications and has served and continues to serve on the international program committees of numerous international conferences, workshops, and committees including L’Oréal’s committee for Women in Science, Fulbright’s Junior Faculty Development Program selection committee, and Fulbright’s Egyptian Student Program interview committee.  Her research interests include Artificial Intelligence, Natural Language Processing, Text Mining, and  Data Mining.

Watch the online info session by Prof. Samhaa El Beltagy talking about the distinctive IT program, career opportunities and course description. 

Fall 2024 Entrance Requirements – School of Information Technology

The duration of this program is 4 years. Modules in the first and second years cover the foundation needed by all IT students irrespective of their chosen specialization.  Foundational modules provide strong theoretical background and hands-on experience in programming, mathematics, algorithms, computer systems and statistics. Modules in the third and fourth year of study, are predominantly focused on the track or specialization a student wishes to pursue.  Students will be allowed to specialize in one of the following three tracks:

1. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Data Science:
   The Artificial Intelligence and Data Science major focuses on the intersection of computer science, statistics, and machine learning techniques to analyze and extract insights from large datasets. Students will learn how to design algorithms, develop predictive models, and create intelligent systems that can make data-driven decisions. This major equips students with the skills to solve complex problems using data-driven approaches and to develop applications in various domains, such as finance, healthcare, and technology.

Basic Information:

1. • Core Topics: Machine learning, data mining, natural language processing (NLP), deep learning, statistics, data visualization.
   • Career Opportunities: Data scientist, machine learning engineer, AI researcher, business analyst.
2. Computer Science:
   The Computer Science major provides a comprehensive foundation in programming, software development, algorithms, and computer systems. Students will learn how to create software applications, design efficient algorithms, and explore various areas of computer science, including databases, networks, and operating systems. This major prepares students for a wide range of careers in the tech industry and beyond.Basic Information:
   1. • Core Topics: Programming languages, algorithms, computer architecture, databases, networking, software engineering.
      • Career Opportunities: Software developer, systems analyst, IT consultant, game developer.
3. Biomedical Informatics (coming soon):
   The upcoming Biomedical Informatics major will bridge the gap between computer science and healthcare. Students in this major will learn how to apply computational and data analysis techniques to healthcare data, enabling them to contribute to advancements in medical research, healthcare management, and personalized medicine. This major is ideal for those interested in utilizing technology to improve patient care and medical outcomes.

Basic Information:

1. • Core Topics: Medical data analysis, healthcare information systems, bioinformatics, electronic health records.
   • Career Opportunities: Health informatics specialist, bioinformatics analyst, healthcare data analyst.

We ensure a harmonious blend of theoretical understanding and practical application through a dynamic learning approach encompassing lectures, tutorials, and laboratory sessions. The practical dimension is further emphasized through a range of engaging avenues:

• Industrial training
• Course projects
• Educational seminars to familiarize students with the available online learning resources and state-of-the-art tools
• Tech Clubs
• Hackathons, Challenges and Competitions (Public and Organized by NGU)
• Invited talks featuring industry leaders

Students will need to complete 135 credit hours over 4 years in order to fulfil the graduation requirements from the School of IT.  Courses to be covered over the four years can be divided into the following categories:

Mandatory General Education Courses

Non major related courses that are essential for achieving desired graduate characteristics and to expand their horizons

Mandatory Math Courses

Courses that are meant to provide the mathematical foundation needed for students to master and benefit fully from other courses that require a strong mathematical background

Mandatory Computing Courses

Foundation courses that provide students not only with the flexibility to go into any specialization` later in their careers, but to also have in-depth understanding of how algorithms and systems work and that allow them to one day become contributors to the fields of Computing, AI, Data Science, or Biomedical Informatics  based on a solid theoretical foundation.

Mandatory Specialization/Track Courses

Courses that focus on the student’s selected track

Elective Computing Courses

A set of courses from which students can choose to either to focus further on their selected study track, or to gain insights into other subjects that may interest them

Below is a list of courses that students have to take to complete the program. Each course is 3 credit hours except where indicated.

Newgiza University (NGU) was established as a private university by a presidential Decree “93” in April 2010. All NGU schools are acknowledged by the Ministry of Higher Education (MHE) and the Supreme Council of Universities (SCU). Ministerial Decree 4267 issued by the Ministry of Higher Education was issued to permit students to enroll in the School of Information Technology as of the academic year 2020/2021.

The university will eventually include twelve schools: Medicine; Pharmacy; Dentistry; Nursing and Health Science; Economics and Politics; Law; Business and Finance; Engineering; Information Technology; Fine Arts; Archaeology; and Languages and Interpretation. Currently, eight schools are functioning (Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Business and Finance, Economics and Politics, Engineering, Information Technology, and Fine Arts).

As per Egyptian laws, application for accreditation by the National Authority for Quality Assurance and Accreditation in Education (NAQAAE) will be filed upon the graduation of the first school cohort in 2024.

NGU has a number of collaborative arrangements and partnerships with educational, and research institutions outside of Egypt. Those partnerships aim to enhance the quality of educational programmes delivered at NGU. The following are the agreements that are specific to the School of Information Technology.

The Visiting Student Program with the University of Nebraska, Omaha, USA

NGU has signed a Visiting Student Program  agreement with the University of Nebraska, Omaha (UNO),  USA which allows students enrolled in the School of Information Technology, to spend a semester abroad (typically the Fall semester)  there after their first or second year at NGU. More details about the program can be found in this FAQ provided by UNO.

The 3+1+1 Agreement with the University of Ottawa, Canada

NGU has signed a 3+1+1 agreement with the  University of Ottawa, Canada which allows students enrolled in the School of Information Technology, to spend their 4^th year in uOttawa upon completion of their first 3 years at NGU. After finishing their fourth year in uOttawa, students get their Bachelor’s degree from NGU, but are automatically enrolled in uOttawa’s professional Master of Digital Transformation and Innovation program (if that is what they want and if they meet the requirements of the program) which typically takes one year to complete. Upon completing this program, students will be granted a professional Masters from uOttawa. More information can be found here.

Tuition Fees:

The tuition fee for the School of Information Technology for the academic year (2024-2025) is EGP 185,200 for Egyptian students.

For more information on tuition fees, please visit our admissions section.

Deadlines:

The deadline for the academic year 2024/2025 will be announced soon.

To apply to the School of Information Technology (Fall 2024/25), fill out our online application form.

For admissions inquiry, please contact 16623, or email enrollment@ngu.edu.eg