About College

The study began at the College of Archaeology and Tourism Guidance in the academic year 2007-2008 based on Ministerial Decision No. 2560 dated 20/9/2007. We aspire to collaborate with the Arab-Egyptian community for the advancement of such studies. 

College Departments

The College of Archaeology and Tourism Guidance, Misr University for Science and Technology is committed to providing a highly qualified, innovative, creative, professional and morally committed graduate in line with scientific developments, to meet the needs of the labour market, active in community service and environmental development, and achieve sustainable development.

The College of Archaeology and Tourism Guidance aspires to become a distinguished developed educational institution in its academic programs, scientific research, and community service, both on the regional and international levels.

  1. Modernizing educational programs to keep pace with developments and the requirements of the renewable and changing labor market.
  2. Preparing a distinguished graduate academically, cognitively, and professionally capable of competing locally, regionally, and globally in the fields of archeology and tourism guidance.
  3. Supporting activities and skills that develop creativity, innovation, and applied skills.
  4. Achieving quality education through adherence to continuous development standards and quality and accreditation standards.
  5. Strengthening the competitive position of the college by creating advanced educational programs in the fields of archeology and tourism guidance.
  6. Completing and developing the system of graduate studies and scientific research.
  7. Enhancing scientific research and innovation to strengthen the college’s competitive position.
  8. Supporting cooperation and research partnerships in the fields of archeology and tourism guidance at the local, regional and global levels.
  9. Expanding scientific research related to creativity and application to achieve sustainable development.
  10. Maximizing the college’s role in serving the community, developing the environment, and spreading archaeological and tourism awareness.
  11. Effective communication with beneficiary entities to develop graduates’ skills.
  12. Strengthening community partnership in relevant research projects.
  13. Strengthening the infrastructure, technology and information to support digital transformation.
  14. Developing human resources to achieve creativity and development while adhering to professional ethics.

The College of Archeology and Tourism Guidance at Misr University for Science and Technology is unique because it links archaeology and tourism guidance in five different departments: Ancient Egyptian Archaeology, Islamic Archaeology, Restoration and Conservation of Antiquities, and Tourism Guidance. The college also includes a unique department at the level of the corresponding faculties in Egypt, the Department of Arab Peninsula Archeology. The college aims to prepare a graduate capable of taking responsibility, advancing society, and keeping pace with scientific developments.

The college takes into consideration the importance of collaborations, projects and research, these are some of them:

  1. Restoration Project- Tomb in Deir al- Medina 

Restoration and maintenance of Tombs in Deir El-Medina (Tomb N 265), in collaboration with the IFAO (Institut Français d’Archéologie Orientale).

2. Participation in the Russian Excavation Mission

Participation of one of the faculty’s teachers assistants in the excavation mission of the Russian university.

3. Archaeological Excavation Mission in Saqqara, Giza – Tabbet al-Geish (MUST)

Labs

  • Museum of the College of Archeology and Tourist Guidance.
  • Oil photography laboratory
  •  Manuscripts laboratory
  • Mural photography laboratory
  • Projects Laboratory
  •  Organic Archeology Laboratory

Used equipment

  •  Mechanical cleaning tools
  •  Tools for making textile crafts
  •  Tools for implementing wall images
  • Tools for implementing oil paintings
  • Tools for implementing graduation projects

  •  Practical training for students at the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir
  •  Practical training for students at the Vehicle Museum
  •  Practical training for students at the Museum of Islamic Art in Cairo
  •  Training students of the tourism guidance department in major tourism companies and hotels
  •  Field training at archaeological sites and excavations
  • Workshop in partnership with the British Museum

Program of Study

The College awards bachelor’s degrees to graduates of all its departments; the student has to pass the designated credit hours to each department to qualify for the bachelor’s degree.

The bachelor’s degree in Egyptian Archaeology, Islamic Archaeology or the Archaeology and civilization of the Arabian peninsula requires: one hundred and forty-four (144) credits

The bachelor’s degree in restoration and maintenance of monuments or Tourism guidance requires: one hundred and fifty (150) credits.

In addition to 50 hours of scientific trips training to visit archaeological sites and museums according to each department’s specialization.

Quality Assurance Unit

  • The Quality Assurance Unit at the College of Archeology and Tourist Guidance is affiliated to the Quality Assurance Center at Misr University for Science and Technology is administratively affiliated to the Dean of the College.
  • The Quality Assurance Unit was established at the College of Archeology and Tourism Guidance based on the approval of the College of Archaeology and Tourism Guidance’s Council in its session 3/10/2010, and it is included as a unit within the organizational structure.
  • Unit vision:
    Access to local, regional, and international accreditation.
  • Unit Message:
    Continuous development and qualifying the college for programmatic accreditation and then institutional accreditation, in line with its mission and strategic objectives in order to gain the trust of the university and the outside community in its graduates, through a specific strategy, and a clear implementation plan to support the college’s competitive ability, and its contribution to the development of society and the environment.
  • Unit Objectives:
    1.Implementing modern mechanisms to enhance the educational process in line with the National Authority for Quality Assurance and Accreditation standards.
    2.Ensuring compliance with quality assurance and accreditation requirements to qualify for accreditation.
    3.Monitoring the effectiveness of educational programs and institutional capacity, while planning for continuous improvement.
    4.Enhancing learning outcomes within the college.
    5.Building external community confidence in the college’s educational results.
    6.Collaborating with the Quality Assurance Center at Misr University for Science and Technology to stay updated on quality assurance developments.
    7.Overseeing the implementation of academic programs and accreditation standards to support the educational process.
    8.Improving overall performance for all stakeholders.
    9.Preparing qualified personnel to maintain high quality standards within the college.
  • Continuous self-evaluation of the college’s performance, as an educational institution, in various fields; Education, research, and community service.

Career Paths and Practical Experience

The College Paves The Way For An Exceptional Career Path!

The College paves the way for an exceptional career path, and these are just a few of the countless jobs and horizons to be discovered!

  • Antiquities inspector at various archaeological sites in Egypt and the Arab world.
  • Antiquities registration specialist, museum curator in various museums of ancient Egyptian antiquities and Arab museums, working with antiquities excavation missions in Egypt and the Arab world and institutions concerned with heritage, such as the Ministry of Antiquities.
  • Work in the education sector, and work in the tourism and guidance sectors after passing the Ministry of Tourism exam, for the archaeology departments.
  • As for the Tourism Guidance Department, they immediately obtain the license to work in tourism guidance immediately upon graduation. The top graduates are given the opportunity to work in Egyptian universities according to the relevant departments.
  • Working in tourism guidance, tourism companies and hotels.
  • They work Restoration centers and contracting companies working in the field of restoration and maintenance of antiquities.

Scientific Degrees

The College of Archaeology and Tourism Guidance, Misr University for Science and Technology is committed to providing a highly qualified, innovative, creative, professionals.

  • BSc degree in Egyptian Archaeology
  • BSc degree in Islamic Archaeology
  • BSc degree in Archaeology and Civilization of the Arabian Peninsula
  • BSc degree in Restoration and Maintenance of Monuments
  • BSc degree in Tourism Guidance