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
Department of Tourism Guidance
Department of Restoration & Conservation of Monuments.
Department of Archaeology & Civilization of the Arabian Peninsula.
Department of Islamic Archaeology.
Department of Egyptian Archaeology.
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.
- Modernizing educational programs to keep pace with developments and the requirements of the renewable and changing labor market.
- Preparing a distinguished graduate academically, cognitively, and professionally capable of competing locally, regionally, and globally in the fields of archeology and tourism guidance.
- Supporting activities and skills that develop creativity, innovation, and applied skills.
- Achieving quality education through adherence to continuous development standards and quality and accreditation standards.
- Strengthening the competitive position of the college by creating advanced educational programs in the fields of archeology and tourism guidance.
- Completing and developing the system of graduate studies and scientific research.
- Enhancing scientific research and innovation to strengthen the college’s competitive position.
- Supporting cooperation and research partnerships in the fields of archeology and tourism guidance at the local, regional and global levels.
- Expanding scientific research related to creativity and application to achieve sustainable development.
- Maximizing the college’s role in serving the community, developing the environment, and spreading archaeological and tourism awareness.
- Effective communication with beneficiary entities to develop graduates’ skills.
- Strengthening community partnership in relevant research projects.
- Strengthening the infrastructure, technology and information to support digital transformation.
- 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:
- 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.
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
