Ugandan Ambassador to Egypt Nyeko Ocula Michael visited the Egyptian-Japanese University for Sciences and Technology in Cairo (EJUST) Thursday.
Mr Ocula held talks with university officials on possible cooperation between the university and similar institutes in Uganda as well as on means to benefit from scholarships offered by EJUST to African students.
University President Ahmed al-Gohari said his university had specified 150 scholarships for African students to support development efforts in the African continent.
These scholarships come as Egypt returns to its leading rule in Africa, el-Gohari said, adding that the scholarships had been offered post-graduate students in other African countries.
They aim to prepare a new generation of African professionals trained in the different fields of science and technology, he said.
Scholarships offered to African students are in the fields of electronic engineering, electrical engineering, computer engineering and energy sources engineering.
Deputy University President for Education and Academic Affairs Sameh Nada highlighted the importance of the entry into fields of study in modern technologies by African and Egyptian students.
Our students need training in the use of their intellect, he said.
Along with his meeting with the university officials, Ambassador Michael also held a meeting with Ugandan nationals studying at the university.
He listened to what they students said about their university experience.
He said he was happy that some of Uganda’s students were benefiting from the scholarships offered by the Egyptian-Japanese University
