Arab Academy for Science, Technology & Maritime Transport (AASTMT)
"A Global Leader in Maritime Excellence & Future Technologies"
About the Academy
The Arab Academy (AASTMT) is a leading regional and international organization specialized in education, training, and research. Established in 1972 under the umbrella of the League of Arab States, it has grown into a world-class university with a presence in multiple countries. It is renowned for being the primary hub for Maritime Transport in the Middle East and Africa, offering a unique blend of academic rigor, professional certifications, and a vibrant multicultural student life.
Facts & Figures
Established: 1972 (50+ years of excellence).
Global Ranking (QS 2026): Ranked within the #1001-1200 worldwide (Top 15 in Egypt).
THE Impact Rankings: Ranked #306 globally (out of 1,963 universities) for its commitment to UN Sustainable Development Goals.
National Rank: Ranked #1 in Egypt for "Quality of Education" (THE Impact Rankings).
Number of Colleges: 16 Specialized Colleges.
International Students: Home to over 3,700 international students from 50+ different nationalities.
#1001-1200
Global ranking
16
Specialized Faculties and Institutes.
#1
Quality of Education in Egypt
3,700+
international students
Specialized Faculties & Global Programs
AASTMT is famous for its diverse and dual-degree programs:
The Maritime Powerhouse: (Maritime Transport & Technology — The oldest and most prestigious in the region).
Engineering & Tech: (Engineering & Technology, Computing & Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence — Alamein Campus).
Medical & Life Sciences: (Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Fisheries Technology & Aquaculture).
Business & Humanities: (Management & Technology, International Transport & Logistics, Language & Communication, Law, Art & Design).
International Degrees: Offers Dual Degrees in partnership with top UK and US universities (e.g., University of Hull, Coventry, Cardiff Metropolitan, and Northampton).
Campuses & Student Life
AASTMT operates across multiple smart and historic campuses:
Alexandria (Headquarters): Abu Kir (Main Hub) and Miami Campuses.
Cairo: Smart Village, Heliopolis, and Dokki Branches.
Smart Cities: El Alamein Campus (A 4th-generation smart campus) and Port Said.
Upper Egypt: South Valley Campus (Aswan).
Regional: Sharjah (UAE) and Latakia (Syria).
Facilities: Features world-class simulators (Maritime & Engineering), Olympic-sized sports complexes, and 5-star student housing
Why Apply via "ZAD"?
At ZAD, we streamline your path to Cairo University by providing:
Academic Advising: Matching your GPA with the best-fit major for guaranteed admission.
Registration & Admission: Handling all "Study in Egypt" platform procedures and certificate equivalencies.
Logistics Support: Assisting in finding safe and convenient housing near the campus.