Establishment and Foundation

The Faculty of Economics and Political Science (FEPS) at Cairo University was established by Presidential Decree No. 1911 of 1959, modeled after the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), which serves as its academic reference.
The Faculty was founded with the goal of equipping Egypt and the Arab region with highly qualified professionals in the fields of economics, statistics, and political science, contributing to economic, political, and social modernization.

Academic instruction began in the 1960/1961 academic year, with the first class graduating in 1963. Postgraduate programs (Master’s and PhD) commenced in 1965/1966, and diploma programs were introduced in 1973/1974. Since then, the Faculty has continued to develop and expand its academic offerings.

Academic Development and Programs

·         Teaching programs are offered in Arabic, English, and French across the disciplines of economics, political science, and statistics.

·         A credit-hour system has been gradually implemented since 2002 and fully adopted at the PhD level in 2019.

·         Dual degree international programs are offered in cooperation with:

o    University of Paris 1 (Panthéon-Sorbonne) in Economics (2010/2011) and Political Science (2012/2013)

o    University of Hamburg in Law and Economics (2015/2016)

o    European Mediterranean programs for Master’s and PhD degrees, in collaboration with European universities since 2004

·         Specialized professional programs are also offered, such as the Gender and Development Master’s in partnership with UN Women.

International Partnerships and Scholarships

·         Orascom Scholarship for one academic year at the University of Chicago

·         Erasmus+ Scholarships for one semester at prestigious European universities

·         Active student exchange programs at regional and international levels

Student Initiatives and Activities

·         In 2018, the Faculty launched its first official journal, ELITE Magazine, as a platform for students, faculty members, and alumni, published in Arabic and English.

·         In 2020, the magazine expanded to be published in three languages: Arabic, English, and French, supporting cultural diversity and international academic communication.

Statistics (Academic Year 2024/2025)

·         Approximately 4,000 undergraduate students, including 11% international students

·         Approximately 1,100 postgraduate students, including 6% international students

·         Over 400 faculty members

·         More than 200 administrative staff

Accreditations, Quality Assurance, and Distinction

·         First social sciences faculty in Egypt to receive national accreditation from NAQAAE in 2011, with renewals in 2016, 2022, and 2024

·         International institutional accreditation from the British ASIC agency in 2024

·         ISO certifications (9001:2015 and 21001:2018), renewed until 2027

·         Second place in the 2022 Egypt Government Excellence Award

·         REPS Journal has been published internationally since 2018, officially indexed in 2020, and later included in Clarivate Analytics and Scopus databases

·         Member of the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD)

Recent Achievements

1.      Obtaining international institutional accreditation from ASIC (2024)

2.      Renewal of ISO certifications through 2027

3.      Ranked among the top 10 public faculties in Egypt (2024)

4.      Recognized among the top 4 environmentally friendly faculties at Cairo University

5.      Launch of the Amr Moussa Endowed Research Chair

6.      Launch of the Ibrahim Darwish Endowed Research Chair

7.      Launch of the Professor Abdel-Malek Oudah Endowed Research Chair

8.      Signing a cooperation protocol with the Information and Decision Support Center (IDSC) of the Egyptian Cabinet, and organizing an annual joint conference

Distinguished Faculty and Leadership Alumni

Prominent Faculty Members:

·         Prof. Boutros Boutros-Ghali – Former Secretary-General of the United Nations

·         Prof. Mahmoud Mohieldin – Executive Director at the IMF and UN Special Envoy

·         Prof. Hala El-Said – Minister of Planning and Presidential Advisor

·         Prof. Aladdin Hilal – Former Minister of Youth and Professor of Political Science

Notable Graduates and Ministers:

·         Dr. Badr Abdel Aaty – Current Minister of Foreign Affairs

·         Dr. Nevine El-Kabbaj – Former Minister of Social Solidarity

·         Dr. Nabila Makram – Former Minister of Immigration and Expatriate Affairs

·         Dr. Samir Radwan – Former Minister of Finance