The Faculty of Economics and Political Science extends its congratulations to all its members: academic faculty, alumni, current students and administrative staff for the faculty having received international institutional academic accreditation from the British “Accreditation Service for International Colleges”(ASIC). This achievement came as a result of a thorough visit in which experts from the ASIC agency conducted an examination and evaluation of all the Faculty’s practices and activities.

ASIC is a British accreditation agency for universities, institutes and international academic entities. It’s a world-recognized international academic accreditation agency that is also recognized by the UK government. It operates under the supervision of the British education and social services institution of the British Department of Education. It is a member of the British Quality Foundation (BQF) and the US Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). It is also accredited by the US CHEA International Quality Group (CIQG). It is among the world’s most prominent accreditation agencies, having accredited hundreds of universities and faculties in more than 65 countries.

It is worth noting that this agency has accredited FEPS as a “Premier Institution”, which is this agency’s highest ranking. ASIC only awards this accreditation to faculties having achieved all conditions of accreditation, which are the following:

1-      Governance, Management, and Staff Resources

2-      Quality Assurance and Enhancement

3-      Systems Management

4-      Learning, Teaching, and Research Activity

5-      Awards and Qualifications

6-      Student Welfare

7-      Premises and Health and Safety

8-      Marketing and Recruitment of Students

The Faculty has received “commendable grades” in all of these areas, reflecting the level of excellence it has achieved.

Dr Hanan Mohamed Ali, Acting Dean of the Faculty, notes that ASIC has accredited FEPS as a Premier Institution, which is the agency’s highest ranking, awarded only to institutions having achieved accreditation conditions in all required areas.

This accreditation was only awarded after a thorough inspection by the accreditation agency, which involved the participation of faculty alumni, academic faculty, volunteers, administrative staff and students. It is a testament to the close-knit community of our Faculty and its commitment to raising its status and presenting the best education to the upcoming generations. This is all part of FEPS’ participation in Cairo University’s sincere efforts to transform into a fourth and then fifth generation Smart University, and a part of the Faculty’s strategy to present only the very best in education, research and community development.

This accreditation will allow the Faculty to attain a higher ranking and form deeper local and international partnerships. It also testifies to its prestige and improves the local and international work opportunities of its students and alumni, as well as their position in the most prestigious local and international educational and research communities.

For this reason, the Faculty of Economics and Political Science, represented by Dr Hanan Mohamed Ali, Acting Dean, presents its deepest gratitude and thanks to everyone who contributed their efforts and ambitious ideas, which were then defined during a period of hard and impressive work by the international accreditation team, as well as the prestigious image showcased by the faculties’ members during the accreditation agency visit.

All thanks to the international accreditation team, all members of the academic faculty, alumni, students and administrative staff of our Faculty: every new achievement is built on your hard work, and every brighter future is based on your efforts.

May FEPS always remain the crown jewel of Cairo University and a home of Commitment, Excellence and Distinction