About the University
March 16, 2021 2025-05-11 9:55About the University
Deraya
University
A place to discover different paths and build your career
About
Deraya University
Deraya University in Minya Governorate was established in 2010 by Presidential Decree No. 91/2010 as the second private university in southern Egypt. Today, the university offers 7 undergraduate and 2 graduate programs through four colleges: Pharmacy, Physical therapy, Dentistry, and Business Administration. As an emerging higher education institution in Egypt, specifically in Upper Egypt, Deraya University is committed to upholding John Dewey's philosophy that "education is not a preparation for life; Education is life itself." We aspire to unleash the potential of our students as well as our graduates by exploring many areas of knowledge.
Mission
Deraya University is committed to providing outstanding educational programs, offering a research environment that meets societal needs, keeping pace with global developments and standards, and actively participating in environmental development and community service.
Vision
To achieve leadership at the national and regional levels and for Deraya University to become one of the distinguished universities globally.
Values
Quality – Excellence – Responsibility – Justice – Integrity – Teamwork – Creativity
Strategic Pillars
1- A professional, personally, and ethically well-rounded graduate capable of competing.
2- Comprehensive governance of both academic and administrative bodies.
3- Distinguished scientific research with significant impact.
4- Enhancement and expansion of regional and community engagement.
5- Achieving leadership in international cooperation and foreign partnerships.
6- Attaining quality education and accreditation.
7- Technological transformation and advanced infrastructure.
Visiting Deraya
Deraya University, New Minia
Hotline: 16283
Tel: 01271878682 – 01210968993 – 01090549902 – 0862110026
Fax: 086-2110032
student.admission@deraya.edu.eg – student.affairs@deraya.edu.eg – commuincation.center@deraya.edu.eg
