In celebration of the strong academic and cultural ties between Egypt and Japan, Galala University participated in an official farewell ceremony hosted by the Embassy of Japan in Cairo, at the invitation of H.E. Fumio Iwai, Ambassador of Japan to Egypt, to honor newly selected Egyptian students preparing to pursue their studies in Japan through academic exchange scholarships.
The ceremony brought together scholarship alumni, newly selected scholarship students, university professors and officials, research center representatives, Japanese students studying in Egypt, and students from Japanese universities visiting Egypt through the Japan-Africa Young Leaders Program.
The event featured a series of interactive sessions designed to facilitate knowledge and experience sharing. Scholarship alumni discussed their academic and personal experiences in Japan, helping prepare the new students for their upcoming journey while encouraging meaningful connections and exchange of experiences across generations and fields of study.
Representing Galala University, Abd El-Rahman Mohamed, from the Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence Engineering Program, and Salma Hesham, from the Faculty of Engineering, Mechatronics Program, are preparing to travel to Japan for nine months as part of the academic cooperation and agreements between Galala University and Hiroshima University.
Their selection follows months of preparation and coordination under the supervision of the Hiroshima University Memorial Peace Center at Galala University. Both students were awarded JASSO scholarships, which provide financial support for their studies throughout their stay in Japan.
Dr. Walaa Saad Hanafy, Director of the Hiroshima University Memorial Peace Center at Galala University, highlighted the university’s commitment, under the leadership of Prof. Mohamed El-Shinawi, President of Galala University, to strengthening academic and cultural relations between Egypt and Japan. She emphasized the university’s efforts to expand international educational opportunities and support students in accessing prestigious scholarships and international academic experiences.
She also noted that Galala University has provided comprehensive support to the students throughout the application and preparation process, helping them overcome challenges and take advantage of the academic and cultural opportunities available through studying in Japan.
Abd El-Rahman Mohamed and Salma Hesham are scheduled to depart for Japan on 25 September 2026, where they will begin their international academic experience. Galala University wishes both students continued success and hopes that their journey will further strengthen their academic and personal skills while contributing to the growing educational and cultural partnership between Egypt and Japan.
