Higher Education: Ready for Coordination Efforts to Begin... Urging Students to Approach Preferences with the Utmost Seriousness
Cairo - Ahmed Sabri: Dr. Adel Abdel Gaffar, the official spokesperson for the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, affirmed the ministry’s full readiness for the launch of coordination procedures for admission to public universities and institutes, noting that the website for students to register their preferences has been finalized.
In radio statements, Abdel Gaffar said that Egyptian universities have prepared to welcome students wishing to participate in the coordination process through dedicated computer labs. He clarified that working hours will be from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at all public universities, with technical support services provided to students.
He emphasized that all electronic services offered by the ministry and the coordination office, along with support services provided within universities, will be completely free throughout the coordination period.
He explained that the ministry has prepared a set of awareness tools to help students understand the coordination steps, including explanatory videos, designs, and guidance manuals, noting that these materials will continue to be disseminated via websites, radio stations, and television channels.
He added that the ministry has compiled the most prominent questions, rumors, and inaccurate information that have recurred in previous years, addressing and correcting them through the guidance manuals prepared by the ministry.
He pointed out that the ministry has published a list of official higher education institutions accredited by the Supreme Council of Universities via the ministry’s website and official pages, enabling students to verify accredited institutions and avoid falling victim to fake entities.
Abdel Gaffar warned students against disclosing the password on their secured certificate, stressing that safeguarding this number is of paramount importance, as others could exploit it to change a student’s preferences.
The official spokesperson for the Ministry of Higher Education delivered an important message to students, stating, “The total score should not be the sole factor in choosing a college or major,” urging students to select fields in which they can excel and which they wish to pursue as their future careers.
He explained that some students choose certain majors merely because of their high scores, only to face difficulties during their studies, emphasizing the importance of making choices based on students’ interests, abilities, and professional aspirations.
He stressed the necessity of treating all preferences with full seriousness, and not limiting oneself to comparing the first few preferences with last year’s coordination cutoffs before entering the remaining preferences randomly.
He said, “A student must approach even preference number 75 with utmost seriousness, as the coordination process operates within a competitive framework among students, and no student can predict in advance at what cutoff the coordination will stop.”
The official spokesperson stressed the importance of students understanding the rules of geographic distribution across its stages (A, B, and C), so as not to be surprised by being assigned to a university far from their place of residence, clarifying that the electronic coordination website is designed according to the approved geographic distribution rules.
He noted the availability of a list comprising 28 public universities, urging students to utilize the period preceding the launch of coordination to familiarize themselves with the academic programs offered in various colleges.
He explained that students are required not only to know the name of the college but also to learn about the modern and specialized programs offered by each college, especially given the continuous evolution of academic programs.
He added that the Supreme Council of Universities issued a decision to amend academic regulations every five years, aiming to keep pace with the rapid global changes and labor market needs.
He affirmed that academic programs within universities are undergoing continuous growth and development, calling on students to visit official college websites, learn about all available programs, and review the latest specializations and educational pathways offered before making decisions regarding college and major selection.
