Dr. Ayman Ashour, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, announced the total number of students in the final lists for the student union elections, who met the conditions for running for the academic year 2024/2025.
The Minister explained that the total number reached 27,008 students. 13,317 male and 12,393 female students, at public universities, private universities, technological universities, and private universities. And institutes.
The total number of applicants for student union elections in public universities reached 19,951 male and female students in 28 public universities. 652 male and female students were excluded for not meeting the conditions. 1,307 appeals were submitted, of which 963 appeals were accepted. Thus, the The total number of students nominated for the final lists is 18,336 male and female students, distributed as follows (9,326 male and 9,010 Female students).
The total number of applicants for student union elections in private universities reached 3,094 male and female students in 19 private universities. 96 male and female students were excluded for not meeting the conditions. 28 appeals were submitted, of which 23 were accepted. Thus The total number of students nominated for the final lists reached 2,975 male and female students, distributed as follows (1,641 male and 1,334 male) Female students).
In technological universities, 444 male and female students applied to run in 10 technological universities. 16 male and female students were excluded because they did not meet the required conditions, while two appeals were submitted that were not accepted. Thus, the total number of students nominated on the lists reached The final number of students was 428 male and female students, distributed as follows: (277 male and 151 female students).
As for institutes, 3,979 applied for candidacy. Male and female students in 120 institutes, and no male or female students were excluded because they did not meet the conditions. 8 appeals were submitted and all were accepted. Thus, the total number of students nominated in the final lists reached 3,971 male and female students, distributed as follows (1,898 male and 2,073 female students)
As for private universities, they received 1,322 male and female students, and no male or female students were excluded. Because they did not meet the conditions, 24 appeals were submitted, all of which were accepted, bringing the total number of students nominated in the final lists to 1,298 students.
The marathon of student union elections continues at Egyptian universities and institutes, as the first round elections, sorting, and announcements are held. The results are on Sunday, November 24, followed by runoff elections on Monday, November 25, then elections for committee secretaries and their assistants at the college level on Tuesday, 26. November, and the elections for the president of the union and his deputy at the college level on Wednesday, November 27, and finally the elections conclude on Thursday, November 28, with the elections for committee secretaries and the president of the union and his deputy at the university level.
Dr. Ayman Ashour stressed that the ministry always seeks to provide an environment that encourages students. To participate in student activities and choose their representatives freely and fairly, noting that student elections represent an important experience for students to acquire leadership and management skills, as well as strengthen democratic values in society. University.
Dr. Karim Hammam, advisor to the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research for student activities, and rapporteur of the Supreme Elections Committee, stressed the importance of student union elections in enhancing the spirit of leadership and active participation among students, as they are real training for electoral life in the Egyptian state, explaining The Ministry is working to provide all capabilities to ensure the success of the elections at all levels, noting that these elections represent a great opportunity for students to choose their representatives democratically, which enhances their participation in decision-making within universities. And institutes.
Dr. Karim Hammam pointed out that student union elections are not limited to selecting representatives only, but rather are a vital experience that contributes to developing leadership skills and teamwork, which enhances the spirit of cooperation among students, pointing out that student participation It reflects the spirit of democracy and responsibility, as every male and female student has an influential voice in directing student activities and determining their priorities.
