International Relations Office Page
Fostering International Partnerships for the goals of Sustainable Development & SEKEM Vision
Heliopolis University’s International Relations Office (HU-IRO) acts as the gateway for HU staff & students to the world. It provides the facilitations & connections needed to explore all types of education the world has to offer. From semesters abroad for faculty members & students to international scholarships and collaborations with international organizations, IRO handles it all.
Vision
Accomplish continuous fruitful partnerships with global entities that help unfold the full potential of HU students, staff & community, thus serving the goals of SEKEM Vision & sustainable development
Mission
Facilitate the connection of HU students & staff with the world’s top notch educational & non-educational organizations, to create memorable experiences that serve the community’s personal & organizational goals. Illuminate the world’s awareness of our continuous sustainability achievements by opening channels & fostering relationships globally.
Development
Tracks
- SEKEM Vision Goals
- SVG 1: Lifelong learning & potential unfolding
- SVG 2: Holistic research
- SVG 4: Living arts & culture
- SVG 14: Integral organizational development & leadership
- SVG 15: Equality & diversity
- UN Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 4: Quality education
- SDG 8: Decent work & economic growth
- SDG 9: Industry, innovation & infrastructure
- SDG 16: Peace, justice & strong institutions
- SDG 17: Partnerships for the goals
Global Partnerships
Fostering partnerships is considered the core goal that enables HU-IRO to provide all of its services. There are multiple objectives for our partnerships & the ultimate outcome is to find common goals that help create agreements & Memorandums of Understanding-MOUs with each organization to achieve outcomes aligning with each party’s mission & vision.
International Visits
HU-IRO is responsible for arranging & hosting campus visits from International institutions, as well as stays at SEKEM Farm. The visits objective varies according to the desired outcome & goal, yet all seek to find a common ground thus benefiting both parties.
International Visits
HU-IRO is responsible for arranging & hosting campus visits from International institutions, as well as stays at SEKEM Farm. The visits objective varies according to the desired outcome & goal, yet all seek to find a common ground thus benefiting both parties.
Students Exchange
Empowering cultural experiences is not only limited to HU students, but we encourage international students to join HU as well. We’ve had multiple experiences throughout the years where international students expanded their education at HU & explored Egypt’s culture.
Previous Exchange Experiences


Internships
To truly unfold their full potential, we provide HU students with multiple opportunities to enhance their experience in their chosen field of study.
Summer School & Camps
We believe that Summer can include both fun and educational learning experiences.
That’s why we provide our students with incredible opportunities during summer that are both educational & cultural. HU students get to expand their educational horizons in prestigious universities, while going on adventures around the world.
Summer Camp 2024
An Intercultural Euro Trip that starts in Slovenia & extends to Italy & Croatia.
Staff Exchange
Aiming to increase the knowledge & experience capacity of its staff, HU arranges for its staff to travel & gain hands-on experience, not only locally but internationally as well.
Previous Exchange Experience
The Filder Clinic
Draft Article Content – Latest activity includes having multiple staff members from the Faculty of Physical Therapy attend a multidisciplinary training at The Filder Clinic in Stuttgart, Germany
Upcoming Opportunities
Development
Tracks
- SDG 1: No poverty
- SDG 8 : Decent work & economic growth
- SDG 9: Industry innovation & infrastructure
- SDG 12: Responsible consumption & production
- SDG 17: Partnerships for the goals
- SVG 1: Lifelong learning & potential unfolding
- SVG 10 Circular economy
- SVG 12: ethical finance
- SVG 13: Responsible consumption & sustainable lifestyle
- SVG 14: Integral organizational development & Leadership
- SVG 16: Social transformation