South Valley University

South Valley University (SVU), located at Qena - Egypt and covers the largest area in the country since it provides direct teaching services to approximately 20% of the total area of Egypt. As compared to this geographical weight, SVU is committed to a big social service role in the region of Upper Egypt. As a matter of fact, for a complete period of 25 years as an independent university, SVU has been serving the mission of a distinguished higher education institution, to comprise its cultural, educational, and service commitment. SVU has more than 54,000 students enrolled throughout its teaching institutions, with more than 4,000 diplomae, MA, MSc, and Ph.D. graduate students in different disciplines. These enrolment figures are a tribute to the creative staff and their responsible dedication to their students. SVU has also initiated non-traditional distance and open learning models that add to the enrichment of the cultural and educational development of Upper Egypt. Furthermore, SVU is ranked 17 among the top 100 Universities and Colleges in Africa according to "4 International Colleges and Universities". SVU has also worked with academic institutes in China, Italy, the UK, Sweden, Greece, Spain, France, and Germany. Furthermore, SVU has received funding from programs such as TEMPUS, FP7, and Erasmus plus. In addition, SVU helps in preparing the overall teaching material, raises awareness of solar energy education and medical engineering in Upper Egypt, ensures certification of the program and helps recruit top-caliber graduates.