Under the patronage of Professor Dr. Essam Elkordi, President of Alamein International University, and Professor Dr. Hesham Gaber, Vice President for Academic Affairs, and within the framework of the University’s commitment to supporting Egypt Vision 2030, which places human development and the advancement of the education system at the forefront of national priorities, the Faculty of Engineering organized an academic field visit for students of the Architecture Engineering Program on Thursday, December 12, 2025, to a number of Cairo’s most significant Islamic heritage landmarks.
The visit was led by Professor Dr. Remon Eskandar, Director of Academic Programs at the Faculty of Engineering, and supervised by Professor Dr. Amira Fawzy Almaz, as part of the course Introduction to Building Systems. The visit aimed to bridge theoretical knowledge with practical application and to enhance students’ understanding of traditional building systems through direct, on-site study.
The visit began with a tour of Sultan Hassan Mosque and Al-Rifa’i Mosque, where students explored the characteristics of Islamic architecture and its structural and construction elements. This was followed by an extended tour of Al-Muizz li-Din Allah Al-Fatimi Street, including visits to the Al-Hakim bi-Amr Allah Mosque, the Qalawun Complex, and Bayt Al-Suhaymi. During these visits, students conducted in-depth field studies of historical architectural systems, building materials, and urban conservation techniques.
Alamein International University reaffirms its commitment to the effective integration of theoretical study and practical application, and to building a comprehensive educational environment aligned with the objectives of Egypt Vision 2030 in developing higher education, enhancing students’ skills, and preparing qualified graduates capable of contributing effectively to the labor market. Such academic field visits represent a core component of the educational process, providing rich hands-on experiences that foster both scientific and practical competencies and prepare students efficiently for the local, regional, and international job markets.
