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Alexandria University

university, Egypt
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Alexandria University is the principal public university in Alexandria, Egypt, founded in 1942. It is located east of the city center and offers instruction primarily in Arabic, with English also used in some professional programs. The university's establishment was part of a broader revival of interest in the city's rich history, which includes the ancient School of Alexandria, the first Christian institution of higher learning. The modern Bibliotheca Alexandrina, opened in 2002, is situated adjacent to the university, symbolizing the city's enduring legacy as a center for knowledge and culture.123

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