DERAYA

Deraya University in Minya Governorate was established in 2010 by Presidential Decree No. 91/2010 as the second private university in southern Egypt. Today, the university offers 7 undergraduate and 2 graduate programs through four colleges: Pharmacy, Physical therapy, Dentistry, and Business Administration. As an emerging higher education institution in Egypt, specifically in Upper Egypt, Deraya University is committed to upholding John Dewey's philosophy that "education is not a preparation for life; Education is life itself." We aspire to unleash the potential of our students as well as our graduates by exploring many areas of knowledge... Located in New Minya, Deraya University is a leader in higher education, applied research, and community engagement. With a focus on student employability, our graduates in the fields of medical and management sciences are ready for successful professional careers upon graduation.

Also known as: Deraya University