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Fayoum University is a public university located in the Egyptian city of Al Fayoum in northern Egypt. From 1976 to 2005, Fayoum University was a public institution within the University of Cairo. In August 2005, it was established as an independent campus with 2,000 faculty members and enrollment of about 25. 000 students. The city of Fayoum is an oasis located approximately 63 miles southwest of Cairo and is noted for its agricultural production and tourism.HistoryIn 1975, the Faculty of Education in Fayoum was established as one of the faculties affiliated to Cairo University.Courses and CampusFayoum University offers undergraduate programs and graduate programs, as well as open education opportunities via its 14 faculties.FacultiesFaculty of EducationFaculty of AgricultureFaculty of EngineeringFaculty of Social WorkFaculty of Dar Al-UloomFaculty of ScienceFaculty of Tourism and HotelsFaculty of Specific EducationFaculty of ArchaeologyFaculty of MedicineFaculty of ArtsFaculty of Computer science and InformationFaculty of Early Childhood EducationFaculty of Nursing