Saxony Egypt University of Applied Sciences and Technology signed a cooperation protocol with the Egyptian Ministry of Labor to develop applied technological education and vocational training programs and link them to the skills needed by the manufacturing, transport, and services sectors. The protocol was signed in the presence of Minister of Labor Hassan Raddad Al-Mashad, representatives of the ministry and the university, and representatives of SERA Education.
Saxony Egypt University was established through Al Ahly SERA, a joint investment venture between SERA Education and Al Ahly Capital Holding. According to the announcement, the partnership aims to expand the scope of high-quality technical training and support pathways qualifying participants for in-demand jobs, in line with the priorities of Egypt’s Vision 2030 for technical and vocational education and training.
How Will the Programs Be Implemented?
Under the protocol, the Ministry of Labor will nominate qualified candidates and determine the amount of financial support allocated to each trainee, while Saxony Egypt University will implement and supervise the programs and conduct the necessary assessments. The two parties will also grant accredited certificates to trainees, while offering advanced courses to those wishing to continue their professional development and obtain higher qualifications.
The programs are expected to benefit from combining the university campus with the training centers affiliated with the Ministry of Labor, under the supervision of accredited trainers. The announced educational model allocates 60% of the content to practical and applied training, in an effort to increase the connection between the skills acquired by trainees and actual workplace requirements.
Electric Vehicles Among the Priorities of the First Phase
Implementation priorities include establishing a specialized training center in the field of electric vehicles, with the aim of preparing technical personnel capable of keeping pace with developments in the transport sector. The announcement did not specify the center’s opening date or the number of targeted trainees, but it explained that the joint committee would determine the number of participants, admission rules, training content, and final timelines.
What Will Change in Practice?
The protocol gives the Ministry of Labor a role in identifying beneficiaries and training needs, while the university provides the academic curriculum, implementation, and assessment. This division could link the ministry’s network of training centers to a university model focused on practical application, rather than relying solely on a training pathway separate from the needs of industrial sectors.
This step is particularly important for specializations whose requirements are changing rapidly, such as electric vehicle maintenance. However, its practical impact will remain tied to details that have not yet been announced, including cohort sizes, enrollment conditions, training start dates, and the nature of the certificates participants will receive.
A Joint Committee for Supervision and Updating
The cooperation provides for the formation of a committee comprising representatives of the Ministry of Labor and Saxony Egypt University to oversee implementation, identify the most in-demand specializations, monitor completion rates, and evaluate the programs. The committee has the authority to develop the training content in line with changes in the labor market and industry.
The university announced that it began academic operations in September 2024 and that the protocol represents an extension of its focus on applied technological education. On August 18, 2026, the announcement stated that the joint committee was holding meetings to prepare for the first phase and receive the first cohorts of trainees, without disclosing a final start date.