Minia University is a public university in Minia, Egypt. It was established in 1976 by virtue of Republican Decree No. (93), separating it from Assiut University. The campus is north of Minia. Its emblem is Nefertiti Bust.
University logo
The image of Queen Nefertiti was chosen within an open book as a logo for the university. The Nefertiti Bust is also the slogan of Minya governorate due to its historical and ideological role that it played in the history of ancient Egypt. The head of Nefertiti was found in the Tel Amarna region, to the south of Minya Governorate.
Faculties
The university has 17 faculties:
Faculty of Agriculture
Faculty of Education
Faculty of Science
Faculty of Arts (off campus)
Faculty of Fine Arts
Faculty of Engineering (off campus)
Faculty of Medicine
Faculty of Physical Education
Faculty of Dentistry (off campus)
Faculty of Dar Al-Uloom (Islamic teachings)
Faculty of Nursing
Faculty of Tourism and Hotels
Faculty of Foreign Languages
Faculty of Pharmacy
Faculty of Computer Science
Faculty of Specific Education
Faculty of Kindergarten
Activities
In 2018, the university, in conjunction with the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, spearheaded a week-long sports event for people with disabilities. It was the first of its kind in Egypt's history.