11.4.5 The University's affordable housing for students

As part of Assiut University's commitment to supporting international ranking initiatives and highlighting its contribution to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the General Administration of University Dormitories is pleased to submit the following report regarding the services provided during the Academic Year 2025/2026.

This report includes information on services provided to students, accommodation statistics, students with disabilities, and housing services and fees.

The University Campus:

The university city sector is one of the strengths of Assiut University, as it includes about 30 buildings dedicated to housing expatriate male and female students. It is one of the largest university cities among Egyptian universities, and this is met with the university administration’s keenness to develop what the sector provides in terms of social services for expatriate students, extending to sports, recreational, and artistic services, so that it is not limited to housing services only.

The university campus offers a vibrant and inspiring environment designed to enrich the academic and social life of its students. With its spacious green areas, modern lecture halls, fully equipped laboratories, and specialized learning centers, the campus provides an ideal setting for exploration and innovation. Students can enjoy a wide range of facilities, including libraries, sports complexes, cultural centers, and student activity spaces that encourage creativity and collaboration. The university is committed to maintaining a safe, welcoming, and supportive atmosphere, ensuring that every student can thrive both academically and personally.

One of the buildings- for boys- includes 170 rooms and is divided into two sections, one for male students and the other for female students and is equipped with a social club for each of them. He pointed out that the work to raise the infrastructure efficiency of the building took 6 months, which also included completing the replacement and renovation work and furnishing it with new furniture and television screens on each floor, at a total cost exceeding 2.5 million pounds.

(B)Number of Students Benefiting from University Housing (Academic Year 2025/2026)

The University Dormitories provide accommodation and integrated student services to students from various faculties and academic programs.

During the Academic Year 2025/2026, the total number of students benefiting from university housing reached 12,459 students as follows:

• Male Students: 3,990
• Female Students: 8,469

Total Beneficiaries: 12,459 Students

These figures reflect the significant role of university housing in supporting students' academic success and social well-being by providing a safe and supportive living environment.

(C) Services Provided by the University Hostels:

Assiut University, through the General Administration of University Hostels, is committed to providing comprehensive accommodation, care, and support services for male and female students, including students with disabilities and students from disadvantaged backgrounds. These services aim to ensure a safe, inclusive, healthy, and stimulating living and learning environment that promotes academic achievement, personal development, equal opportunities, and social integration, in alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals.

The University Hostels comprise 11 residential units for male students and 19 residential units for female students. The main services and development initiatives are outlined below.

1. Accommodation and Inclusive Support Services

Providing furnished accommodation for male and female students in designated residential units.

Accepting students from within and outside Assiut Governorate without discrimination based on place of residence, ensuring equal access to accommodation opportunities.

Providing accommodation in designated units according to students’ preferences and needs, including Units (Z) and (Ain).

Allocating two residential units for male students with disabilities, accommodating a total of 59 students, with appropriate facilities to meet their accessibility and mobility requirements.

Allocating five residential units for female students with disabilities, accommodating 52 students from different faculties in Units (L, M, N, 8, and 16).

Providing financial and moral support, accessible accommodation, free meals, and opportunities to participate in sports, cultural, social, and religious activities for students with disabilities.

Designating Unit (B), the premium residential unit, with facilities intended to enhance students’ comfort, and Unit (C) to accommodate some students with disabilities from various faculties.

Providing financial assistance for students facing exceptional medical circumstances. Eligible students may be exempted from monthly accommodation fees after paying the first instalment, with free accommodation for the remainder of the academic year, subject to applicable regulations.

2. Food and Nutrition Services

Providing daily meals for students residing in university hostels in accordance with approved health and food-safety standards.

Extending meal services, subject to applicable arrangements, to students living outside the hostels based on lists submitted by the Student Welfare Offices of the respective faculties.

Providing meals for the School of Nursing, students residing in university hostels for medical treatment under the supervision of the General Administration of Medical Services, teaching assistants, and visiting delegations participating in scientific and cultural exchange programmes.

Operating a dedicated unit for inspecting meat, milk, and dairy products, equipped with the scientific instruments and equipment required to examine food products served to students and safeguard their health.

Developing comprehensive plans, within available resources, to improve food-service performance and maintain the highest achievable standards of quality and safety.

3. Safety and Security Services

Ensuring the safety of students through residential units located within a secured complex surrounded by a perimeter fence.

Providing trained security personnel around the clock to protect students and residential facilities.

Operating a CCTV surveillance system covering entrances, corridors, and courtyards.

Organizing awareness campaigns on personal safety and emergency evacuation procedures.

4. Educational and Digital Learning Facilities

Establishing quiet study rooms in different residential units for male and female students to support concentration, comprehension, and academic achievement.

Providing designated study halls for individual and group learning.

Establishing computer rooms and internet lounges to support students’ academic and research activities.

Expanding internet access across most residential units to support digital learning and the University’s digital transformation efforts.

Providing photocopying services for academic papers and educational materials.

5. Sports, Cultural, Artistic, and Social Activities

Providing a comprehensive programme of cultural, artistic, social, sports, and religious activities.

Organizing internal competitions and encouraging students to participate in national events representing Assiut University.

Providing sports fields and halls for various recreational and physical activities.

Operating a physical fitness centre serving male and female hostel residents and equipped with modern fitness and medical equipment.

Promoting student participation, creativity, social interaction, and the development of physical and intellectual skills.

Ensuring opportunities for students with disabilities to participate in suitable activities as part of the University’s commitment to inclusion.

6. Religious and Community Services

Providing mosques and prayer halls within the university residential facilities.

Organizing religious and cultural seminars in coordination with the University’s Religious Guidance Centre.

Providing financial support to eligible students from disadvantaged backgrounds to promote social equity and equal educational opportunities.

Encouraging positive social relationships, community participation, and respect for diversity among students.

7. Cleaning, Maintenance, and Public Utilities

Maintaining high standards of cleanliness inside and outside residential buildings through dedicated cleaning teams.

Conducting regular maintenance of electrical systems, plumbing, electrical appliances, and water-filtration systems.

Maintaining the continuity and reliability of essential residential services.

Ensuring access to safe drinking water through the maintenance of water-filtration systems.

8. Environmental Sustainability

Promoting the efficient use of water and electricity throughout university residential facilities.

Using energy-efficient lighting systems to reduce electricity consumption.

Maintaining green areas and planting trees around residential buildings.

Raising students’ environmental awareness and encouraging responsible practices related to water conservation, energy efficiency, and environmental protection.

9. Continuous Development and Quality Improvement

The General Administration of University Hostels continuously works to improve residential facilities, diversify student services, and enhance the quality of accommodation and care. These efforts seek to establish a safe, healthy, inclusive, and stimulating environment that supports learning, creativity, student well-being, and academic success.

Through these services and development initiatives, Assiut University reaffirms its commitment to social responsibility, inclusion, justice, equality, equal opportunities, and sustainable development, while supporting students’ educational and personal growth.

10. Healthcare and Well-being Services

The Faculty Treatment Unit at Assiut University was established in 1990. Its establishment aimed to provide health care to faculty members, their assistants, and their families. The unit continued to provide medical, therapeutic, and laboratory services to faculty members until a decision was made to establish a new headquarters for the Faculty Treatment Unit, which would bring together

Healthcare and Social Support Services:

Providing medical care and first-aid services for resident students.

Offering psychological and social support programmes to promote students’ well-being and help them adapt to university life.

Providing specialized accommodation and support arrangements for students with disabilities and students requiring special care.

Offering financial assistance and fee exemptions for eligible students facing exceptional medical or financial circumstances, in accordance with university regulations.

Students Hospital

Trauma and Emergency Hospital

(D)Services Provided to Students with Disabilities:

Assiut University is committed to ensuring equal opportunities, inclusion, and accessibility for all students. The University Dormitories provide comprehensive support and care for students with disabilities to facilitate their full participation in university life.

The services provided include:

• Financial and social support for students with disabilities.

• Provision of suitable accommodation facilities designed to meet their specific needs and facilitate mobility and daily activities.

• Free full-board meals throughout their stay in the university dormitories.

• Access to sports, cultural, social, and religious activities to promote integration and participation.

• Allocation of suitable accommodations within student residential units for students with special needs, comprising a total of (59) male students, distributed across the following units:

Residential Unit (B) — Distinguished.

Residential Unit (C).

• Allocation of suitable accommodations within student residential units for female students with special needs, comprising a total of (52) female students, distributed across the following units: (L – M – N – 8 – 16)

• Students with disabilities are accepted regardless of their place of residence or distance from the university, ensuring equal access to accommodation services.

• Additional financial assistance and fee exemptions are provided for eligible medical and special cases.

Assiut University continues to enhance its services to ensure inclusion, equality, and improved quality of life for students with disabilities.

Accessible toilet for disabled people	Accessible toilet for disabled people
Location	Multiple University Buildings
Providing distinguished health services to Assiut University students in all specializations, non-profit, with full commitment to professional ethics.	Providing distinguished health services to Assiut University students in all specializations, non-profit, with full commitment to professional ethics.

(F) Accommodation Fees:

University Dormitory Services and Accommodation Fees (Academic Year 2025/2026)

According to the decision of Assiut University Council Session No. (752), held on July 27, 2025, the accommodation fees for the Academic Year 2025/2026 were approved as follows:

Category One
(New students with outstanding academic performance and returning students with Excellent grades)

• Monthly Accommodation Fee: EGP 500

Category Two
(New students with Very Good academic performance and returning students with Very Good grades)

• Monthly Accommodation Fee: EGP 600

Category Three
(New students with Good academic performance and returning students with Good grades)

• Monthly Accommodation Fee: EGP 800

Category Four
(New students with lower academic scores and returning students with Pass grades)

• Monthly Accommodation Fee: EGP 1,000

These fees are designed to maintain affordable access to quality accommodation while considering students' social and economic circumstances.

Students Receiving Financial Support or Fee Reductions

Assiut University places significant emphasis on supporting students from disadvantaged backgrounds and those facing financial or medical challenges.

Support mechanisms include:

• Exemption from monthly accommodation fees for eligible medical and social cases.

• Free accommodation for selected students in accordance with university regulations.

• Financial support through the Social Research Unit for eligible students.

• Free accommodation-related services and meals for students with disabilities.

• Additional social support programs to ensure equal educational opportunities and prevent financial hardship from affecting students' academic progress.

These initiatives reflect Assiut University's commitment to social equity, inclusion, student welfare, and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals.

Students Benefiting from Accommodation Fee Reductions

Assiut University Dormitories Academic Year 2025/2026

Conclusion

The General Administration of University Dormitories remains committed to providing high-quality accommodation and student support services that contribute to students' academic success, well-being, and quality of life. Through its inclusive policies, support programs, and comprehensive services, Assiut University continues to advance its role in promoting sustainable development, equal opportunities, and social responsibility.