Higher Institute for Tourism, Hotels and Restoration
Establishment of the Institute:
The Higher Institute for Tourism, Hotels and Restoration was established by Ministerial Resolution No. 1435 of 2000, and 618 of 2001, and the Supreme Council of Universities Resolution No. (46) was issued on 28/2/2012 to equalize the bachelor's degree in Tourism Guidance granted by the Institute with a bachelor's degree in Tourist Guidance granted by Egyptian universities and Resolution No. (45) dated 3/3/2019 to equalize the bachelor's degree granted by the Institute in the following disciplines (tourism studies - hotel studies) subject to the Universities Organization Law No. 49 of 1972 and its executive regulations from Faculties of Tourism and Hotels.
Institute Departments
The Institute awards a bachelor's degree in Tourism and Hotels in the following disciplines and divisions:
Department of Tourism Guidance:
It aims to graduate students familiar with the various knowledge related to history, archeology and civilization of Egypt through the ages, as well as the basic tourism knowledge that allows students to work in the field of guidance and dealing with tourists.
Department of Hospitality Management:
It is one of the specializations of tourism and hotel management that focuses on the management of hospitality operations with a wide range of activities and fields in the service sector including; hotels, air and marine hospitality which includes the following specializations (hotel management - restaurant management - air and marine hospitality services management - culinary arts management - customer services).
Department of Tourism Studies:
It aims to graduate students familiar with the knowledge and skills required for the local and regional tourism labor market and includes specializations (tourism business management - shipping companies management - special events management - airlines management - sports events management).
| Year / Major | Tourism Studies | Hospitality Management | Tour Guidance |
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| First Year | General | ||
| Second Year | Tourism Studies and Hospitality Management | Tour Guidance | |
| Third Year | Tourism Studies | Hospitality Management | Tour Guidance |
| Fourth Year |
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Tour Guidance |
Abu Qir Higher Institutes … Your Way to Success
As one of the leading higher institutes in Egypt, Abu Qir Higher Institutes were established in 1998 in line with the Egyptian government's policy to encourage private education where the Egyptian Universities Supreme Council and Private Institutes issued its license which is valid from the academic year 2000/2001.
Abu Qir Higher Institutes offer a range of distinguished educational programs carefully designed to keep pace with contemporary changes and challenges. These programs focus on practical applications during the educational process, which help the students to acquire the necessary tools to develop the intellectual and cognitive skills and prepare the student as a distinguished graduate capable of keeping pace with the requirements of the labor market.
Latest News
Under the auspices of Dr. Aly Mahgoub, Chairman of Abu Qir High Institutes, and the supervision of Prof. Khaled Basyouni, Dean of the High Institute of Tourism, Hotels, and Monument Restoration, and Prof. Wael Abdel Baset, Vice Dean of the Institute for Community Service and Environmental Development, the Training and Graduates Unit, headed by Dr. Basant Mostafa, announces the availability of job opportunities for graduates at Africana Burg Al Arab Hotel (Housekeeping Department). Those who wish to apply should contact the following number: 01008161058.
General educational seminar for institute students entitled 'Middle East Events and their impact on Egypt"
Award Ceremony for the Role Model Employee and Role Model Mother of the 2024/2025 Academic Year
The Ideal Student Competition
An official visit of an academic delegation from Ulyanovsk State University to Abu Qir High Institutes.
A seminar entitled "The Role of the Restorer in the Preservation and Maintenance of Cultural Artifacts in Archaeological Museums" was resented by Mr. Sami Al-Shenshoury, Researcher and Restoration Expert at the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities.
A seminar entitled "The Role of Eco-Friendly Natural Materials in the Preservation and Conservation of Archaeological Artifacts" was presented by Professor Dr. Mohamed Zeidan, Professor at the Faculty of Agriculture, Alexandria University
A seminar entitled "Applications of Artificial Intelligence in the Fields of Tourism, Hospitality, and Guidance" was presented by Dr. Hager Ali Ahmed Yahya, Lecturer in the Department of Information Systems at the Higher Institute of Commercial Sciences, and Dr. Reham Mohamed Al-Husseini, PhD in Graphic Design and Communication.
The Participation of Dr. Hind El-Shafei, Lecturer in hotel Management Department, and Dr. Dalia Soliman, Lecturer in the Department of Tourism Guidance, in the Training Program on Combating Corruption and Governance for Faculty Members of Higher Institutes.
The field training for students of the Department of Tourist Guidance at the Alexandria National Museum from January 26, 2025, to February 6, 2025.
The announcement of the result of the (45th) Military Education Course, which was held from 25/01/2025 to 06/02/2025.
A site visit for fourth-year students in the Department of Tourist Guidance, under the supervision of Dr. Dalia Suleiman and Teaching Assistant Amani Ali.
A seminar on raising awareness about the dangers of obesity and thinness, the foundations of healthy nutrition, and correcting misconceptions related to diet systems.
The student Ahmed Adel won third place in the Republic Weightlifting Championship
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The student Youssef Abdel Nasser won first place in the Egyptian Higher Institutes Taekwondo Championship.
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Participation of Abu Qir Higher Institutes in Alexandria at the 7th International Conference on Quality Assurance of Education and Accreditation in the Age of Artificial Intelligence, organized by the National Authority for Quality Assurance and Accreditation of Education under the patronage of Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, Prime Minister, at the Triumph Hotel in Fifth Settlement, New Cairo
Abu Qir High institutes’ participation in a blood donation campaign for the benefit of children, cancer and burn patients.
Abu Qir High Institutes Participation in a Blood Donation Campaign
The Summer Training Program for the Hotel Management Department: Italian Cuisine
The High Institute of Tourism, Hotels, and Antiquities Restoration Celebrates the 51st Anniversary of the Glorious Victories of October 6th.
The graduation ceremony for the 21st class of Abu Qir Higher Institutes for the academic year 2023/2024.
Abu Qir Higher Institutes participation in the activities of the 3rd edition of the Higher Education Exhibition in Alexandria.
Participation of Abu Qir Higher Institutes in the Meeting of Deans and Heads of Boards of Distinguished Higher Institutes with Dr. Ayman Ashour, Minister of Higher Education, in the presence of Dr. Aly Mahgoub, Chairman of the Institute, and Professor Dr. Shehata El-Sayed Shehata, Dean of the Higher Institute of Commercial Sciences.
The Italian Cuisine Training Program for Institute Students, under the auspices of the Italian Trade Agency and the Egyptian Chefs Association.
A field visit to the Air and Marine Hospitality Services Department at Borg El Arab International Airport.
"Luminous Models" event For the Pioneers of Success from the Institute's Graduates.
A field visit for third-year students in the Department of Antiquities Restoration to the Greco-Roman Museum.
Award Ceremony for the Model Mother of the Academic Year 2023/2024.
Abu Qir High institutes’ participation in a blood donation campaign for the benefit of children, cancer and burn patients.
A seminar entitled "Nile Pioneers," one of the Central Bank of Egypt's initiatives to support and qualify entrepreneurs - university and higher institute students and graduates.
Abu Qir High institutes Visit to the 55th Cairo International Book Fair.
Abu Qir High institutes’ participation in Alexandria Chefs Club Competition.
2025
1. "A scientific visit to the Alexandria National Museum (Tourism Guidance Program)." 6/3/2025
2. "A scientific visit to the Kom El Shoqafa archaeological area and the Pompey's Pillar archaeological area (Tourism Guidance Program)." 3/3/2025
3. The 'Beginning of a Dream' Competition (Cultural Committee Activities).
4. Religious Competition (Cultural Committee Activities).
5. "Open Olympiad Competition of RUDN University (Cultural Committee Activities)." 27/2/2025
6. Ramadan Tournament in Football and Badminton (Sports Committee Activities).
2024
7. Follow-up on the progress of the first semester exams. 2024/2025.
8. The practical exam for the course 'Hotel Culinary Arts (1)'. 23/12/2024
9. A scientific visit to the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir (Tourism Guidance Program). 17/12/2024
10. Events of Sports Day at Abu Qir Higher Institutes (Sports Committee Activities). 18/12/2024
11. A scientific visit to the Saqqara and Dahshur archaeological areas (Tourism Guidance Program). 10/12/2024
12. Abu Qir Higher Institutes are organizing a Sports Day (Sports Committee Activities). 18/12/2024
13. A scientific visit to the National Museum (Tourism Guidance Program). 8/12/2024
14. Abu Qir Higher Institutes win the Republic Championship for Weightlifting.
15. "Important Announcement (Artistic Committee Activities)."30/11/2024
16. Abu Qir Higher Institutes win the Republic Championship for Taekwondo.
17. Events for implementing the presidential initiative 'Mawadda' (Social and Trips Committee Activities). 24/10/2025
18. Abu Qir Higher Institutes win the Republic Championship (Kung Fu - Swimming - 50-Meter Race).
19. The practical aspect of the course 'Hotel Culinary Arts (1)'
20. Participation of Abu Qir Higher Institutes in the Seventh International Conference on Quality Assurance and Accreditation in Education
21. The Dean's Cup of the Higher Institute for Tourism, Hotels, and Antiquities Restoration (Sports Committee Activities). 2/11/2024
22. Congratulations to the Higher Institute of Commercial Sciences in Abu Qir, Alexandria, on the institute's accreditation by the National Authority for Quality Assurance and Accreditation of Education
23. The practical aspect of the Hotel Culinary Arts (1) course. 21/10/2024
24. Important Announcement
25. Participation of Hospitality Management Department students in the Italian Cuisine Program in collaboration with the Egyptian Chefs Association. 15/10/2024
26. The opening match of the Football Cup Championship.
27. Abu Qir Higher Institutes hosted a workshop titled 'Presentation and Explanation of the New Unified Bachelor’s Regulations under the Credit Hours System. 6/10/2024
28. "Welcome ceremony for new students for the academic year 2024-2025."
29. "Visit of the Director of the Russian Cultural Center in Alexandria (Cultural Committee Activities)."
30. "Dean's Cup of the Higher Institute of Tourism, Hotels, and Restoration of Antiquities for Football."5/10/2024
31. "Monitoring the progress of exams for the second semester of the academic year (2023-2024)."
32. "Congratulations to the Higher Institute of Tourism, Hotels, and Restoration of Antiquities in Alexandria on the accreditation of the Tourism Studies and Hospitality Management programs by the National Authority for Quality Assurance and Accreditation of Education."
33. "The Higher Institute of Tourism, Hotels, and Restoration of Antiquities in Abu Qir, Alexandria, is the first institute in the tourism and hotels sector in the Arab Republic of Egypt to receive accreditation from the National Authority for Quality Assurance and Accreditation of Education."24/4/2024
34. "The Golden Eagle team won the 2024 Ramadan Tournament."3/4/2023
35. "The Faculty of Business - Alexandria University won the Friendship Cup."
36. "The Ramadan Football Tournament."
37. "Photo Day Ceremony for the academic year 2023-2024."
38. "Cultural seminar titled 'The Science of Human Resource Management and Preparation for the Job Market' (Cultural Committee Activities)."27/2/2024
39. "The Friendly Football Tournament."11/2/2024
40. "Visit to the Cairo International Book Fair."27/1/2024
41. "Course No. (40) in Military Education."
42. "The Higher Institute of Tourism, Hotels, and Restoration of Antiquities in Abu Qir, Alexandria, won first place in the Alexandria Chefs Club Competition."
43. "Trip to Dream Park and Mall of Egypt."22/2/2024
44. "Monitoring the progress of exams for the academic year 2023-2024."
2023
45. "Activation of the presidential initiative 'Mawadda'."
46. "The Badrawi team won the Dr. Ali Mahgoub Cup."13/12/2023
47. “Exhibition 'Sunduq Al-Dunya' for Cultural Heritage (Tourism Guidance Program)."9/12/2023
48. "Awareness seminar titled 'The Role of the General Authority for Tourism Promotion in Marketing the Alexandrian Tourist Destination: Vision and Challenges'."7/12/2023
49. "The presidential initiative 'Mawadda' (The National Project for Preserving the Egyptian Family)."7/12/2023
50. "Monitoring the preparations for the Cultural Heritage Exhibition."9/12/2023
51. "Participation of faculty members in the presidential initiative 'Mawadda' at the Leaders Preparation Institute in Helwan."
52. "Workshop titled 'Psychological Resilience' (Art Committee Activities)." 30/11/2023
53. "Cooperation protocol with Advanced Computer Technology (ACT) for technological solutions in the hospitality industry."5/11/2023
54. "Opening of the Football Tournament at Abu Qir Higher Institutes (Sports Committee Activities)."
55. "Football Tournament Draw for the Dr. Ali Mahgoub Chairman's Cup."
56. "The opening match (Football Tournament for the Dr. Ali Mahgoub Cup)."
57. "Welcome ceremony for new students for the academic year 2023-2024 Department of Tourism and Hospitality" 14/10/2023
58. Congratulations to the students accepted into the Department of Air and Marine Hospitality Management2023/2024
59. Welcome ceremony for new students for the academic year 2023-2024 (Department of Archaeological Restoration)12/10/2023
60. Organizing a padel tennis tournament
61. Organizing a football tournament
62. Monitoring the progress of studies during the new academic year 2023-2024
63. Activities of the graduation ceremony for the 20th class (Class of Prof. Ahmed Abu El-Dahab)25/9/2023
64. Saturday, September 30th marks the start of the first semester for the new academic year 2023/2024.
65. 1day left, Graduation_ceremony , 2023
66. Training for academic and administrative leaders 7/2023
67. Important Notice 2022/2023
68. Honoring Ceremony for Students of Abu Qir Higher Institutes 2021/2022 (29/3/2023)
69. Scientific Visit to the Alexandria Port Authority 20/3/2023
70. Scientific Visit to the Egyptian Museum as part of the Applied Tourist Guidance Course (1) 16/3/2023
71. Competition ABU KIR GOT TALENT
72. Scientific Visit to the Museum of Islamic Art, the Coptic Museum, and Al-Muizz Street as part of the Applied Tourist Guidance Course plan 12/3/2023
73. The Higher Institute of Tourism, Hotels, and Archaeological Restoration extends its congratulations to student Abdel Hamid Ehab, a first-year student, for achieving third place at the global level.
74. Scientific Visit to the Mosque Area as part of the Applied Tourist Guidance Course (5) plan 5/3/2023
- 22 days military education course (8/8/2020)
- Decisions of the Universities Supreme Council
- An important statement for fourth year students
- Research delivery mechanisms for students of transfer years
- High school students aiming at joining Abu Qir Higher Institutes
Contact US:
Address: Second Montazah Police Station Street- Towson- behind Faculty of Physical Education for Boy- Abour Kir- Alexandria
Hotline: 15549
Phone: 002-(03) 562477- 5625241-5619330
E-mail: info@aboukir-institutes.edu.eg
Institute Admission Requirements
Department of Tourism and Hospitality
- High school with its two divisions and its equivalent from the national and international certificates.
- Azhar High Schools.
- Commercial System schools (3 and 5 years).
- Diploma of Technical Institutes (commercial and secretarial).
- Hotels Secondary School and Diploma in Management and Services.
- Agricultural Secondary School Diploma.
- The student is enrolled in the second year according to specialization:
- Diploma of Tourist Secondary Schools and hotels with a 5 years system.
- Diploma of EGOTH Schools of the Ministry of Tourism.
- Diploma of Hotel Institutes with a 5 years system.
- Diploma of Hotel Technical Institutes.
Department of Tour Guidance
- High school with its two divisions and its equivalent from the national and international certificates.
- Azhar High Schools.
- Commercial System schools (3 and 5 years).
- Diploma of Technical Institutes (commercial and secretarial).
- Hotels Secondary School and Diploma in Management and Services.
- Agricultural Secondary School Diploma.
Certifications & Accreditations
The study duration at the institute is four years, as the decision of the Universities Supreme Council includes granting graduates of the institute a bachelor's degree in Commerce, Department of Business Administration, Division of Management Information Systems (in Arabic / English) equivalent to the degree of Bachelor of Commerce granted by Egyptian universities. The student is granted a certificate approved by the Ministry of Higher Education and the Universities Supreme Council. By the equivalency decision, graduates of the Institute have the right to enroll in the Commercial Syndicate, register postgraduate studies in Egyptian and foreign universities, and apply to military colleges for specialized officers.
Staff members:
- The institute has distinguished teaching staff in different scientific specializations which are related to tourism and hotels field of specialization , in addition to a selected group of staff assistants who include teaching assistants and assistant lectures.
- The teaching staff members have prominent scientific contributions at international research magazines, in their fields of specialization.
Unit of Training and Graduate Affairs:
Unit of training and graduate affairs was launched in year ---- , as the institute is permanently concerned with developing the level of students and graduates and providing them with the required skills, knowledge and experience in a number of specializations, to make them able to create and compete at the national and the local job market. Also, following up graduates and students through their professional performance measures and reflects the scientific and the practical position of the institute. The training unit aims at achieving the institute’s strategy for developing students’ technical, practical and cognitive skills through its training unit, that is achieved by a number of developed and advanced training activities which raise the abilities and the skills of institute students, and also transferring experience and preparing technical staff who are able to perform the tasks of their future jobs perfectly, while creating a new generation of outstanding leaders who are qualified for the job market and matching the technological development in their specialization field, in addition to providing suitable employment opportunities, in coordination and cooperation with related companies and industrial authorities in the field of specialization.
Training and Qualifying Programs are varied, according to the following categories:
- Professional technical workshops
- Summer training
- Training courses
- Field visits
- Seminars
