| Multidisciplinary Excellency Center | Research | In 2024, Misr University for Science and Technology (MUST) established the MUST Multidisciplinary Excellence Center to advance research and foster interdisciplinary collaboration for innovative, real-world solutions. The center also seeks to attract distinguished researchers, secure local and international funding, and strengthen industrial partnerships to enhance the practical application of research. It is organized into four subcenters: the Medical Sciences Excellence Center (covering medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, physiotherapy, nursing, and health sciences), the Engineering and Technological Sciences Excellence Center (focused on engineering, computer science, and biotechnology), the Social and Humanities Excellence Center (encompassing business, finance, languages, heritage studies, archaeology, and media), and the Environmental and Interdisciplinary Sciences Excellence Center (supporting research across various interdisciplinary fields). Each subcenter consists of Research Cells, led by a principal investigator and supported by multidisciplinary researchers working on specialized projects. | All science fields |
| Laboratory Management Centre | Research | The Center aims to foster interdisciplinary research by offering state-of-the-art research laboratory facilities. By providing shared resources, the initiative encourages cross-disciplinary collaboration and accelerates advancements in research and development. These facilities are accessible to all researchers, including students, academic staff, and industry professionals. Central management ensures the coordination and efficient operation of these laboratories, maintaining the highest standards of quality and performance. | Diverse science fields |
| Center of Basic Sciences | Academic and Research | Although our university does not offer a dedicated physical science program, it houses a Basic Science Center that plays a crucial role in advancing research in physical sciences. The center is responsible for publishing research in this field and serves as the primary resource for supporting academic courses across various subjects. | Physical Sciences | Health Sciences | Engineering | Computer Science | Archaeology | Biotechnology |
| Research and Development Center | Research | Academics | Community Services | The Research and Development Center at Misr University for Science and Technology is dedicated to supporting students and researchers both within the university and beyond. It also plays a vital role in serving the community and advancing environmental development by offering research studies, expert consultations, training programs, and practical solutions tailored to the needs of institutions, companies, entrepreneurs, and investors. | Life Science | Health Sciences | Archaeology. In 2023, the Center participated in conducting numerous chemical and microbiological analyses, experiments, and laboratory tests for research projects from various colleges including Archaeology, Dentistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Applied Health Sciences Technology, and Physical Therapy, as well as external researchers from Fayoum University and the National Research Center. |
| Artificial Intelligence Technology Center (AITC) | Multidisciplinary Innovative Solutions | Our AITC plays a vital role in advancing interdisciplinary research by bringing together experts from various fields to explore AI-driven solutions. The center fosters collaborative research between faculty members, students, and researchers across different disciplines, enabling the integration of artificial intelligence into diverse domains such as healthcare, engineering, business, and education. By offering training programs, research support, and incubation for innovative projects, AITC empowers individuals to leverage AI in solving real-world challenges, driving technological advancement, and enhancing interdisciplinary knowledge exchange. | Computer Science | Engineering | Health Science | Social Science | Archaeology. Fourteen Innovative Multidisciplinary AI Solutions in 2023. |
| Animal House | Research Facility | The Animal House is a research facility that houses various types of experimental animals for conducting in-vivo research in accordance with scientific research ethics. It supports multidisciplinary researchers from both within and outside Misr University for Science and Technology, including those from the Colleges of Pharmacy and Biotechnology, facilitating their research endeavors. | Biotechnology | Health Sciences |
| SEF-MUST | Academic Interdisciplinary Professional Diploma | SEF-MUST, a specialized factory affiliated with the College of Pharmacy, is committed to advancing research and serving the community. In 2023, it introduced several professional diploma programs, including the Advanced Professional Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing Training—a multidisciplinary diploma bridging pharmacy and life sciences. This program encompassed advanced topics such as research and development, extraction techniques, nanotechnology, and the application of nanoparticles in various dosage forms. | Nineteen students graduated in the Advanced Professional Diploma of Cosmetics Manufacturing. Eleven students graduated in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing (Cosmetics). |
| SCEEP | Research | Training | The Center for Continuing Education and Professional Programs (SCEEP) at MUST plays a vital role in supporting and promoting interdisciplinary scientific research through specialized courses and training programs that encompass a wide range of scientific disciplines. | In 2024, the center provided 22 multidisciplinary research training courses covering diverse fields. |
| Center of Editing Arabic Heritage | Research | Editing Scientific Heritage Texts | Translation | Diverse science fields | Misr University for Science and Technology is one of the leading Arab universities that have placed a strong focus on studying Arab heritage from an interdisciplinary scientific perspective. A key strategic objective of the Center is to explore and document the contributions of Arab scholars across various scientific fields, including medicine, pharmacy, astronomy, chemistry, mechanics, and physics, showcasing their pioneering roles in these disciplines. Currently, the Center is developing an innovative research tool—the Dictionary of Scientific Terminology in Arab Heritage—a specialized search engine designed to provide researchers with access to terminology across various scientific fields, including medicine, pharmacy, chemistry, botany, nutrition, minerals, astronomy, mathematics, and mechanics. | Medicine | Pharmacy | Astronomy | Chemistry | Mechanics | Physics | Botany | Nutrition | Mathematics. Currently developing “Etiquette of the Scholar and the Student” addressing themes relevant to medicine, veterinary science, pharmacy, music, and education. |
| MUST Clinical Training and Simulation Center | Academic | Research | Projects | The Clinical Training and Simulation Center features cutting-edge simulation laboratories designed to create immersive virtual environments that closely resemble local healthcare settings, such as primary care centers, outpatient clinics, and hospitals. The center strives to enhance communication and collaboration not only among various medical disciplines—including medicine, nursing, pharmacy, physiotherapy, and health sciences—but also across multiple fields to foster multidisciplinary innovation. In 2024, the center launched the Robotic Pharmacy Project—a collaborative initiative between the Clinical Training and Simulation Center, the Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, the Faculty of Engineering, and the Faculty of Information Technology—to develop Egypt’s first robotic pharmacist for training purposes. | Health Sciences. In 2024: Launch of the Robotic Pharmacy Project — Egypt’s first robotic pharmacist for training purposes. |
| Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship | Research | The Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (IE HUB) is designed to promote collaboration across various scientific disciplines, enabling academics, researchers, and entrepreneurs to transform innovative ideas into practical solutions. | |
| Central Library | Diverse science fields | Given the importance of interdisciplinary science, MUST has opted not to establish specialized libraries for each of its 14 colleges. Instead, the university operates a large central library that serves all academic disciplines. This centralized approach provides a diverse range of resources, allowing interdisciplinary teams to approach research problems from multiple perspectives. The library offers services such as bibliographic information, circulation, reference assistance, and electronic document delivery, along with a comprehensive collection of books, a digital library, and a plagiarism checker. It also offers training to enhance researchers’ skills in using databases and E-Learning platforms effectively. | |
| MDAR Repository | Diverse science fields | Research Archiving | The MDAR Repository is instrumental in advancing multidisciplinary science by acting as a central platform for collecting, preserving, and sharing digital materials across various fields. By enabling digital preservation and scholarly communication, the repository fosters collaboration among disciplines such as medicine, biotechnology, artificial intelligence, environmental science, and engineering. It also ensures that valuable scientific contributions remain accessible, supporting future advancements and promoting cross-disciplinary integration. | |
