EU-CONEXUS was represented at the Begin Edu Fair in Cairo through delegates from the Technical University of Civil Engineering Bucharest (UTCB), Cristian Rusanu and Lavinia Turcu.

Their participation enabled high school students in Cairo, along with representatives of Egyptian educational institutions, to explore the academic opportunities offered by both UTCB and the EU-CONEXUS European University Alliance.

From 12 to 15 November, 2025, UTCB joined ten Romanian universities in a series of promotional and collaborative activities aimed at increasing awareness of study opportunities in Romania. The programme was organised under the coordination of UEFISCDI, the National Council of Rectors, and the #StudyInRomania initiative.

The UTCB delegation consisted of Cristian Rușanu, Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Engineering in Foreign Languages, and Lavinia Turcu, Interim Director of the International Relations Office and EU-CONEXUS Communication & External Relations Coordinator at UTCB.

Engagement and Collaboration Activities

Throughout the mission, representatives of Romanian higher education institutions took part in a range of activities designed to strengthen bilateral academic cooperation and enhance visibility in the region:

  • Meeting with the Ambassador of Romania to the Arab Republic of Egypt, H.E. Olivia Toderean to address shared priorities, challenges, and sustainable approaches to deepening academic collaboration between Romania and Egypt.
  • Exchange of best practices with Prof. Dr Ezzat Samy Aziz, focusing on student recruitment, international mobility, research cooperation, and opportunities for joint academic initiatives.
  • Participation in the Begin Group International Education Fair, held at the InterContinental Citystars Cairo, where hundreds of prospective students received direct guidance regarding study programmes in Romania.
  • Visits to several leading high schools in Cairo, offering students the opportunity to discover Romanian higher education pathways.
  • Thematic presentations covering the structure of the Romanian higher education system, benefits for international students, and the unique advantages of Romanian academic programmes.
  • Networking sessions with Egyptian partners and institutions interested in developing future collaborations.

Impact and Strategic Importance

UTCB would like to express sincere gratitude to all organisers and institutional partners for their support, open dialogue, and the conducive framework provided for meaningful academic exchange.

These initiatives contribute significantly to the internationalisation efforts of Romanian universities and reinforce the shared EU-CONEXUS mission to promote global academic cooperation. By engaging with students, educators, and institutional partners in Egypt, the alliance strengthens its visibility, fosters new partnerships, and supports the development of sustainable, high-quality educational and research collaborations.