In a move that truly shows its dedication to offering advanced higher education in technology, meeting international standards and aligning with the job market, Al-Suwaidi University - Polytechnic Egypt (SUTech) has announced an exciting strategic partnership. They're teaming up with Metropolia University of Applied Sciences, a leader in applied education in Finland, to launch a joint international degree program in Software Engineering and Game Development Technology. This program will allow students to earn a joint international Bachelor of Engineering Technology degree from both Metropolia University in Finland and Al-Suwaidi University of Technology. It also offers fantastic opportunities for student exchanges between the two universities, ensuring a truly integrated international academic experience that will help students sharpen both their practical and academic skills. The program is set to officially kick off in April 2026. Hanan El-Rihany, CEO of Al-Suwaidi (EDTECH), shared her pride in this step, saying, "Our partnership with Metropolia University of Applied Sciences is a cornerstone of EDTECH's vision for developing human talent. We're building a technological bridge to bring advanced Finnish expertise right into the heart of Egyptian industry. This will help prepare a generation of engineers who can compete globally in both game development and software fields." She added, "Launching the 'Software Engineering and Game Development Technology' program truly underscores our firm commitment to offering an advanced polytechnic education model. This model equips students with the tools of the digital revolution and prepares them to confidently join the global job market." Risto Vahanen, President of the Finnish Centre for International Education (FCIE), commented, "The Finnish Centre for International Education (FCIE) is proud to be the main partner in developing and shaping the framework that made this strategic partnership between Al-Suwaidi University of Technology - Polytechnic Egypt and Metropolia University of Applied Sciences possible and ready for actual implementation." He continued, "This partnership reflects the FCIE's mission to build sustainable international educational collaborations between Finnish educational institutions and leading counterparts worldwide. By combining Finland's advanced expertise in applied education with Egypt's growing demand for future-ready talent, this program is set to create lasting value for students, faculty, the industrial sector, and the broader education sector." Simo Mustila, Executive Vice President of Metropolia University of Applied Sciences, stated, "This partnership with Al-Suwaidi University, which is Egypt's first polytechnic system, marks a significant step in expanding our international presence and strengthening the applied education model. We are thrilled about this collaboration, which we believe goes beyond just exchanging curricula. It's about building shared learning experiences that blend theoretical knowledge with practical application, empowering students to gain global skills that will help them succeed in rapidly evolving international work environments."
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