Since the Channel-System has developed into one of the most successful programs, the Egyptian and the German side agree that the doctorate research pursued within the special channel-arrangements should serve both the professional career of the individual candidate and the development of the Egyptian universities and society.

Advantages of the Channel-System

The joint supervision of doctorate research widens the scale of Egyptian - German scientific cooperation and strengthens the Ph.D. programs at Egyptian universities.

• By keeping the candidate’s work closely connected with and integrated into their home universities, reintegration problems or “brain drain” can be avoided or at least minimized.

• Research projects can be tailored to the actual scientific, technical and economic needs of the Egyptian society.

• The advantages and disadvantages of the university and research system in both countries can be compared and used to the benefit of both sides.

• The time period necessary to obtain the Ph.D. degree can be shortened as the problems connected with the adequate recognition of degrees do not occur.

• The involvement into and experience with a different culture is still guaranteed.