Goal 10. Reduced Inequality
10.6.3 Access to university underrepresented groups recruit
2023-2024
AASTMT's recruitment strategies for underrepresented groups include several key initiatives designed to enhance diversity and inclusion. These initiatives involve outreach and awareness programs to engage potential applicants, partnerships with community organizations to strengthen connections, and efforts to diversify the applicant pool by actively seeking a broader range of candidates. The admissions process is designed to be inclusive, ensuring equitable criteria and procedures for all applicants.
Institutional Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
The Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport (AASTMT) demonstrate a strong institutional commitment to social justice, inclusion, and equal opportunity by fostering a learning environment that embraces diversity and combats discrimination. The Academy hosts students from more than 37 nationalities, actively promoting social integration and cultural exchange, while ensuring that under-represented groups—including international and migrant students—have equitable access to higher education. This inclusive environment contributes to reducing inequalities and strengthening upward mobility for marginalized communities.
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Accessibility and Support for Students with Disabilities
AASTMT has established the Accessibility Center as a specialized structure to support students with disabilities through inclusive education, equitable access, and assistive technologies. This initiative reflects the Academy’s ongoing efforts to reduce health inequities, address social disparities, and ensure the social inclusion of students from disadvantaged groups. By removing structural and educational barriers, AASTMT enables students with disabilities to participate fully in academic life, contributing to greater equity and social mobility.
Accessibility Center
Student Conduct Code – AASTMT Alamein Campus
In alignment with its long-standing commitment to social justice, inclusion, and equal opportunity, the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport continue to embed its equality policies and inclusive practices across all its campuses, including its newest campus in El Alamein. The establishment of accessible student services, a comprehensive Student Conduct Code, and structured support systems for students with disabilities reflect the Academy’s proactive approach to eliminating discrimination and ensuring full participation in academic and social life. These measures include equitable access to facilities, transparent reporting and referral mechanisms, and collaboration between faculty, student affairs, and accessibility services to address structural inequities.
Student Conduct Code
Bridge of Hope Initiative
Through its “Bridge of Hope” partnership with UNHCR Egypt, Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport (AASTMT) continues to provide targeted scholarships and financial aid to refugee and displaced students from low-income and underrepresented countries, reflecting its strong commitment to social inclusion, migration equity, and reducing inequalities. This initiative ensures that refugee youth—among the most marginalized groups—gain equitable access to higher education through comprehensive institutional support that addresses barriers of economic disparity, migration status, and social stratification. By facilitating their integration into academic life, AASTMT enhances social mobility, promotes health and education equity, and demonstrates leadership in inclusive development and global engagement. The Bridge of Hope scholarships directly contribute to SDG 10.6.3 by increasing the proportion of international students from developing contexts who benefit from structured support and sustainable educational opportunities.
2022-2023
AASTMT's recruitment strategies for underrepresented groups include several key initiatives designed to enhance diversity and inclusion. These initiatives involve outreach and awareness programs to engage potential applicants, partnerships with community organizations to strengthen connections, and efforts to diversify the applicant pool by actively seeking a broader range of candidates. The admissions process is designed to be inclusive, ensuring equitable criteria and procedures for all applicants. Arab Academy for Science, Technology & Maritime Transport - AASTMT
Additionally, AASTMT provides mentorship and support programs for underrepresented students, along with financial aid and scholarships to reduce access barriers. Accessibility accommodation is made to facilitate participation, and staff and faculty receive diversity and inclusion training to promote best practices. Finally, data-driven decision-making is employed to collect and analyze information on the representation of underrepresented groups among applicants, admitted students, and graduates, allowing for the identification of areas needing improvement and the monitoring of the effectiveness of these initiatives.
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Bridge of Hope Initiative
The Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) have introduced a joint initiative named "Bridge of Hope." This program seeks to empower refugees by providing scholarships for bachelor's degree programs.
This initiative emphasizes the dedication of both the Academy and UNHCR to uphold the values of humanity and solidarity, foster inclusive learning environments, and develop sustainable solutions that allow refugees to create a brighter future through education.
2022-2023
AASTMT's underrepresented groups recruitment strategies
AASTMT's recruitment strategies for underrepresented groups include: Outreach and Awareness Programs; Partnerships with Underrepresented Communities; Diversifying the Applicant Pool; Inclusive Admissions Process; Mentorship and Support Programs; Financial Aid and Scholarships; Accessibility and Accommodations; Diversity and Inclusion Training; Data-Driven Decision-Making: by collects and analyzes data on the representation of underrepresented groups in its applicant pool, admitted students, and graduates. This data is used to identify areas for improvement and track the progress of the academy's efforts to promote diversity and inclusion.
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