Quality Education in Graduate Mechatronics Programs at Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology

AbstractThis paper introduces the experience of “Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology, E-JUST ” in establishing research oriented-graduate engineering educational programs, founded on “Project Based Learning (PBL)”. PBL as a “learning by doing” methodology, is proved to be the most appropriate method of active learning, which is applied by merging theories with laboratory experimental work while satisfying the professional skills which match high demanded engineering workforce in industry and R&D centers. E-JUST applies Project-Based Learning (PBL) approach to promote active and deep learning by involving students in investigating real-world problems in a collaborative experimental environment. PBL is particularly an appropriate educational approach as it exposes students to practical learning by identifying the problem through “critical thinking” and proposing scenarios for competitive solution, and thus students become among the decision makers in future real professional environment. The innovative platform for education and research at E-JUST was established with a partnership of Japanese supporting universities to conduct an advanced education and research in the interdisciplinary graduate programs. The university has been pioneering new interdisciplinary fields for providing technologies required to create a sustainable society in Egypt, Africa, and Arab countries. The partnership with Japanese universities and the internship of Egyptian graduates in research laboratories of Japanese counter part universities makes E-JUST graduates enjoy international status in education and research