The Systems and Biomedical Engineering (SBME) department was established in 1976 through the collective efforts of Dr. Abdelhamid Rashwan, Dr. Mohamed Abdelmonem Hasheesh, and Dr. Mohamed Emad Moussa Rasmy, along with four teaching assistants from the Department of Electrical, Electronics, and Communication Engineering (EECE). This initiative was driven by a shared vision to advance healthcare in Egypt—a mission that continues to shape the department’s goals to this day.

What began as a small department with only 40 enrolled students has grown into one of the most well-recognized departments in the field in Egypt and the Middle East. Today, the department proudly counts more than 7,000 alumni working across hospitals, medical equipment manufacturing, software engineering, artificial intelligence development, research and development, electronics, and many other sectors.

The department strives for excellence in biomedical engineering education, scientific research and innovation through the creation and transfer of knowledge. Its ultimate aim is to contribute to improved individual health outcomes and to serve the broader healthcare system within the community.

The program is designed to graduate qualified engineers capable of addressing the complex challenges of the healthcare field. This is achieved by strengthening students’ cognitive and engineering skills while fostering creativity and critical thinking.

A wide range of courses is offered, covering physics, chemistry, mathematics, biology, electrical, mechanical, computer and medical sciences. The department is distinguished by its interdisciplinary approach, with particular emphasis on medical application programming, medical imaging and biomedical information systems.