South Valley University (SVU), covers a large area in Upper Egypt and distributed in three Governorates (Qena, Luxor, and the Red Sea).SVU main campus is located in Qena, a city which is 600 km south Cairo. Other campuses are in Luxor and Hurghada (The Red Sea). The University includes a total of 16 Faculty and one Institute.Teaching in the University, a former branch of Assiut University, began in October 1970. SVU was separated from Assiut University on January 2, 1995 by decree No.142.As compared to its weight, SVU is committed to a big social service role in the region of Upper Egypt. SVU is a vibrant, nationally recognized student-centered, research institution with an enrolment of 30,500 in the Academic Year 2011/2012. The University attracts students from every governorate of Egypt and some other countries. Its more than 1,500 faculty members have been trained at some of the world's finest institutions and they bring to the University a global perspective that enhances the learning environment.As a matter of fact, for a complete period of 17 years as an independent university, SVU has been serving the mission of a distinguished institution, to comprise its cultural, educational, and service commitment. Needless to say, being a good neighbour and a valued member of the community is one of its highest priorities.