The first high school for fine arts was established in 1908 in Cairo. The faculty was founded in Alexandria in 1957 by Prof. Dr. Ahmed Othman, one of the pioneers in contemporary sculpture and the first Faculty Dean. 

Faculty study aims at preparing specialized graduates in plastic arts creation via the faculty five department’s specializations (Architecture – Decoration - Printed designs – Photography – sculpture)

* In 1962, the first students group graduated after obtaining B.Sc. in Arts sections specialization.

* In 1964, the first students group graduated after obtaining B.Sc. in Architecture.

* In 1975, Helwan University was founded and combined the Faculty of Fine Arts.

In 1989, a decree was issued from Republic President to combine the Faculty of Fine Arts to Alexandria University.