6 Egyptian universities rank among world’s top 1,000 in 2026 Shanghai Ranking
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research announced that six Egyptian universities have been included among the world’s top 1,000 universities in the latest edition of the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU), commonly known as the Shanghai Ranking, for 2026. The ranking evaluated more than 2,500 universities and higher education institutions from countries around … The post 6…
The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research announced that six Egyptian universities have earned spots among the world's top 1,000 in the 2026 Shanghai Ranking. The ranking assessed over 2,500 universities globally. Cairo University retained its top Egyptian position, ranking globally between 401-500 for the fifth consecutive year.
Alexandria and Mansoura Universities followed in the 601-700 and 401-500 ranges, respectively. Ain Shams and Al-Azhar Universities placed in the 701-800 range, while Zagazig University ranked between 901-1000.
Minister Abdelaziz Konsowa commended Egyptian universities' performance in the ranking, emphasizing the ministry's ongoing monitoring of international rankings as a measure of higher education and scientific research competitiveness. The high rankings indicate Egypt's efforts to enhance higher education standards and internationalize its institutions, in line with global benchmarks.
Cairo University led Egyptian universities in the research output (PUB) indicator, scoring 39.1 points, followed by Mansoura, Alexandria, Ain Shams, Al-Azhar, and Zagazig Universities.
The Ministry's Media Adviser, Adel Abdel Ghaffar, stressed ongoing efforts to boost Egyptian universities' competitiveness, focusing on research system development, international cooperation, and joint research endeavors. These efforts aim to increase publication opportunities in high-impact international journals. The Shanghai Ranking, initiated in 2003, evaluates six key indicators, including Nobel laureates and highly cited researchers, publications in Nature and Science, and per-capita academic performance.
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