Dr. Ayman Ashour, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, announced the inclusion of 28 Egyptian universities in the first edition of the Arab classification of Arab universities, out of 115 Arab universities that were included in the classification.

The Minister of Higher Education explained that the great progress of Egyptian universities in this classification is due to the interest of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research in implementing the directives of the political leadership to raise the ranking of Egyptian universities and research institutions in international classifications and applying the principle of international reference within the national strategy for higher education and scientific research launched by the Ministry in March 2023.

Dr. Ayman Ashour pointed out that the Arab Republic of Egypt was the most represented in the classification, and occupied first place through the presence of 28 Egyptian universities out of 115 Arab universities.

Cairo University topped the list of Egyptian universities locally and ranked second in the Arab world. Ain Shams University came in fourth place, then Mansoura University in fifth place, followed by Alexandria University in ninth place, then Zagazig University in tenth place, then Tanta University in 17th place. Followed by Kafrelsheikh University in 18th place, then Menoufia University in 19th place, then Benha University in 20th place, then the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport (22nd), then Suez Canal University (23rd), then Aswan University (24th), then the University British University in Egypt (25), then Damietta University (28), then Port Said University (34), then Suez University (37), then Future University (38), then South Valley University (49), then Galala University (55), Then Sadat City University (56), then October 6 University (60), then Misr University for Science and Technology (61), then Pharos University in Alexandria (64), then Badr University in Cairo (69), then the Egyptian Russian University (70), then Horus University (94), then El Alamein International University (103), then Alexandria Higher Institute of Engineering and Technology (104).

Dr. Abeer Al-Shater, Assistant Minister for Technical Affairs, indicated that the classification of Arab universities depends on accuracy and objectivity, and depends on 4 main indicators: the quality of teaching and learning, the excellence of faculty staff by 30%, scientific research by 30%, and leadership, innovation and international cooperation by 20%, 20% community service and creating an Arab influence factor. 208 Arab universities applied for the classification, while 115 Arab universities, representing 16 countries out of a total of 22 Arab League countries, met the admission requirements.

Dr. Adel Abdel Ghaffar, the media advisor and official spokesman for the Ministry, confirmed that the progress of Egyptian universities in the Arab classification of Arab universities is due to the increased interest in scientific research in Egypt, and the encouragement of researchers to publish scientific, which works to contribute to improving the classification of Egyptian universities, pointing out that the progress of universities in various international classifications comes in implementation of the goals and principles of the national strategy for higher education and scientific research, and achieving the principle of international reference. To create a generation of researchers who can provide scientific research that is useful to society, and who can make a breakthrough in all fields, in line with achieving Egypt’s vision for sustainable development in 2030.

It is worth noting that the Arab classification of Arab universities was launched in cooperation between the Association of Arab Universities, the League of Arab States, the Arab Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization (ALECSO), and the Union of Arab Scientific Research Councils. The ranking of all Arab universities can be viewed through the following link:

https://aaru-ranking.azurewebsites.net/Ranking