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Oldest Universities in Egypt

What are the oldest Universities in Egypt? uniRank answers this question by publishing a list of 60 Egyptian higher education institutions sorted by year of establishment and meeting uniRank's selection criteria:

  • Official Recognition: institutions must be officialy chartered, licensed or accredited by the appropriate higher education-related organization in Egypt.
  • Degree Authority: they must be authorised to grant bachelor's degrees of at least three years' duration and/or postgraduate master's or doctoral degrees.
  • Delivery Mode: they must deliver courses predominantly in a traditional, face-to-face, non-distance education format.

Oldest Universities in Egypt


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List of 60 Egyptian universities by year of establishment
University Town/City #
Cairo University Giza 3
The American University in Cairo New Cairo 1
Alexandria University Alexandria 6
Ain Shams University Cairo 5
Assiut University Asyut 10
Al-Azhar University Cairo 16
Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport Alexandria 9
Mansoura University Mansoura 2
Tanta University Tanta 12
Zagazig University Zagazig 14
Capital University Cairo 7
Benha University Benha 8
Suez Canal University Ismailia 19
Menoufia University Shebin El-Kom 30
Minia University Minya 21
The Arab Academy for Management, Banking and Financial Sciences Cairo 40
South Valley University Qena 26
October 6 University 6th of October City 36
Modern Sciences and Arts University 6th of October City 22
Misr International University Cairo 37
Misr University for Science and Technology 6th of October City 17
Université Française d'Égypte El Shorouk 42
The German University in Cairo New Cairo 11
Modern University for Technology and Information Cairo 33
Ahram Canadian University 6th of October City 52
Fayoum University Faiyum 29
The British University in Egypt El Shorouk 15
Beni-Suef University Beni-Suef 28
Pharos University in Alexandria Alexandria 25
Future University in Egypt New Cairo 4
Sinai University Cairo 46
Kafrelsheikh University Kafr El Sheikh 23
Sohag university Nasser City 24
Nahda University Cairo 32
Egyptian Russian University Badr 51
Nile University Sheikh Zayed City 20
Delta University for Science and Technology Mansoura 35
Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology New Borg El Arab 18
Port Said University Port Said 44
Deraya University Minya 57
Damanhour University Damanhur 41
University of Science and Technology at Zewail City 6th of October City 43
Aswan University Aswan 34
Suez University Suez 55
Heliopolis University Cairo 39
Damietta University Damietta 38
University of Sadat City Sadat 48
Egyptian Chinese University Cairo 49
Badr University in Cairo Badr 27
New Giza University Giza 45
Arish University Arish 59
New Valley National University Kharga 54
Matrouh University Mersa Matruh 60
Sphinx University New Asyut 50
Luxor University Al-Awamiyah 58
Al Alamein International University El Alamein 53
King Salman International University Ras Sedr 31
Galala University Al Galala 47
Egypt University of Informatics New Cairo 56
Mansoura National University Gamsa 13
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many universities are there in Egypt?

There are 60 officially chartered, licensed or accredited Egyptian higher-education institution(s) that meet uniRank's selection criteria.

What is the oldest university in Egypt?

Cairo University, located in Giza, is the oldest university in Egypt according to uniRank's research.

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Since 2005, uniRank has provided original research, valuable information and resources to help you explore and make informed decisions about Egyptian universities and their online presence.