Top Universities in Egypt
2026 University Ranking New
What are the top universities in Egypt? uniRank answers this question by publishing the 2026 Egyptian University Ranking, which lists 60 Egyptian higher-education institutions 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.
2026 Egyptian University Ranking
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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 institutions that meet uniRank's selection criteria.
What is the top-ranked university in Egypt?
The American University in Cairo, located in New Cairo, is the #1 university in Egypt in the 2026 uniRank Egyptian University Ranking.
How is the uniRank Egyptian University Ranking calculated?
The uniRank Egyptian University Ranking is based on valid and unbiased web metrics collected from independent web intelligence sources. It does not use data submitted directly by universities or other higher-education institutions.
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