Dr. Essam Farahat, President of Minia University, announced that the university has been ranked within the (1001–1200) category in the 2026 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings, marking another milestone in its steady progress toward strengthening its position among leading global universities.
Dr. Farahat stated that this achievement represents one of the most prestigious global indicators assessing the quality of higher education institutions at both regional and international levels. He emphasized that Minia University’s inclusion in the ranking reflects its academic and research excellence, noting that this year’s evaluation included 2,191 institutions from 115 countries, highlighting the growing competitiveness and the increasingly high standards of international academic distinction.
He further explained that this accomplishment reflects the university’s continued improvement in its global standing, in alignment with Egypt’s National Strategy for Higher Education and Scientific Research, which adopts international standards as a key pillar. The ranking also demonstrates the success of the university’s policies in promoting international publication in reputable scientific journals, advancing education internationalization, and attracting international students from various countries.
Dr. Farahat affirmed that this achievement represents another step forward in Minia University’s journey toward global excellence, reinforcing its firm commitment to enhancing the quality of education and scientific research, supporting young academic talents, and continuously developing its institutional performance in line with international standards to achieve leadership and distinction in all fields.
He added that the university has established a Specialized International Ranking Unit dedicated to supporting academic and research performance standards and monitoring institutional development indicators in accordance with global benchmarks. This initiative aims to strengthen the university’s presence on the global academic map and solidify its status as a higher education institution committed to quality and excellence.
Dr. Farahat also highlighted that this advancement is the result of the collective efforts of researchers and faculty members, the technical support provided by the Egyptian Knowledge Bank, and the university’s careful monitoring of international ranking criteria. These combined efforts have led to remarkable progress in academic and research performance, in harmony with Egypt’s Vision 2030 for Sustainable Development, which seeks to build a modern, innovative education and research system that enhances Egypt’s leadership in education, research, and innovation.
He concluded by noting that the Times Higher Education (THE) ranking is based on 17 key performance indicators covering various aspects of institutional excellence. These include the quality of teaching and learning environment, efficiency of the educational process, level of student support, and research performance in terms of reputation, productivity, and research funding. The ranking also evaluates global research impact, measured by citation strength and international visibility, as well as international outlook, reflected in student and faculty diversity and global academic collaboration. In addition, knowledge transfer and innovation indicators assess the university’s role in serving society, supporting industry, and contributing to patents and applied research.