Alexandria University
Region: Africa
Country/Region: Egypt
Found Year: 1938
Address: El-Guish Road, El-Shatby
Introduction

Alexandria University was established in 1938 as a satellite of Fouad the First University (the name of which was later changed to Cairo University), becoming an independent entity in 1942. It was known as Farouk University until 1952 when its name was changed to Alexandria University. Since 1952, the University witnessed growth and expansion in several fields: the number of Faculties and high institutes is 23. It is now the second largest university in Egypt and has many affiliations to various universities for ongoing research. Believing in its role towards Arab and African countries, Alexandria University established in 1960 in Beirut, Lebanon, "Beirut Arab University" which is run and supervised by educational and administrative cadres from Alexandria University. Very recently, Alexandria University is working on the establishment of a branch in Juba, south of Sudan, and in N'djamena in Tchad.

Academic Ranking of World Universities
601-700
Academic Ranking of World Universities
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601-700
2021
501-600
2022
601-700
2023
Global Ranking of Academic Subjects
All Subjects
Subject
Rank
Best Ranked Subjects
Subject Rank
Agricultural Sciences
45
Textile Science and Engineering
49
Veterinary Sciences
76-100
Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences
151-200
Instruments Science & Technology
201-300
Food Science & Technology
201-300
Public Health
201-300
Dentistry & Oral Sciences
201-300
Key Statistics
182129
Total Enrollment
3.0%
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Graduate Enrollment
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