31 Egyptian universities on Times Impact Rankings 2021 on SDGs

24 / 04 / 2021

By Marwa Nassar - -

About thirty-one Egyptian universities were listed on the 2021 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings which include 1,115 universities from 94 countries or regions for their commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The Times Higher Education Impact Rankings are the only global performance tables that assess universities against the SDGs. The rankings use carefully calibrated indicators to provide comprehensive and balanced comparison across four broad areas; research, stewardship, outreach and teaching.

The 2021 Impact Rankings is the third edition and the overall ranking includes 1,115 universities from 94 countries or regions.

The overall ranking is led by a UK university for the first time; the University of Manchester. Three Australian institutions complete the top four; the University of Sydney, RMIT University and La Trobe University.

The top institution from an emerging economy is Thailand’s Chulalongkorn University at joint 23rd place.

Russia is the most-represented nation in the table with 75 institutions, followed by Japan with 73.

The thirty-one Egyptian universities on the list include Aswan University, Cairo University, Alexandria University, Kafrelsheikh University, Assiut University, Ain Shams University, Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology (E-JUST), Benha University, and Mansoura University.

It also comprised Pharos University, Tanta University, Suez Canal University, Beni-Suef University, Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport, Damietta University, Future University in Egypt, Misr International University and Sinai University.

The list also included Zewail City of Science and Technology, Badr University in Cairo (BUC), Al-Azhar University, Fayoum University, Helwan University, Heliopolis University for Sustainable Development, MSA University, Minia University, Port Said University, October 6 University, South Valley University, Zagazig University, and Deraya University

Aswan University ranked the top among Egyptian universities as it occupied the 95 position.

The institution is dedicated to providing teaching in a wide range of subjects, including education, social work, engineering, agriculture and archaeology among many others. To this end, the university plays host to a wide range of high-quality facilities.

The city of Aswan itself is one of the warmest in Egypt, and located along the world-famous river Nile.

The city lies close to a number of famous archaeological sites that have provided a number of important artifacts of Ancient Egypt, as well as more modern historical sites such as mosques and Coptic churches. These sites include the Unfinished Obelisk, the Archangel Michael’s Coptic cathedral, and the monastery of St Simeon. The university works hard to ensure that students studying related subjects have access to these historical sites when possible.

The university provides an integrated care program for its students, intended to provide housing, study and recreational facilities to best suit their needs. These include a number of dedicated research facilities for the study of plants and animals, science labs and industrial centers, and a university-run information center and communication network.

Aswan University also plays host to a yearly sports festival and regularly competes against other universities in various events.

Arab universities on the list:

The Times Higher Education Impact Rankings also included many universities from various Arab countries. Iraq took the lion’s share of the number of Arab universities on the list with about 37 universities.

The Iraqi universities on the list are University of Basrah, University of Anbar, University of Baghdad, University of Babylon, Al-Mustaqbal University College, University of Kufa, Salahaddin University, Al-Qasim Green University, University of Al-Qadisiyah, Al-Maarif University College, Al-Furat Al-Awsat Technical University, Ahl Al Bayt University, University of Diyala, The Islamic University, Hawler Medical University, and Mustansiriyah University.

The list of Iraqi universities also comprised University of Mosul, Middle Technical University, Northern Technical University, Ninevah University, University of Technology, Al Turath University, Al-Nisour University College, Al-Nahrain University, Al-Muthanna University, Al-Kitab University, University of Alkafeel, Al-Bayan University, University of Information Technology and Communications, Imam Ja’afar Al-Sadiq University, Imam Al-Kadhum College (IKC), University of Fallujah, University of Kirkuk, University of Kerbala, Jabir ibn Hayyan Medical University, University of Samarra, and Uruk University.

Jordan came in the third position with regard to the number of the Arab universities on the list with about 12 universities on the list.

The Jordanian universities on the list are Al-Balqa Applied University, Mutah University, King Khalid University, Applied Science Private University, Al Ahliyya Amman University, University of Petra, Aqaba University of Technology, Amman Arab University, Middle East University, Yarmouk University, Zarqa University and Tafila Technical University.

Saudi Arabia came in the fourth position among Arab universities with about 10 universities on the list; namely Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, King Abdulaziz University, Almaarefa University, Alfaisal University, Umm Al-Qura University, Prince Sultan University (PSU), Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, King Faisal University, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, and Qassim University.

Morocco came in the fifth position with seven universities on the list; Ibn Tofaïl University, International University of Rabat, Moulay Ismail University, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Al Akhawayn University, Hassan I University, and Université Hassan II de Casablanca

Tunisia, Algeria and Lebanon came in the sixth position with each having six universities on the list.

The Tunisian universities on the list are University of Tunis El Manar, University of Sousse, University of Carthage, University of Monastir, University of Manouba, and University of Sfax.

The Algerian universities on the list are University of Béjaïa, University of Oran 1, University of Mohamed Boudiaf at M’Sila, Université 8 Mai 1945 Guelma, University Abdelhamid Ibn Badis Mostaganem, and University of Jijel.

The Lebanese universities on the list are the American University of Beirut, Lebanese University, Islamic University of Lebanon, Holy Spirit University of Kaslik, Université Saint-Joseph de Beyrouth, and Modern University for Business and Science.

The UAE universities came in the seventh position with four universities on the list; the United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain University, Gulf Medical University, and University of Sharjah.

Bahrain’s universities came in the eighth position with three universities on the list; Ahlia University, University of Bahrain, and Applied Science University.

Palestine and Kuwait came in the last position with each having one university, An-Najah National University of Palestine and Kuwait University.