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About
Cairo University is Egypt's premier public university. Founded on 21 December 1908; the university is the second oldest institution of higher education in Egypt after Al-Azhar University, notwithstanding the pre-existing higher professional schools that later became constituent colleges of the university.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 248 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 87 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 173,478
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 24.6 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 7%
- Female : Male
- 60 : 40
- Staff
- 14,518
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownUS News
29 subjectsQS
42 subjectsARWU
28 subjectsTHE
9 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical & Health | 251–300 | 44.1 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 301–400 | 41.5 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 301–400 | 42.4 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 301–400 | 36.3 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 501–600 | 36.5 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 501–600 | 37.4 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 601–800 | 26.6 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 601–800 | 28.8 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 601–800 | 16.8 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Cairo University?
Cairo University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 363, THE Rank 801–1000, ARWU Rank 401-500, US News Rank =248.
When was Cairo University founded?
Cairo University was founded in 1908.
What are the top subjects at Cairo University?
Top subjects at Cairo University include: Pharmacology and Toxicology, Mathematics, Polymer Science, Petroleum Engineering, Food Science & Technology.
Where is Cairo University located?
Cairo University is located in Giza, Egypt.