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About
Tanta University is an Egyptian university in the city of Tanta, Gharbia, Egypt. The university is under the direct scientific supervision of the Ministry of Higher Education. Founded in 1962 as a branch from the University of Alexandria.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 428 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 31 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
- 128,933
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 20.0 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 1%
- Female : Male
- 54 : 46
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownUS News
13 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy and Fuels | =62 | 71.2 | 2027 |
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | =188 | 47.3 | 2027 |
| Plant and Animal Science | =225 | 51.2 | 2027 |
| Engineering | =229 | 54.0 | 2027 |
| Materials Science | 294 | 42.6 | 2027 |
| Environment/Ecology | =333 | 45.2 | 2027 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | =423 | 30.4 | 2027 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | =453 | 37.9 | 2027 |
| Chemistry | =479 | 45.6 | 2027 |
| Physical Chemistry | =545 | 40.4 | 2027 |
| Clinical Medicine | =660 | 38.1 | 2027 |
| Computer Science | =852 | 19.5 | 2027 |
| Physics & Astronomy | =885 | 22.2 | 2027 |
QS
5 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Petroleum Engineering | 101-150 | - | 2023 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 351-400 | - | 2025 |
| Agriculture & Forestry | 401-450 | - | 2024 |
| Medicine | 601-650 | - | 2026 |
| Chemistry | 601-700 | - | 2026 |
ARWU
9 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Energy Science & Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Agricultural Sciences | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Dentistry | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Civil Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Chemical Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Food Science & Technology | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Biotechnology | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
THE
7 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering & Technology | 501–600 | 36.5 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 601–800 | 29.3 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 601–800 | 32.8 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 801–1000 | 23.4 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 801–1000 | 22.9 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 801–1000 | 21.6 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 801–1000 | 21.2 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Tanta University?
Tanta University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 1401+, THE Rank 1001–1200, ARWU Rank 901-1000, US News Rank 428.
When was Tanta University founded?
Tanta University was founded in 1972.
What are the top subjects at Tanta University?
Top subjects at Tanta University include: Energy and Fuels, Petroleum Engineering, Pharmacology and Toxicology, Mechanical Engineering, Energy Science & Engineering.
Where is Tanta University located?
Tanta University is located in Tanta, Egypt.