Suez University has achieved a new global milestone that reflects its excellence and leadership in the field of sustainability, having been ranked in the (401–600) globally amongst the 1,603 universities ranked in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2026, one of the most prominent international rankings that measures universities’ contribution to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, thereby confirming the university’s growing standing on the international stage. 

The university also advanced to fourth place amongst Egyptian universities participating in the rankings, having been in sixth place in 2025, and expanded the scope of its participation from 10 Sustainable Development Goals to 14, a clear indication of the university’s continuous improvement in performance and its impact on society and research. 

The university’s results demonstrated outstanding performance across numerous Sustainable Development Goals, achieving high global rankings, most notably: 

▪︎ Ranked 41st globally for Goal 14, ‘Life below water’ (SDG 14), an achievement that reflects the University’s excellence in the fields of the marine environment and the conservation of aquatic ecosystems. 

▪︎ Ranked in the 101–200 bracket globally for: 

Affordable and clean energy (SDG 7). 

Responsible consumption and production (SDG 12). 

Climate action (SDG 13). 

▪︎ Ranked in the 201–300 bracket globally for: 

Clean water and sanitation (SDG 6). 

Sustainable cities and communities (SDG 11). 

▪︎ Ranked (401–600) globally in: 

No poverty (SDG 1). 

Good health and well-being (SDG 3). 

Gender equality (SDG 5)  

Industry, innovation, and infrastructure (SDG 9). 

Reducing inequalities (SDG 11)  

▪︎ Ranked (601–800) globally in: 

Quality education (SDG 4)  

Decent work and economic growth (SDG). 

Partnerships for the goals (SDG 17). 

In this context, Prof. Dr. Ashraf Hnijal, President of Suez University, emphasized that this achievement reflects the success of the university’s strategy in enhancing the quality of education, scientific research and community service, and embedding the principles of sustainable development in line with Egypt’s Vision 2030. He praised the dedicated efforts of all members of the university community, which have resulted in this outstanding progress at both the local and global levels. 

The University President also thanked all those responsible for the university’s international ranking process, Prof. Dr. Sherif Fahmy, Acting SU Vice-President for Postgraduate Studies and Research; Prof. Dr. Adel Amer, Director of the University’s International Ranking Unit; and the members of the unit for their commendable efforts in achieving this outstanding standing amongst the leading local, regional, and international universities.