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Prof. Dr. Ashraf Heneigal, President of Suez University, announced that the university had achieved another historic leap in the results of the 2026 CWTS Leiden Ranking Open Edition, advancing 43 places globally to rank 2,324 worldwide. The university also recorded an exceptional growth rate of 17.3% in its research output, reflecting the continuous development of its research system and the success of its efforts to increase research productivity, improve research quality, and enhance its regional and international impact.
Key Achievements in Numbers
- A remarkable leap in global ranking: Suez University advanced 43 places, moving from 2,367th in the 2025 edition to 2,324th in the 2026 edition, despite an increase in the total number of universities included in the global ranking from 2,772 to 2,964.
- Substantial growth in research output: The number of the university's scientific publications included in the ranking increased from 527 in the 2025 edition to 618 in the 2026 edition, representing a growth rate of 17.3%. This places the university among the Egyptian universities recording the highest rates of research growth.
- Steady improvement in the national ranking: Suez University advanced to 25th place among Egyptian universities, compared with 27th place in the previous year, despite an increase in the number of Egyptian universities included in the ranking from 28 to 31.
- Research excellence exceeding global averages:
The number of the university's publications among the world's top 10% most-cited research papers increased from 79 to 85, advancing the university to 21st place among Egyptian universities in this indicator.
These high-impact publications account for approximately 13.7% of the university's total research output, exceeding both the global average of 8.6% and the Egyptian average of 9.6%. This achievement demonstrates the quality and impact of the research produced by the university's scholars.
In this context, Prof. Dr. Ashraf Heneigal, President of Suez University, expressed his sincere gratitude and appreciation to those responsible for the university's international rankings portfolio, particularly Prof. Dr. Sherif Mohamed Fahmy, Acting Vice President for Postgraduate Studies and Research; Prof. Dr. Adel Amer, Director of the International Ranking Unit; and all members of the unit. He commended their sustained efforts and dedicated work to enhance the university's standing in various prestigious international rankings. He emphasized that this achievement was the outcome of sound academic planning, collective efforts, and a strong commitment to professional responsibilities.
The University President also expressed his appreciation and pride in the dedicated efforts of the university's faculty members, researchers, and all members of its academic community. He stressed that this achievement reflects the ongoing development of the university's research system and its commitment to encouraging research that delivers scientific value and meaningful societal impact.
Concluding his statement, the University President reaffirmed that Suez University would continue implementing its strategic vision to strengthen its academic and research standing and enhance its competitiveness in international rankings. These efforts aim to reinforce the university's role in knowledge production, community service, and meaningful contributions to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals, paving the way for further excellence and leadership.