Prof. Mohamed Hussein: The results reflect the ongoing development of the University's scientific research ecosystem and strengthen its international presence.

Prof. Hatem Amin: Growth in research output and advancement across academic disciplines demonstrate the effectiveness of efforts to support researchers and promote international cooperation.

    Prof. Mohamed Hussein, President of Tanta University, announced that the University has achieved notable results in the 2026 CWTS Leiden Ranking, maintaining its seventh-place position among Egyptian universities in both the Traditional and Open Editions. The University also advanced globally in the Traditional Edition and recorded an increase in its research output in both editions, reflecting its continued progress in research performance and its growing presence on the international scientific research landscape.

    According to the published results, Tanta University advanced 10 places globally in the Traditional Edition, ranking 817th worldwide out of 1,618 universities included in the ranking. It maintained its 14th position in Africa and seventh position in Egypt, while the number of research publications counted in the ranking increased to 2,167, compared with 2,068 in the previous edition.

    In the Open Edition, the University ranked 705th worldwide out of 2,964 universities, 20th in Africa, and seventh in Egypt. Its research output also increased to 3,197 publications, compared with 3,074 in the previous year.

    The University's results also demonstrated notable progress across several academic disciplines. In the Traditional Edition, Tanta University advanced 31 places globally in Physical Sciences and Engineering to rank 647th, and 13 places in Biomedical and Health Sciences to reach 630th. It also advanced in Life and Earth Sciences, ranking 730th worldwide.

    In the Open Edition, the University advanced 48 places in Physical Sciences and Engineering to rank 662nd globally, and 15 places in Biomedical and Health Sciences to reach 445th worldwide.

    Prof. Mohamed Hussein stated that these results reflect the ongoing development of the University's scientific research ecosystem. He noted that maintaining an advanced position among Egyptian universities, alongside improvements in international indicators and growth in research output, provides further motivation to enhance research quality and scientific impact and expand international research partnerships.

    The University President added that supporting scientific research and innovation is one of the main pillars of Tanta University's strategy, in alignment with the objectives of Egypt Vision 2030 and the National Strategy for Higher Education and Scientific Research. He reaffirmed the University's commitment to providing a stimulating research environment, strengthening interdisciplinary integration, and directing research outcomes toward addressing developmental challenges and community needs. He also extended his appreciation to Prof. Mohamed El-Sheshtawy, Director of the University Center for International Rankings.

    For his part, Prof. Hatem Amin, Vice President for Postgraduate Studies and Research, explained that the continued growth in research publications and the University's advancement across specialized academic disciplines reflect the ongoing efforts to support researchers, encourage international publication, and promote research collaboration.

     He noted that the University is working to develop mechanisms for monitoring research performance, increase publications in high-impact scientific journals, and support joint research initiatives with international academic and research institutions.

      The Vice President added that the coming period will witness continued efforts to enhance the quality of scientific output, increase its impact, and improve citation rates, thereby strengthening the University's competitiveness and ensuring the sustainability of its progress in international rankings.

    It is worth noting that the Dutch Leiden Ranking is published in two editions that differ in their underlying databases and assessment methodologies. The Traditional Edition relies on the Web of Science database, operated by Clarivate, whereas the Open Edition uses OpenAlex, a database with broader coverage. Both editions represent distinct versions of the ranking.