Zagazig University First Locally in Veterinary Medicine in QS 2026 and 304th Globally in U.S. News: Admission and Tuition Guide

Zagazig University card

The university's current data include 163,709 students, 13,939 graduate students, 7,222 faculty members and auxiliary staff, 7,006 international students, and 26 faculties.

What is Zagazig University?

Zagazig University It is an Egyptian public university located in the city of Zagazig in Sharqia Governorate, and it represents one of the largest universities in the Egyptian higher-education system in terms of the size of its academic community and the diversity of its educational, research, and medical sectors.

The university began in the academic year 1969/1970 as a branch ofAin Shams University, then Law No. 18 dated April 14, 1974 established Zagazig University as an independent institution; at its founding it comprised six faculties: Agriculture, Commerce, Veterinary Medicine, Human Medicine, Education, and Science.

Over the decades, Zagazig University expanded in the fields of medicine, engineering, science, pharmacy, computing, technology, humanities, education, archaeology, and others. Its current academic data show 26 faculties alongside a number of specialized institutes and academic facilities.

The university is also distinguished by a large medical sector and university hospitals that perform overlapping roles in treatment, medical education, training, scientific research, and community service. In its fiscal-year 2025/2026 report, the university announced the provision of approximately 4.5 million medical, therapeutic, and diagnostic services And more than 61.3 thousand surgical interventions, along with more than 1.1 million patient visits.

From a research standpoint, Zagazig University should not be evaluated based on a single overall rank alone. ShanghaiRanking data, for example, show the university's presence in a large number of subjects, while Nature Index and SCImago reveal different aspects of research and subject-specific output.

That is why Zagazig University's ranking needs a multidimensional reading: the overall ranking, subject rankings, scientific research, citations, international cooperation, sustainability, and digital presence. This is more useful to the student than relying on a single figure alone.

Zagazig University in numbers

According to the data currently published on the university's official website:

• 163,709 students.
• 13,939 graduate students.
• 7,222 faculty and auxiliary staff members.
• 7,006 international students.
• 26 faculties.

These figures represent the latest institutional counter displayed on the university's website at the time this page was prepared, and are not necessarily a standardized count published in a separate annual statistical report; therefore, it is preferable to update them when the next official annual report is issued.

History of Zagazig University

The university's history can be divided into several main stages:

1. The Ain Shams University branch stage

Zagazig University began as a branch of Ain Shams University in the 1969/1970 academic year, within the expansion of university education outside Cairo.

2. Establishment of the independent university

Law No. 18 was issued on April 14, 1974, establishing Zagazig University, making it one of Egypt's independent universities.

3. Academic expansion

The university subsequently witnessed gradual expansion in the faculties of medicine, engineering, pharmacy, science, arts, law, commerce, education, computing, technology, and others.

4. Research and medical expansion

Scientific research, graduate studies, and university hospitals became core components of the university's system, alongside expansion in research and service centers and units. The official website shows a number of centers, including the Research and Scientific Studies Center, the Center for Project Management, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and International Rankings, and the Quality Center.

Where is Zagazig University located?

The university is located in the city of Zagazig in Sharqia Governorate, Egypt, which is the capital of the governorate and a major urban center in the Nile Delta region.

The university's officially published address is:

Zagazig – Sharqia – Egypt

The university provides a set of electronic and student services, alongside the education, graduate studies, student housing, hospitals, and community-service sectors.

Zagazig University faculties

The official academic-affairs page shows the current list of faculties and institutes, the most prominent of which include:

1. Faculty of Agriculture.
2. Faculty of Engineering.
3. Faculty of Medicine in Zagazig.
4. Faculty of Medicine in Faqous.
5. Faculty of Pharmacy.
6. College of Science.
7. College of Oral and Dental Medicine and Surgery.
8. Faculty of Veterinary Medicine.
9. Faculty of Commerce.
10. Faculty of Arts.
11. Faculty of Education.
12. Faculty of Technology and Development.
13. Faculty of Physical Education for Girls.
14. Faculty of Physical Education for Boys.
15. Faculty of Nursing.
16. Faculty of Law.
17. Faculty of Specific Education.
18. Faculty of Computers and Information.
19. Faculty of Disability and Rehabilitation Sciences.
20. Faculty of Archaeology.
21. Faculty of Early Childhood Education.
22. Technical Nursing Institute.
23. Technical Nursing Institute in Faqous.
24. Faculty of Asian Studies.
25. Institute/Asian studies programs within the graduate studies system.
26. Other institutions and institutes appear in the university's historical structure, and it is necessary to distinguish between the historical status and the current academic list.

Important: The historical list published on the 'Historical Overview' page should not be used as the current list without referring to the academic-affairs page, as the university's structure has changed over time.

Zagazig University specializations

Zagazig University covers a wide range of fields, including:

Medical and Health Fields

• Human medicine.
• Dentistry.
• Pharmacy.
• Nursing.
• Veterinary Medicine.
• related medical and health sciences.

Engineering and technology

• Engineering.
• Computer engineering.
• communications and electronics.
• mechatronics.
• Industrial engineering.
• production engineering and mechanical design.

A group of Faculty of Engineering programs has obtained programmatic accreditation, including production engineering and mechanical design, industrial engineering, electronics and electrical communications engineering, and computer and systems engineering, according to the university's announcement in 2024.

Computing and Artificial Intelligence

Computing and artificial intelligence are among the fields in which the university has a research presence in international rankings; ShanghaiRanking listed Zagazig University in Artificial Intelligence within the 301–400 range globally in GRAS 2025.

Science

• Mathematics.
• Physics.
• Chemistry.
• Life sciences.
• Earth sciences and others.

Agriculture, food, and veterinary medicine

The university's performance appears particularly in some agricultural and veterinary fields; ShanghaiRanking placed it in Agricultural Sciences وVeterinary Sciences within the band 76–100 globally in the GRAS 2025 edition.

Graduate programs at Zagazig University

The university has a broad graduate-studies system covering the practical and theoretical faculties and the medical sector. The official portal provides application and electronic-payment services for graduate students, and it also displays graduate programs by faculty and institute.

The graduate-studies system generally includes:

• Diplomas.
• Master's degrees.
• Doctorate.
• specialized research and academic programs by faculty.
• Asian studies programs.
• programs in medicine, engineering, science, pharmacy, agriculture, the humanities, and others.

there is no single uniform requirement for all graduate programs, as admission requirements, courses, examinations, and documents differ from one faculty to another.

Therefore, the student must review the faculty's announcement or the graduate-studies sector for the desired academic year before applying.

Graduate programs portal – Zagazig University

Admission to Zagazig University 2026–2027

Egyptian students

Undergraduate admission differs from graduate-studies admission.

For Egyptian high-school students, admission to Egyptian public universities is linked to the coordination system (Tansik) and the rules set by the competent official authorities.

A previous coordination cutoff should not be considered an official minimum for 2026/2027.

Accordingly:

Zagazig University admission coordination 2026–2027: No final minimum for any faculty may be listed before the official coordination results for the relevant year are issued.

International students

Zagazig University has a dedicated system for international student services, and the official page shows electronic services related to the administration of international students.

International student admission procedures differ according to:

• Nationality.
• the previous qualification.
• The level of study.
• The faculty.
• The type of program.
• the Egyptian rules for international students.

Zagazig University tuition fees 2026–2027

It is important not to confuse:

regular government tuition fees

و

fees for special or credit-hour programs

و

international student fees

و

Postgraduate fees.

As of the date this page was updated, no officially published central schedule has been found that can be relied upon to provide uniform tuition for all Zagazig University faculties and programs for the 2026–2027 academic year.

Therefore, we do not recommend publishing figures from social media or unofficial websites as 'Zagazig University tuition fees 2026'.

Zagazig University scholarships and financial support

The university has research activities and programs, scholarships, and international cooperation; the official website, for example, announces opportunities such as Arturo Falaschi Fellowships of the International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, alongside other research opportunities.

However, it is necessary to distinguish between:

• a direct university scholarship.
• Government scholarship.
• a research grant.
• an international fellowship.
• Tuition waiver.
• support specific to graduate students.

Based on the verified sources, there is no single uniform value that can be presented as 'the Zagazig University scholarship' for all students.

Studying at Zagazig University for international students

The university receives a large number of international students; its current website shows a figure of 7,006 international students.

This makes the university an important option for Arab and international students wishing to study in Egypt, especially in fields such as:

• Medicine.
• Dentistry.
• Pharmacy.
• Engineering.
• Science.
• Agriculture.
• Veterinary Medicine.
• Computing.
• Humanities and social sciences.

However, international students should verify the following before applying:

1. recognition of their previous qualification.
2. admission rules for international students.
3. fees specific to their nationality and program.
4. document attestation.
5. Application deadlines.
6. Residency requirements.
7. requirements of the chosen faculty.

Scientific research at Zagazig University

Scientific research is one of the most important axes to consider when evaluating Zagazig University globally.

The university comprises centers and units related to scientific research, quality, innovation, and international ranking. It also provides services linked to the digital repository, the digital library, and the Egyptian Knowledge Bank.

Important international indicators

ShanghaiRanking

in GRAS 2025 Zagazig University appeared in 11 subjects, the most prominent of which include:

The university also appeared in other subjects in the same list, including Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, Energy Science & Engineering, Medical Technology, Biotechnology, and others.

Nature Index

According to the university's page on Nature Index, Zagazig University's rank by Share Rank 2,899th globally و8th in Egypt for the period 1 March 2025 to 28 February 2026, with the ranking varying by field.

It is important to note here that the Nature Index does not measure "overall university quality"; rather, it tracks research output in a defined set of high-quality scientific journals, so it is a specialized research indicator.

SCImago Institutions Rankings 2026

In the SCImago Institutions Rankings 2026 Zagazig University appears at:

• 2907 globally.
• Overall percentile: 27.
• Research: 19th percentile.
• Innovation: 48th percentile.
• Societal impact: 27th percentile.
• The university is within Q1 in Egypt according to the indicator shown on the institution's page.

SCImago data also reveals the importance of not reducing the university to a single ranking; in some medical, agricultural, and engineering disciplines, the university appears in positions far better than its overall rank.

Notable examples include:

• Animal Science & Zoology: Ranked 47th globally in the sector-level data.
• Aquatic Science: Ranked 41st globally.
• Pulmonary & Respiratory Medicine: Ranked 1012 globally in the overall data, and first in Egypt in some of the sectoral rankings shown.
• Dermatology: Ranked 409 globally, and second in Egypt in the All Sectors category.

These figures do not mean that the university is "the best university in medicine or agriculture"; rather, they mean that some of its specific research fields achieve a strong international presence in the SCImago databases.

University Hospitals at Zagazig University

The medical sector is one of the university's strategic components.

In its 2025/2026 annual report, the university announced:

• Around 4.5 million medical, therapeutic, and diagnostic services.
• More than 61.3 thousand surgical interventions.
• More than 1.1 million patient visits.
• Around 2.6 million laboratory tests.
• Around 338,700 radiology examinations.
• More than 34,200 dialysis sessions.

This reflects the importance of the hospitals not only as treatment facilities, but also as infrastructure for medical education, training, research, and community service.

Accreditation and Quality at Zagazig University

A distinction should be made between:

University accreditation

و

Faculty accreditation

و

Academic program accreditation.

Documented examples include:

• The Faculty of Science previously obtained accreditation for a number of its undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
• In 2025, the two programs in Microbiology and Biochemistry وPetroleum and Water Sciences at the Faculty of Science were accredited by the National Authority for Quality Assurance and Accreditation of Education (NAQAAE).
• In 2026, the university announced that the Music Education and Art Education programs at the Faculty of Specific Education had obtained accreditation, joining the previously accredited Home Economics program.
• At the Faculty of Engineering, the university received the institutional and programmatic accreditation committee in May 2026, which indicates that accreditation and evaluation processes are ongoing — not necessarily that all programs have become accredited.

Summary: The phrase "all Zagazig University programs are accredited" must not be used without independent official evidence for each program.

Zagazig University Ranking 2026

This section is the most important for researchers and students looking for Zagazig University's global ranking.

1. QS World University Rankings 2026

Zagazig University appears at:

1201–1400 globally in the QS World University Rankings 2026.

The same result appears in the university's QS series from 2023 through 2026, after it moved from 1201+ in 2022 to the 1201–1400 band in subsequent years.

What does this mean?

This is a ranking band, not an exact rank such as 1250 or 1320.

Therefore, it is best to say:

Zagazig University is ranked in the 1201–1400 band globally in QS 2026.

Not:

"Zagazig University occupies the 1201st position globally."

2. QS World University Rankings 2027

The result currently published on Zagazig University's QS page is:

1201–1400 globally in the QS World University Rankings 2027.

This is an important point, as it is now actually possible to discuss QS 2027 in August 2026.

3. QS Arab Region 2026

QS released the Arab Region University Rankings 2026 on 16 October 2025, covering around 300 Arab institutions.

However, the search results available to us did not show Zagazig University's position in the results table in a verifiable form; therefore:

Zagazig University's exact Arab regional rank in QS Arab Region 2026: no officially published, verifiable data could be found in the currently available results.

No figure should be invented.

4. QS Arab Region 2027

As of August 15, 2026:

The official 2027 edition of the QS Arab Region University Rankings had not been released as of the page's last update.

5. Times Higher Education – THE World University Rankings 2026

Zagazig University occupies:

1001–1200 globally in the THE World University Rankings 2026.

The university also appears in THE's rankings by subject:

These data are very important because they show that the university's performance by discipline may be better than its overall ranking, a point students should pay attention to when choosing a specific faculty.

THE Impact Rankings

The latest result directly verifiable from the university's THE page is Impact Rankings 2025, where the university placed at:

401–600 globally overall.

Notable results include:

• SDG 8 – Decent Work & Economic Growth: =43
• SDG 12 – Responsible Consumption & Production: =68
• SDG 11 – Sustainable Cities & Communities: 72
• SDG 3 – Good Health & Well-being: 101–200
• SDG 13 – Climate Action: 101–200
• SDG 14 – Life Below Water: 101–200
• SDG 15 – Life on Land: 101–200
• SDG 16 – Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions: 101–200.

THE Impact 2026

No officially verifiable result was found for Zagazig University in the THE Impact Rankings 2026 among the sources accessed while updating the page.

Therefore, the 2025 result should not be reported as the 2026 result.

CWUR 2026

According to the university's official CWUR page:

• World Rank: 1026 out of 21,291 institutions.
• Top 4.9% globally.
• Africa Rank: 17.
• National Rank: 6.
• Research Rank: 982.
• Overall Score: 70.4.

This gives a different perspective from QS and THE, because CWUR uses a mix of indicators related to education, employability, faculty, and research.

ShanghaiRanking

in ARWU 2025 Zagazig University placed at:

901–1000 globally.

As for Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2025, where its presence was stronger in certain disciplines, especially:

• Agricultural Sciences: 76–100
• Veterinary Sciences: 76–100
• Metallurgical Engineering: 201–300
• Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences: 201–300
• Mathematics: 301–400
• Mechanical Engineering: 301–400
• Civil Engineering: 301–400
• Food Science & Technology: 301–400
• Artificial Intelligence: 301–400.

ShanghaiRanking 2026

As of August 15, 2026 I found no officially published, verifiable result for the ARWU 2026 edition among the results accessed.

Result: the official 2026 edition had not been released/could not be verified as of the page's last update.

Nature Index 2026

The Nature Index provides a different indicator from QS and THE; it tracks research published in a defined set of leading scientific journals.

For Zagazig University, for the period:

March 1, 2025 – February 28, 2026

The university placed:

• 2,899th globally by Share.
• 8th in Egypt.
• 2051 globally among academic institutions, according to the table shown.
• 8th in Egypt in the academic category.

This is a specialized research result, not an overall university ranking.

SCImago Institutions Rankings 2026

2907 globally in the 2026 edition.

Most importantly:

Some of the university's research disciplines also appear with results stronger than the overall ranking, especially in agriculture, medicine, and engineering.

Webometrics 2026

In the January 2026 Zagazig University appears at:

• 1141 globally.
• 6th in Egypt.
• 24th in Africa.

It was ranked 1202nd globally in July 2025 and 1158th in January 2025.

Webometrics should be treated as an indicator of the institution's digital presence and visibility, not as a direct measure of teaching quality.

Zagazig University Rankings Table 2026

Sources: QS, THE, ShanghaiRanking, CWUR, SCImago, Nature Index, and Webometrics.

Zagazig University Ranking 2027

As of August 15, 2026 A clear distinction can be made between the rankings that have been released and those that have not.

The QS 2027 result is documented directly on the university's QS page.

Evolution of Zagazig University's Ranking

The historical QS record is published on the university's QS page, while the THE, Shanghai, CWUR, and Webometrics figures come from the rankings' own pages.

What Do the World Rankings Say About Zagazig University?

This is the most important point.

First: the university is not "a single number"

If we take the major rankings, we find:

• QS: 1201–1400.
• THE: 1001–1200.
• Shanghai ARWU: 901–1000 in 2025.
• CWUR: 1026 in 2026.
• SCImago: 2907 in 2026.
• Nature Index: 2899 by Share.
• Webometrics: 1141 in January 2026.

There is not necessarily any contradiction between these results, because each ranking measures something different.

Why does QS differ from THE?

QS gives significant weight to indicators such as:

• Academic reputation.
• Employer reputation.
• Citations.
• International research network.
• Some indicators related to students and faculty members.

THE, on the other hand, builds its assessment on a different set of pillars that include:

• Teaching.
• Research environment.
• Research quality.
• Industry.
• International outlook.

A university can therefore perform relatively better in THE than in QS, or vice versa.

Why does Zagazig University appear strongly in ShanghaiRanking?

Because ARWU and GRAS focus heavily on objective research outputs.

This explains the importance of Zagazig University's result in:

• Agricultural sciences.
• Veterinary Medicine.
• Pharmacy.
• Engineering.
• Artificial intelligence.
• Mathematics.

For example, Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Sciences reaching 76–100 globally in GRAS 2025 is more meaningful for a student who wants to study or conduct research in an agricultural/veterinary field than looking only at the university's overall rank.

What do the rankings mean for students?

If a student wants:

Medicine

It is not enough to ask:

What is Zagazig University's world ranking?

One should instead look at:

• The strength of the Faculty of Medicine.
• The university hospitals.
• Accreditation.
• Clinical training.
• The subject rankings for medicine.
• Postgraduate studies and medical research.

engineering

It is important to look at THE's by-subject results, ShanghaiRanking, and SCImago — not just the overall QS ranking.

Computing and Artificial Intelligence

ShanghaiRanking's result in Artificial Intelligence 301–400 globally in 2025 an indicator more relevant to the question than the university's overall ranking.

Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine

ShanghaiRanking's results in Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Sciences deserve special attention because they demonstrate clear disciplinary strength.

Zagazig University's Best Subjects in the World Rankings

According to the available ShanghaiRanking 2025 data:

The university also appears in additional GRAS subjects, including Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, Energy Science & Engineering, Medical Technology, Biotechnology, Biological Sciences, and Management.

Comparing Zagazig University with Egyptian Universities

The comparison should not be reduced to "who holds the higher rank?"

Cairo University for example, has a different scope in terms of size, disciplines, and historical reputation; andAmerican University in Cairo has a different nature; and universities such as Mansoura, Assiut, and Alexandria have different research and medical strengths.

Therefore, when preparing a professional comparison for the Top Arab University Rankings platform, it is preferable to use a matrix:

Analytical conclusion: Zagazig University appears more interesting when analyzing its disciplines and scientific research rather than relying solely on the overall ranking.

Student Life

The university includes sectors dedicated to:

• Youth welfare.
• University housing.
• Student services.
• Education and student affairs.
• Electronic services.
• Student email.
• Results.
• Electronic payment.
• Postgraduate studies services.

The university's website also provides multiple electronic services for students, faculty members, and researchers.

Labor Market and Graduate Opportunities

Graduate opportunities vary considerably by faculty and specialization.

Medicine

Public and private hospitals, medical training, postgraduate studies, medical research.

engineering

Industry, contracting, energy, telecommunications, manufacturing, software, and engineering systems.

Computing

Software, artificial intelligence, data analysis, cybersecurity, digital systems.

Pharmacy

The pharmaceutical industry, hospitals, pharmacies, research and development.

Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine

Agricultural and animal production, food industries, laboratories, research and development.

Science

Scientific research, laboratories, industry, education, data analysis, and the scientific sectors.

The verified sources do not contain unified official data that can be used to provide a comprehensive employment rate for Zagazig University graduates for all colleges.

A Parent's Guide: What Should You Know About Zagazig University?

Zagazig University is particularly suitable for those seeking Public university a large Egyptian university with a broad academic scope.

Among its most important strengths:

• A large number of disciplines.
• A medical sector and large university hospitals.
• An extensive postgraduate studies system.
• A large number of international students.
• A presence in world rankings.
• A clear research presence in some disciplines.
• Academic programs subject to varying degrees of accreditation and quality assurance.

However, parents should not choose the university based on its QS ranking alone.

The best decision = university + faculty + program + accreditation + training + cost of study + university location + graduate opportunities.

A Student's Guide to Zagazig University

Before applying:

1. Identify the faculty.
2. Verify the specific program.
3. Check the admission requirements.
4. Check the centralized admission requirements if you are an Egyptian student.
5. Check the program's fees.
6. Check the accreditation.
7. Check the application deadlines.
8. For international students: check the admission rules for your nationality.
9. For postgraduate studies: review the faculty's announcement.
10. Do not rely on previous years' figures as if they were the 2026/2027 figures.

40 Frequently Asked Questions About Zagazig University

1. What is Zagazig University?

A public Egyptian university established in its independent form in 1974 after beginning as a branch of Ain Shams University.

2. Where is Zagazig University located?

In the city of Zagazig, Sharqia Governorate, Egypt.

3. When was it founded?

Its establishment law was issued on 14 April 1974.

4. What is the university's abbreviation?

ZU.

5. What is its name in English?

Zagazig University.

6. Is Zagazig University public?

Yes, it is a public Egyptian university.

7. How many students does the university have?

The counter currently published on the university's website shows 163,709 students.

8. How many postgraduate students are there?

13,939 according to the currently published data.

9. How many international students are there?

7,006 according to the university's current counter.

10. How many faculties does Zagazig University have?

26 faculties, according to the data currently published on the official website.

11. What are the university's most important majors?

They include medicine, engineering, pharmacy, science, computing, agriculture, veterinary medicine, and others.

12. Is there a faculty of computing?

Yes.

13. Is artificial intelligence available?

Artificial intelligence appears among the university's ranked academic/research fields, and the university placed 301–400 globally in Artificial Intelligence in GRAS 2025.

14. Is there a faculty of medicine?

Yes, the Faculty of Human Medicine in Zagazig and the Faculty of Human Medicine in Faqous are both in the current academic list.

15. Is there a faculty of dentistry?

Yes, the Faculty of Oral and Dental Medicine and Surgery.

16. Is there a faculty of pharmacy?

Yes.

17. Is there a faculty of engineering?

Yes.

18. Are there postgraduate studies?

Yes, and they include diploma, master's, and doctoral programs according to the faculties and applicable regulations.

19. What is Zagazig University's rank in QS 2026?

1201–1400 worldwide.

20. What is its rank in QS 2027?

1201–1400 worldwide.

21. What is its rank in THE 2026?

1001–1200 worldwide.

22. Has THE 2027 been released?

The official 2027 edition had not been released as of August 15, 2026.

23. What is its rank in Shanghai ARWU?

901–1000 in the 2025 edition.

24. Has ARWU 2026 been released?

No officially published edition had been verified as of the page's last update.

25. What is its rank in CWUR 2026?

1026th globally, and sixth in Egypt.

26. What is its rank in Webometrics?

1141st globally in January 2026.

27. What is its rank in the Nature Index?

2899th globally by Share for the specified Nature Index period.

28. What is its rank in SCImago?

2907th globally in the 2026 edition.

29. Is Zagazig University strong in agriculture?

It shows clear disciplinary strength in ShanghaiRanking, with Agricultural Sciences placing 76–100 globally in GRAS 2025.

30. Is it strong in veterinary medicine?

Veterinary Sciences appeared in the 76–100 band globally in GRAS 2025.

31. Is it strong in artificial intelligence?

It appeared in the 301–400 band globally in GRAS 2025.

32. Is there university housing?

The university has a sector dedicated to student housing, but accommodation details, dates, and fees change annually.

33. Does the university accept international students?

Yes, and university data shows thousands of international students.

34. How much are the university's fees?

There is no single figure; fees vary by faculty, program, and student, and no unified official fee schedule for all 2026/2027 programs was found.

35. Are there scholarships?

There are scholarship, fellowship, and research cooperation opportunities, but they should not be considered a single scholarship for all students.

36. Is the university accredited?

Several programs and faculties have obtained accreditations, and accreditation and quality processes are ongoing. The accreditation of the specific program should be verified.

37. Is the Faculty of Science accredited?

Yes, there are documented accreditations for Faculty of Science programs, including programs announced as accredited in 2025.

38. Are the engineering programs accredited?

A number of Faculty of Engineering programs were announced as accredited, including four programs in a 2024 announcement.

39. Is scientific research strong?

The university has an international presence across multiple research indicators, with clear disciplinary strength in some fields.

40. Is Zagazig University suitable for students?

Yes, but it is not necessarily the best choice for every student; the choice should depend on the specialization, program, accreditation, cost, and career opportunities in addition to the overall ranking.

Analytical summary

Zagazig University is not a case where Overall Rank is the best indicator of academic value.

Current data presents a more nuanced picture:

QS 2027: 1201–1400
THE 2026: 1001–1200
ARWU 2025: 901–1000
CWUR 2026: 1026
SCImago 2026: 2907
Nature Index: 2899 by Share
Webometrics: 1141 in January 2026.

But the picture becomes more positive when moving from university ranking to the subject ranking; for Zagazig's presence in the 76–100 band globally in Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Sciences in ShanghaiRanking 2025, and 301–400 in Artificial Intelligence, alongside its presence in a range of engineering and medical fields, shows that some of its academic strengths do not fully appear in the overall ranking.

For the Egyptian student, the right question is not:

"Is Zagazig University among the best universities globally?"

but rather:

"Is the faculty and program I want at Zagazig University suitable in terms of quality, accreditation, training, scientific research, cost, and job opportunities?"

For researchers, ShanghaiRanking, SCImago, and Nature Index indicators are more useful for analyzing research output and disciplines than the overall QS ranking.

As for parents, it is best to look at accreditation + hospitals/training + program + services + cost + career path before giving the world ranking excessive weight.

Official and Trusted Sources

Zagazig University

Zagazig University's official website

About Zagazig University and its history

Faculties and Institutes – Zagazig University

Graduate Programs

Postgraduate and faculty services

Vision, Mission, and Goals

University Hospitals – 2025/2026 Annual Report

Rankings

QS – Zagazig University

QS Arab Region Rankings 2026

QS Sustainability Rankings 2026

Times Higher Education – Zagazig University

THE Arab University Rankings 2026

ShanghaiRanking – Zagazig University

CWUR – Zagazig University 2026

SCImago – Zagazig University 2026

Nature Index – Zagazig University

Webometrics – Zagazig University