Capital University ranks 83rd in 2027 QS Arab Region University Rankings

Egypt Today staff

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Thu, 22 Oct 2026 – 10:46 GMT

Egypt Today staff

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 – 10:46 GMT

The Capital University logo – file

CAIRO – 22 October 2026: Capital University (formerly Helwan University) has achieved a new milestone in the 2027 QS Arab Region University Rankings, published by the British firm Quacquarelli Symonds (QS).

The university secured the 12th position among Egyptian universities and the 83rd position among Arab universities—an improvement of one place from the previous year’s edition, where it ranked 84th in the Arab region—thereby maintaining its standing among the top 100 Arab universities.

This progress comes amidst intensifying competition among higher education institutions in the Arab region.

The latest edition of the rankings includes 325 Arab universities, 44 of which are Egyptian, underscoring the importance of continuously advancing academic and research performance to enhance the competitiveness of universities at both the regional and international levels.

Capital University retains its place among the top 100 Arab Universities

President of Capital University Dr. El-Sayed Kandil emphasized that the university’s continued presence among the top 100 Arab universities reflects the sustained institutional efforts dedicated to developing its educational and research systems, improving the quality of its academic outcomes, and strengthening its position in international and regional rankings.

He added that the university places special emphasis on enhancing the quality of research outputs, encouraging interdisciplinary and applied research with economic and societal impact, in addition to improving the educational and research environment.

He stressed that international rankings serve as an important tool for measuring institutional performance and identifying opportunities for development.

He noted that the coming phase will see an increased focus on supporting high-quality international publications, boosting scientific citation rates, fostering collaborative, multidisciplinary research, and enhancing the participation of researchers in international projects and research networks.

Furthermore, the university will continue to support applied and innovative research that contributes to addressing developmental challenges and providing scientific solutions with tangible economic and societal impact.