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Acting President of Alexandria University Inspects the Educational Process on the First Day of the Academic Year
Dr. Ahmed Adel Abdel Hakim, Acting President of Alexandria University, conducted a tour of several faculties and institutes on Saturday, September 19, 2026, coinciding with the start of the 2026/2027 academic year, to monitor the regularity of classes and ensure the universities’ readiness to welcome students.
The tour included the Medical Complex, Humanities Complex, Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Agriculture, and Alexandria National University. He inspected classrooms, laboratories, outpatient clinics, and student services, and reviewed the arrangements for the smooth start of the academic year.
During an open dialogue with students, Dr. Abdel Hakim emphasized the university’s ambitious plan to advance its academic and research standing and reach the Tier 1 category, strengthening its international presence and competitiveness.
He also encouraged students to actively participate in cultural, sports, and scouting activities, highlighting the university’s recent achievement at the Cairo 2026 African University Games, where Alexandria University students won 50 medals, including 20 gold medals. He announced that the winning students will be honored at the upcoming University Council meeting.
The Acting President directed university leaders and faculty members to maintain close follow-up of the educational process, communicate continuously with students, and address any challenges they may face.
Alexandria University and Red Sea Governorate Explore Using Graduation Projects to Support Development Plans
A delegation from Alexandria University’s Faculty of Arts met with Dr. Waleed El-Barqy, Governor of the Red Sea, to discuss utilizing students’ graduation projects in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Geomatics, and Surveying to support the governorate’s development plans.
The meeting focused on developing geospatial databases, surveying urban areas, and preparing strategic and detailed plans, as well as using GIS applications to support local authorities and improve decision-making.
Dr. Ahmed Adel Abdel Hakim, Acting President of Alexandria University, emphasized the university’s commitment to transforming academic knowledge into practical solutions that serve society and align educational and research outputs with Egypt’s Vision 2030.
Graduate Studies and Research Council Reaffirms Support for Researchers and Streamlining of Postgraduate Procedures
The Graduate Studies and Research Council of Alexandria University held its regular meeting, chaired by Dr. Affaf Al-Oufy, Vice President of the University for Community Service and Environmental Development and Acting Vice President for Graduate Studies and Research.
Dr. Al-Oufy congratulated faculty members, postgraduate students, and researchers on the start of the 2026/2027 academic year, affirming the University’s commitment to providing full support to researchers, streamlining academic procedures, and facilitating the registration and progress of master’s and doctoral theses.
She emphasized directing research toward national and societal priorities, promoting international publication in prestigious scientific journals, and further enhancing Alexandria University’s research standing and international ranking.
The meeting also addressed mechanisms for gathering postgraduate students’ feedback through surveys aimed at identifying their needs and challenges and improving the services provided to them. Special attention was given to international students and scholarship recipients from Nile Basin countries, with continued efforts to provide them with a supportive and attractive academic environment.
The Council also discussed postgraduate curricula and regulations, university libraries, scientific journals, and research publication.
6 Medals for Alexandria University Chess Champions at the African University Games “Cairo 2026”
Alexandria University’s chess team continued its outstanding performance at the 12th African University Games “Cairo 2026,” held from September 8–16, 2026, winning 6 medals in the Rapid and Blitz competitions: 3 gold and 3 silver.
Prof. Dr. Ahmed Adel Abdel Hakim, Acting President of Alexandria University, expressed his pride in the students’ achievements, emphasizing the university’s continued support for sports activities and talented student athletes.
Medalists:
- Yara Ibrahim Yehia Allam: 2 Gold & 2 Silver medals.
- Miriam Emad Fayez Yacoub: 1 Gold & 1 Silver medal.
The achievement adds to Alexandria University’s impressive results throughout Cairo 2026.
Alexandria University Included in 12 Academic Subjects in ShanghaiRanking’s 2026 GRAS… Nursing Advances and Dentistry Maintains a Place Among the World’s Top 150
Alexandria University has continued to strengthen its international presence in prestigious academic and research rankings, being included in 12 academic subjects in the 2026 edition of the Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (GRAS) issued by ShanghaiRanking. The University achieved a notable advancement in Nursing, while Dentistry maintained its position among the world’s top 150 universities for the third consecutive year.
The academic subjects in which Alexandria University was included in the 2026 ShanghaiRanking are: Agricultural Sciences, Biotechnology, Dentistry & Oral Sciences, Education, Food Science & Technology, Instruments Science & Technology, Mathematics, Mining & Mineral Engineering, Nursing, Pharmacy, Public Health, and Veterinary Sciences.
Alexandria University’s Nursing subject achieved a notable advancement, ranking in the 51–75 global band in 2026, compared with the 101–150 global band in 2025. According to the ranking results, Alexandria University ranked first among Egyptian, Arab, and African universities in Nursing.
Meanwhile, Dentistry & Oral Sciences maintained its position in the 101–150 global band for the third consecutive year, reflecting the subject’s sustained international presence.
Dr. Ahmed Adel Abdel Hakim, Acting President of Alexandria University, affirmed that the University’s results in the 2026 ShanghaiRanking reflect its continued efforts to enhance the quality of education and scientific research and strengthen the competitiveness of its faculties and academic disciplines at the international level.
He noted that the University’s continued progress in international rankings is the result of sustained support for scientific research, encouraging high-quality international publications, and strengthening academic and research partnerships, contributing to consolidating Alexandria University’s position at both the regional and international levels.
The ShanghaiRanking’s Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (GRAS) is one of the leading international rankings specializing in evaluating universities across different academic disciplines. It relies on a range of indicators related to scientific research, academic publications, research impact, international collaboration, and other measures reflecting academic excellence and competitiveness within each discipline.
The results of the 2026 ShanghaiRanking reaffirm Alexandria University’s continued commitment to academic and research excellence, maintaining its achievements, and expanding its international presence across a number of academic disciplines.