University Ranking

Recognized as the number one institution for innovation in Egypt and Africa among universities in the SCImago Rankings 2026.

Growing Recognition. Measurable Progress. Global Visibility.

Over the past three years, Misr International University (MIU) has strengthened its presence across internationally recognized ranking and rating systems. From sustainability and academic reputation to teaching, employability, research, innovation and societal impact, MIU’s results reflect its continuing commitment to quality and international competitiveness.

KEY MILESTONES

TEACHING & EMPLOYABILITY

QS Stars 2026

Achieved the highest possible rating of 5 Stars in Core pillars including Teaching, Employability, Good Governance and Social Impact.

601–800

GLOBAL BAND

THE Sustainability Impact

Secured placement in the prestigious Times Higher Education Sustainability Impact Ratings, showcasing strong progress across multiple SDGs.

THE SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT RATINGS

Moving Forward in Global Impact:

The Times Higher Education Sustainability Impact Ratings assess universities according to their contribution to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals through research, stewardship, outreach and teaching.

  1. 20241001–1500
  2. 20251001–1500
  3. 2026601–800

In 2026, MIU advanced to the 601–800 global band, representing a significant improvement in its international sustainability performance. The University also achieved strong positions across several individual SDGs, including Good Health and Well-being, Clean Water and Sanitation, Responsible Consumption and Production, and Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions.

QS STARS RATING

QS STARS 2026 4-Star Overall

Overall — A New International Milestone

In 2026, MIU achieved an overall 4-Star rating in the QS Stars University Rating System.
QS Stars evaluates universities individually across key dimensions of institutional performance rather than ranking universities against one another, providing a broader view of the quality of the student experience, graduate outcomes and institutional strengths. MIU’s QS profile now displays its QS Stars assessment alongside its Arab Region ranking.


MIU Achieved 5 Stars in Five Key Areas

  • Teaching 5-Star Rating
  • Employability 5-Star Rating
  • Good Governance 5-Star Rating
  • Social Impact 5-Star Rating
  • Oral & Dental Medicine 5-Star Specialist Program
  • Academic Development 4-Star Rating

QS Arab Region University Rankings

Consistent Regional Recognition

MIU has maintained its presence in the QS Arab Region University Rankings across the last three editions.

Year / Arab Region Rank

  1. 2024171–200
  2. 2025171–180
  3. 2026201–250

Three consecutive editions of regional visibility on the QS platform.

In 2024, MIU entered the 171–200 band and ranked 8th among Egyptian private universities. In 2025, its regional position advanced to the narrower 171–180 band among 246 ranked Arab universities. MIU continued its QS regional presence in 2026 within the 201–250 band, in an expanded ranking of 300 universities across 20 Arab countries.

WEBOMETRICS RANKING

Sustaining Digital and Research Visibility

The Webometrics Ranking of World Universities evaluates institutional visibility and academic presence through indicators related to web impact, openness and research excellence.

Edition / Year World Rank Egypt Rank Africa Rank
2024 Edition 4,038 38 184
2025 Edition 4,166 41 206
2026 Edition 4,762 37 196

In the January 2026 edition, MIU improved its national position to 37th among 83 Egyptian universities and ranked 196th among 2,095 African universities.

SCIMAGO INSTITUTIONS RANKINGS

Research. Innovation. Societal Impact.

CHAMPION OF INNOVATION

#1 IN EGYPT / #1 IN AFRICA

For Innovation among Universities (SCImago 2026)


#11 In Egypt
Overall University Standing
#1479 Worldwide
World Edition Standing

SCImago rankings combine three sets of indicators based on research performance, innovation outputs and societal impact measured by their web visibility.

MIU ON THE GLOBAL MAP

Quality That Keeps Moving Forward

  • Times Higher Education reflects MIU’s growing contribution to sustainability and global impact.

  • QS Stars recognizes the strength of MIU’s teaching, employability, governance, social impact and Dentistry Program.

  • QS Arab Region Rankings reinforce MIU’s presence within the regional higher education landscape.

  • Webometrics reflects continued digital and research visibility.

  • SCImago highlights MIU’s performance in research, societal impact and, most notably, innovation.