The number of universities in Egypt rose from 55 to 131 between 2014 and 2026, whilst the number of students at universities and institutes increased from 2.3 million to 4 million. This was announced by the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Abdelaziz Konsowa. His remarks were reported by Sada El-Balad, a partner of TV BRICS.
During this period, the number of technology universities in Egypt rose from three to 14, whilst the number of private non-profit universities increased from three to 32. The number of Egyptian higher education institutions featured in international rankings has also risen.
The number of scientific publications over the year has more than tripled – from 15,116 in 2013 to 47,269 in 2025. According to the data presented, Egypt ranks 25th in the world and first in Africa in terms of the volume of international scientific publications.
Around 138,000 international students from 119 countries are studying at Egyptian universities.
The authorities plan to develop programmes in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and other promising fields, as well as to expand practical training and cooperation between universities and the business sector. The Ministry intends to establish the Academy of Future Skills, which will provide 150,000 training licences for the training of specialists over a three-year period.