Assiut University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2157 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #35 of 1,104 | In Africa |
| #7 of 50 | In Egypt |
| #243 of 1,957 | For Veterinary |
| Top50% | For 134 other topics |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.aun.edu.eg
- Languages
- Arabic;English
- Acceptance rate
- 66%*
* Assiut University is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate or equivalent |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | September to May (September - December; January-May) |
Research profile
Assiut University is a world-class research university with 30,079 scientific papers published and 332,666 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Chemistry, Medicine, Engineering, Physics, Environmental Science, Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Genetics, and Quantum and Particle physics.
Assiut University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 260 | 524 |
| 1992 | 212 | 647 |
| 1993 | 242 | 665 |
| 1994 | 235 | 684 |
| 1995 | 192 | 621 |
| 1996 | 138 | 727 |
| 1997 | 155 | 638 |
| 1998 | 196 | 751 |
| 1999 | 172 | 856 |
| 2000 | 225 | 1037 |
| 2001 | 236 | 1168 |
| 2002 | 247 | 1492 |
| 2003 | 287 | 1613 |
| 2004 | 235 | 1608 |
| 2005 | 296 | 2179 |
| 2006 | 319 | 2453 |
| 2007 | 358 | 2853 |
| 2008 | 420 | 3295 |
| 2009 | 520 | 4060 |
| 2010 | 605 | 4982 |
| 2011 | 640 | 6067 |
| 2012 | 729 | 7572 |
| 2013 | 1002 | 8972 |
| 2014 | 1055 | 10405 |
| 2015 | 1179 | 11839 |
| 2016 | 1353 | 13092 |
| 2017 | 1407 | 14585 |
| 2018 | 1884 | 17313 |
| 2019 | 2072 | 22120 |
| 2020 | 2460 | 30429 |
| 2021 | 2840 | 42242 |
| 2022 | 2975 | 49499 |
| 2023 | 2842 | 54860 |
Tuition
| International studetns | Undergraduate, 1,000-1,500; Postgraduate 1,500-2,000 (GBP) |
|---|---|
| Local studetns | Undergraduate, 100-150; Postgraduate, 200-250 (EGP) |
Assiut University has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Assiut University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Master's Degree | Agriculture, Art Education, Business and Commerce, Computer Science, Education, Home Economics, Information Sciences, Information Technology, Medicine, Music Education, Natural Sciences, Pathology, Special Education, Veterinary Science |
|---|---|
| Doctorate | Agriculture, Art Education, Business and Commerce, Computer Science, Education, Home Economics, Information Sciences, Information Technology, Music Education, Veterinary Science |
Notable alumni
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Saad El-Katatni
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Saad El-Katatni is an Egyptian Islamist politician who has been the chairman of the Freedom and Justice Party (FJP) since October 2012. From January 2012 until its dissolution in September he was the first Speaker of the People's Assembly after the Egyptian Revolution of 2011. Prior to this, he served as the first secretary-general of the FJP and was a member of the Guidance Bureau of the Muslim Brotherhood.
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Mostafa Bakry
- Occupations
- journalistwriterpolitician
- Biography
-
Mostafa Bakry is a member of the Egyptian House of Representatives. In 1996 he was serving as the editor-in-chief of Al Ahrar, organ of the Liberal Party, but fired due to his extensive support for the Nasserist views. He also served as the editor-in-chief of the El-Osboa newspaper.
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Maikel Nabil Sanad
- Occupations
- journalistwriterblogger
- Biography
-
Maikel Nabil Sanad is an Egyptian political activist, blogger, and a former political prisoner. He became famous in 2010 for refusing to serve in the Egyptian army, then in 2011 for his role in the Egyptian revolution.
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Gamal Helal
- Years
- 1954-.. (age 70)
- Occupations
- translator
- Biography
-
Gamal Helal is an Egyptian-American interpreter and diplomat who translated on behalf of multiple Presidents of the United States and Secretaries of State.
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Abdel Nasser Tawfik
- Occupations
- physicist
- Biography
-
Abdel Nasser Tawfik graduated from Assiut University in 1989, where he also completed his master's degree (M.Sc.) in theoretical physics before his change to the Philipps University of Marburg, Germany, for the Dr.rer.Nat. (Ph.D.) in high energy physics. In 2012 Tawfik earned his Doctor of Science degree in mathematics and physics at the Uzbekistan National University. Dr. Tawfik is the Founder Director of the Egyptian Center For Theoretical Physics (ECTP), the Founder Director of the World Laboratory for Cosmology And Particle Physics (WLCAPP), and Research Director at the "ICSC – World Laboratory" in Geneva, Switzerland. Currently, Abdel Nasser Tawfik works as Math and Physics teacher at DEO, and jointly affiliated to Frankfurt Institute for Advanced Studies (FIAS) - Goethe Frankfurt University, Germany. He is the Spokesperson of the Federation for Egyptian Particle Scientists (FEPS) and Associate of the Nuclear Physics Institute of Uzbekistan Academy of Sciences. In 1998, he was awarded the DAAD-prize for “Hervorragende Leistungen ausländischer Studierender an den deutschen Hochschulen". At the 23rd General Meeting of TWAS held in Tianjin, China, on 18 September 2012, he was elected as Fellow of TWAS. Tawfik is the author of four books, and has published about 170 research papers in leading journals.
Assiut University faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Agriculture | Agricultural Economics, Agriculture, Agronomy, Animal Husbandry, Dairy, Floriculture, Food Science, Food Technology, Fruit Production, Genetics, Horticulture, Meat and Poultry, Plant and Crop Protection, Plant Pathology, Rural Studies, Soil Science, Vegetable Production, Water Science |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Arts | Arabic, Archaeology, Arts and Humanities, Documentation Techniques, English, French, Geography, History, Information Sciences, Islamic Studies, Library Science, Literature, Media Studies, Philosophy, Psychology, Sociology |
| Faculty : Commerce | Accountancy, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Insurance, Mathematics, Political Sciences, Public Administration, Statistics |
| Faculty : Computer and Information Science | Computer Science, Information Sciences, Information Technology, Multimedia |
| Faculty : Dentistry | Biology, Dental Hygiene, Dental Technology, Dentistry, Oral Pathology, Orthodontics, Paediatrics, Periodontics, Surgery |
| Faculty : Education | Curriculum, Education, Educational Psychology, Educational Sciences, Teacher Training |
| Faculty : Engineering | Architecture, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Interior Design, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Structural Architecture |
| Faculty : Law | Civil Law, Commercial Law, Criminal Law, Fiscal Law, International Law, Islamic Law, Law, Private Law, Public Law |
| Faculty : Medicine | Anaesthesiology, Anatomy, Biochemistry, Cardiology, Community Health, Dermatology, Forensic Medicine and Dentistry, Gastroenterology, Histology, Immunology, Medical Parasitology, Medical Technology, Medicine, Microbiology, Neurology, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Oncology, Orthopaedics, Otorhinolaryngology, Paediatrics, Pathology, Pharmacology, Physical Therapy, Physiology, Plastic Surgery, Pneumology, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Public Health, Radiology, Rehabilitation and Therapy, Rheumatology, Surgery, Toxicology, Tropical Medicine, Urology, Venereology |
| Faculty : Nursing | Gerontology, Health Administration, Health Sciences, Nursing, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Public Health |
| Faculty : Pharmacy | Analytical Chemistry, Applied Chemistry, Biochemistry, Immunology, Industrial Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Pharmacology, Pharmacy |
| Faculty : Physical Education | Curriculum, Educational Sciences, Parks and Recreation, Physical Education, Psychology, Sports |
| Faculty : Science | Botany, Chemistry, Entomology, Geology, Mathematics, Microbiology, Physics, Zoology |
| Faculty : Social Work | Social and Community Services, Social Work |
| Faculty : Specific Education | Art Education, Home Economics, Music Education, Technology Education |
| Faculty : Veterinary Medicine | Anatomy, Biochemistry, Forensic Medicine and Dentistry, Histology, Hygiene, Microbiology, Nutrition, Parasitology, Pathology, Pharmacology, Physiology, Surgery, Veterinary Science |
| Institute : Cancer | Anaesthesiology, Biology, Medical Technology, Medicine, Oncology, Paediatrics, Pathology, Radiology, Surgery, Treatment Techniques |
| Institute : Nursing | Nursing |
| Institute : Sugar Technology Research | Agriculture, Brewing, Chemistry, Engineering, Environmental Studies, Paper Technology |
General information
| Alternative names | AU جامعة أسيوط |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1957 |
| Accreditation | National Authority of Education Accreditation and Quality Assurance |
| Colors | black, white, yellow |
Location and contacts
| Address | P.O. Box 71515 Assiut Egypt |
|---|---|
| City population | 389,000 |