Prof. Dr. Sherif Saleh, President of Port Said University, announced a new achievement in the CWTS Leiden Ranking Open Edition 2026, with the university climbing 23 places globally and one place nationally to rank 24th among Egyptian universities, out of 2,964 universities worldwide.
The university’s research output increased by 15.5%, reaching 684 publications in 2026, compared to 592 in 2025. Research papers among the world’s top 10% most-cited increased to 84, up from 68 (23.5%), while those among the top 5% rose to 42, compared to 30 (40%).
Total citations also increased by 19.4%, reaching 6,596, compared to 5,525 in 2025, reflecting the growing impact and international visibility of the university’s research.
Prof. Dr. Sherif Saleh emphasized the university’s commitment to supporting researchers, promoting high-quality international publications, and expanding research collaborations. He also expressed his appreciation to faculty members and the International Rankings Office for their continued efforts to advance research excellence and strengthen the university’s global competitiveness.
These achievements support the university’s vision of contributing to the Sustainable Development Goals and Egypt Vision 2030.