Look beyond the university name
Benha University is an Egyptian government university in the city of Benha, the capital of Al Qalyubiyah Governorate.
| Location | Banhā, Qalyubia, Egypt |
| Founded | 1976 |
| Institution type | University |
| Research works (OpenAlex) | 38,541 |
| Total citations | 662,170 |
| President | Prof. Dr. Gamal ElSaaed |
Source: Wikipedia ↗ (reviewed 07 October 2026)
What can you study at Benha University?
Benha University offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programmes across multiple disciplines.
Research strengths (by indexed output): Animal Nutrition and Physiology, Statistical Distribution Estimation and Applications, Probability and Statistical Research, Fractional Differential Equations Solutions, Meat and Animal Product Quality.
For the complete programme catalogue with entry requirements per degree, check the official website.
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Know your admission route
Admission requirements, deadlines and required documents vary by programme and intake. The university publishes these on its official admissions pages.
Always verify current deadlines on the official website — third-party sites may carry outdated dates.
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Tuition & costs
Tuition fees change each academic year and differ by programme, study level (undergraduate/graduate) and residency status. JournalsWorld does not publish estimated figures that may be outdated.
Check the university's official tuition & fees page for the current schedule applicable to your intake.
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Research at Benha University
According to OpenAlex, Benha University has 38,541 indexed research works with 662,170 total citations.
Most-cited affiliated researchers
- Mohamed A. Elkablawy — 4,390 citations
- Abdulkader Mohammed Albasri — 4,390 citations
- Rabab A. Mohammed — 4,390 citations
- Akbar Shah Hussainy — 4,390 citations
- Magdy Mahmoud Nouh — 4,390 citations
Source: OpenAlex (most-cited affiliated authors)
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Who leads Benha University?
The current President is Prof. Dr. Gamal ElSaaed.
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Campus & student life
Benha University is located in Banhā, Qalyubia, Egypt.
For housing options, campus facilities and student services, see the official website.
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Contact Benha University
Official website: https://www.bu.edu.eg/ ↗
For admissions enquiries, department contacts and phone numbers, use the official contact page.
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Frequently asked questions
When was Benha University founded?
Benha University was founded in 1976.
How many students attend?
Student numbers are published on the official website.
What are the admission requirements?
Requirements vary by programme. Check the admission section above and verify on the official website.
How much is tuition?
Tuition changes yearly. See the official tuition page for current figures.
Who is the president?
Prof. Dr. Gamal ElSaaed.