Tanta University

About

Located in Tanta, Egypt, Tanta University is a prominent public institution renowned for its strong faculties in medicine, engineering, and agriculture, making it a major hub for scientific research and healthcare in the Nile Delta region. While the majority of its traditional degree courses are delivered in Arabic, the university increasingly offers specialized modules and postgraduate programs designed to accommodate international scholars, particularly in its medical and scientific departments. The International Relations Office provides essential support for incoming students, assisting with enrollment, cultural adaptation, and administrative guidance throughout their studies. A particularly distinctive characteristic of the university is its vast network of specialized teaching hospitals that not only serve the local community but also act as primary clinical training grounds for international medical trainees. For international students seeking an immersive academic experience within the Egyptian public higher education system, the university offers an authentic cultural environment paired with rigorous professional training.

Background

Tanta University (Arabic: جامعة طنطا) is an Egyptian university in the city of Tanta, Gharbia, Egypt. The university is under the direct scientific supervision of the Ministry of Higher Education. Founded in 1962 as a branch from the University of Alexandria. At the time the university was founded, it contained the faculty of Medicine only and then it became an independent university named University of the Middle Delta in 1972. The university had at that time Medicine, Science, Agriculture and Education faculties. The university's name was changed into Tanta University in 1973. The 2023 classification, as this year it advanced 54 places from last year and came in the 1328th place globally among the 2000 participating international universities. The university also advanced to the eighth place locally instead of the tenth place, among the 20 Egyptian universities participating in this classification.

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