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A Landmark Achievement in Global Rankings Misr University for Science and Technology (MUST) Secures Historic Growth in Webometrics and Times Higher Education (THE) Rankings

Cairo, Egypt — In a decisive step toward global academic leadership, Misr University for Science and Technology (MUST) has achieved new milestones in the prestigious international university rankings for 2026. The university recorded an extraordinary rise in the Webometrics Ranking of World Universities, advancing 692 positions to reach 1769th place globally, compared to 2461st in July 2025.

Elevating Research Standards: The THE Milestone

Beyond digital visibility, MUST has also achieved a notable breakthrough in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings. The university improved by 4 points in the Research Quality metric—one of the most rigorous global indicators measuring the influence, citation impact, and overall excellence of scholarly output. This progress highlights MUST’s strategic commitment to cultivating a high-impact research environment and supporting innovative, globally relevant academic work.

Regional Excellence and Strategic Vision

Regionally, MUST further strengthened its standing by securing 135th place among Arab universities. This dual achievement—rapid global advancement alongside sustained regional prominence—reflects the university’s comprehensive approach to higher education. By aligning advanced research practices with a strong digital presence, MUST continues to bridge local academic efforts with international standards of excellence.

Drivers of Success

These achievements stem from a focused institutional strategy centered on:

1. High-Impact Scholarly Publishing: Incentivizing and supporting faculty to publish in leading international journals indexed in Scopus and Web of Science.
2. Digital Innovation: Expanding the university’s digital footprint to enhance academic transparency and global accessibility.
3. Academic Integrity and Research Support: Investing in state-of-the-art laboratories and research funding to enable pioneering discoveries.

A Commitment to the Future

“These milestones reflect our unwavering commitment to quality and our pursuit of excellence on the global stage,” the university administration stated. The significant leap in the Webometrics ranking, coupled with measurable progress in THE’s Research Quality metric, provides MUST graduates with a strong competitive edge and reinforces the university’s position as a globally recognized academic institution.

As Misr University for Science and Technology advances its ambitious 2030 vision, these rankings stand as both a measure of success and a catalyst for continued innovation, ensuring the university remains at the forefront of academic and scientific progress in the Middle East and beyond.