Cairo University
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About Cairo University
According to Wikipedia, Cairo University is Egypt's premier public university. Its main campus is in Giza, immediately across the Nile from Cairo. It was founded on 21 December 1908; after being housed in various parts of Cairo, its faculties, beginning with the Faculty of Arts, were established on its current main campus in Giza in October 1929.
What Is Cairo University Known For?
Cairo University is known for its academic work in the following disciplines:
- Political Science
- Engineering
- Literature
- Education
- Communications
- Law
- Medical
- Religious Studies
- Philosophy
- Business
- History
- Biology
- Computer Science
- Economics
- Mathematics
- Anthropology
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Nursing
- Earth Sciences
- Sociology
- Psychology
- Criminal Justice
- Social Work
Cairo University's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Each rank compares how much Cairo University's faculty and alumni have shaped a field with other schools, using Wikipedia, Wikidata and scholarly citation databases such as Crossref and Semantic Scholar. World and U.S. ranks reflect modern influence; the historical rank counts influence across all time. How we rank influence
Cairo University ranks #43 worldwide for influence in Political Science.
Cairo University ranks #64 worldwide for influence in Engineering.
Cairo University ranks #62 worldwide for influence in Literature.
Cairo University ranks #72 worldwide for influence in Education.
Cairo University ranks #111 worldwide for influence in Communications.
Cairo University ranks #77 worldwide for influence in Law.
Cairo University ranks #126 worldwide for influence in Medical.
Cairo University ranks #52 worldwide for influence in Religious Studies.
Cairo University ranks #172 worldwide for influence in Philosophy.
Cairo University ranks #277 worldwide for influence in Business.
Cairo University ranks #170 worldwide for influence in History.
Cairo University ranks #291 worldwide for influence in Biology.
Cairo University ranks #284 worldwide for influence in Computer Science.
Cairo University ranks #178 worldwide for influence in Economics.
Cairo University ranks #398 worldwide for influence in Mathematics.
Cairo University ranks #231 worldwide for influence in Anthropology.
Cairo University ranks #568 worldwide for influence in Physics.
Cairo University ranks #458 worldwide for influence in Chemistry.
Cairo University ranks #79 worldwide for influence in Nursing.
nursing DegreesCairo University ranks #291 worldwide for influence in Earth Sciences.
Cairo University ranks #296 worldwide for influence in Sociology.
Cairo University ranks #655 worldwide for influence in Psychology.
Cairo University ranks #380 worldwide for influence in Criminal Justice.
Cairo University ranks #307 worldwide for influence in Social Work.
Who Are Cairo University's Most Influential Alumni?
Cairo University's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Political Science, Engineering, and Education. Here are some of Cairo University's most famous alumni:
- Ayman al-Zawahiri
- An Islamic terrorist and al-Qaeda leader .
- Mohamed ElBaradei
- An Egyptian law scholar and diplomat, former Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency, and Nobel Peace Prize recipient.
- Taha Hussein
- An Egyptian academic.
- Saddam Hussein
- An Iraqi president, army officer and Baathist politician.
- Mohamed M. Atalla
- An Electrical engineer and "Father of the PIN".
- Naguib Mahfouz
- An Egyptian writer .
- Zahi Hawass
- An Egyptian egyptologist and archaeologist.
- Yasser Arafat
- A Palestinian political leader .
- Sultan bin Muhammad Al-Qasimi
- A Member of the Supreme Council of the United Arab Emirates.
- Gamal Abdel Nasser
- A 2nd President of Egypt from 1956 to 1970.
- Magdi Yacoub
- An Egyptian surgeon.
- Amina Wadud
- An American Islamic scholar.
Who Are Cairo University's Most Influential Faculty?
Cairo University's most influential faculty include professors in the fields of Political Science, Engineering, and Education. Here are some of Cairo University's most famous faculty:
