The UI GreenMetric rankings for 2026 have been announced, revealing a notable increase in the number of Egyptian universities included in the sustainability assessment. This year, 47 Egyptian universities have been ranked, up from 38 in 2025, marking an addition of 9 new institutions. This development underscores the growing emphasis on sustainability within Egypt's higher education sector.
The top 10 Egyptian universities in the UI GreenMetric rankings for 2026 have been identified. Leading the list is Alexandria University, which secured the 107th spot globally. Following closely are October 6 University, Sohag University, Benha University, and the New Mansoura University. Other notable mentions include Beni Suef University, Ain Shams University, and Minia University. These rankings reflect the diverse efforts across various Egyptian universities to enhance their sustainability practices.
The UI GreenMetric rankings encompass a wide range of Egyptian universities, including governmental, private, and technological institutions. A total of 47 universities have been recognized for their sustainability initiatives. New entrants to the list include the Egyptian Russian University, Asyut University, and the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport, among others. This diverse representation highlights the comprehensive approach being adopted across Egypt's higher education landscape.
Several universities have demonstrated significant improvement in their local rankings between 2025 and 2026. The UI GreenMetric rankings assess universities across various parameters, including environmental and infrastructure, energy and climate change, water, sustainable transport, and education and research. These parameters provide a holistic view of each university's commitment to sustainability.
In terms of specific indicators, Egyptian universities have shown strengths in various areas. For the environmental and infrastructure index, the top universities include Minia, Alexandria, New Mansoura, Beni Suef, and Sohag. The energy and climate change index is led by Benha, Alexandria, October 6, New Mansoura, and Beni Suef universities. Meanwhile, Sohag, Alexandria, Egyptian Russian, Aswan, and International Scientific and Technological University excel in the water index.
The sustainable transport index is dominated by October 6, Alexandria, Sohag, Benha, and Beni Suef universities. In the education and research index, Sohag, Beni Suef, Alexandria, New Mansoura, and Egyptian Chinese universities are leading. These rankings not only reflect the competitive spirit among universities but also their collaborative efforts towards achieving sustainability.
The increase in the number of Egyptian universities ranked in the UI GreenMetric for 2026 is a positive indicator of the country's progress in integrating sustainability into its educational framework. With a broader representation of universities across different categories, Egypt is making significant strides in promoting environmental stewardship and sustainable practices within its higher education sector.
Key points
- Egyptian universities have shown improvement in sustainability rankings.
- 47 Egyptian universities are ranked in UI GreenMetric for 2026.
- Alexandria University leads Egyptian universities in sustainability rankings.
