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Suez Canal University

Ismailia, Egypt • Founded 1976 • QS 2026 #1401-1501

Updated May 2026 · Source: scuegypt.edu.eg · How we collect data

Overview

English Name: Suez Canal University
Local Name: جامعة قناة السويس
Acronyms: SCU
Founded: 1976
Institution Type: University
Control Type: Public
Entity Type: Non-profit
Rankings:
QS World University Rankings 2026 #1401-1501 Times Higher Education 2026 #1201-1500 ARWU (Shanghai) 2024 #901-1000 CWTS Leiden 2025 #971 SCImago 2026 #2069
Suez Canal University emblem

Established in 1976, the Suez Canal University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the medium city of Ismailia (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants).

This institution also has branch campuses in Suez, Port Said and Arish. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education of Egypt, Suez Canal University (SCU) is a very large-sized coeducational Egyptian higher education institution.

Suez Canal University (SCU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees in several areas of study. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.

SCU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.

Location & Contact

Suez Canal University's physical location and contact details are listed below.

Address: 4.5 Km the Ring Road
Other Sites: Also Teaching Hospital
Map:
Phone: +20 (64) 327 125
Fax: +20 (64) 211 279

Academic Details

The numbers behind Suez Canal University: student body, academic staff, and recognising bodies.

Academic Year: September to June (September-January; February-June)
Recognition: Ministry of Higher Education of Egypt
Accrediting Agency: Ministry of Higher Education
Admission Requirements: Secondary school certificate or equivalent
Student Enrollment: 35,000-39,999
Academic Staff Range: 3,000-3,499
Memberships & Networks
Supreme Council of Universities (SCU) Federation of the Universities of the Islamic World (FUIW)

Academic Structures

Suez Canal University's academic units are listed below, by type.

Unit 10 items
  • Faculty of Agriculture
  • Faculty of Commerce
  • Faculty of Computer and Information Science
  • Faculty of Dentistry
  • Faculty of Education
  • Faculty of Engineering and Technology
  • Faculty of Medicine
  • Faculty of Pharmacy
  • Institute of Biotechnology
  • Science

Degrees

Also Doctor of Medicine, Pharmacy; MBA

Master's 32 programs
  • Accountancy
  • Agriculture
  • Anaesthesiology
  • Biology
  • Business Administration
  • Cardiology
  • Computer Science
  • Dentistry
  • Dermatology
  • Economics
  • Forensic Medicine and Dentistry
  • Neurology
  • Obstetrics and Gynaecology
  • Occupational Health
  • Ophthalmology
  • Orthodontics
  • Orthopaedics
  • Otorhinolaryngology
  • Paediatrics
  • Pathology
  • Pneumology
  • Political Sciences
  • Psychiatry and Mental Health
  • Public Health
  • Radiology
  • Rehabilitation and Therapy
  • Rheumatology
  • Social and Preventive Medicine
  • Surgery
  • Tropical Medicine
  • Urology
  • Veterinary Science
Doctoral 33 programs
  • Accountancy
  • Agriculture
  • Anaesthesiology
  • Biology
  • Business Administration
  • Community Health
  • Computer Science
  • Dentistry
  • Dermatology
  • Economics
  • Forensic Medicine and Dentistry
  • Haematology
  • Medicine
  • Neurology
  • Obstetrics and Gynaecology
  • Occupational Health
  • Ophthalmology
  • Orthopaedics
  • Otorhinolaryngology
  • Paediatrics
  • Pathology
  • Pharmacy
  • Pneumology
  • Political Sciences
  • Psychiatry and Mental Health
  • Public Health
  • Radiology
  • Rehabilitation and Therapy
  • Rheumatology
  • Social and Preventive Medicine
  • Surgery
  • Treatment Techniques
  • Veterinary Science
Diploma & Certificate 25 programs
  • Anaesthesiology
  • Business and Commerce
  • Cardiology
  • Community Health
  • Dentistry
  • Dermatology
  • Medical Technology
  • Medicine
  • Neurology
  • Obstetrics and Gynaecology
  • Ophthalmology
  • Oral Pathology
  • Orthopaedics
  • Otorhinolaryngology
  • Paediatrics
  • Pharmacy
  • Physical Therapy
  • Pneumology
  • Psychiatry and Mental Health
  • Radiology
  • Surgery
  • Tropical Medicine
  • Urology
  • Venereology
  • Veterinary Science

Faculties & Divisions

All faculties operate under Ministry of Higher Education of Egypt.

Agriculture (Faculty) 13 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Agricultural Business
  • Agricultural Engineering
  • Agriculture
  • Agronomy
  • Animal Husbandry
  • Botany
  • Crop Production
  • Fishery
  • Food Science
  • Food Technology
  • Horticulture
  • Plant and Crop Protection
  • Soil Science
Arts (Faculty) 11 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Arabic
  • Arts and Humanities
  • Cultural Studies
  • English
  • French
  • Geography (Human)
  • History
  • Information Sciences
  • Library Science
  • Literature
  • Philosophy
Commerce (Faculty) 11 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Accountancy
  • Advertising and Publicity
  • Business Administration
  • Business and Commerce
  • Economics
  • Insurance
  • Marketing
  • Political Sciences
  • Public Relations
  • Statistics
  • Taxation
Computer and Information (Faculty) 3 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Computer Science
  • Information Sciences
  • Mathematics and Computer Science
Dentistry (Faculty) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Dentistry
Education (Faculty) 7 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Curriculum
  • Education
  • Educational Psychology
  • Educational Sciences
  • Home Economics
  • Pedagogy
  • Social Psychology
Engineering (Faculty) 4 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Architecture
  • Civil Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
Medicine (Faculty) 25 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Anaesthesiology
  • Anatomy
  • Biochemistry
  • Cardiology
  • Community Health
  • Dermatology
  • Genetics
  • Histology
  • Medicine
  • Microbiology
  • Neurology
  • Obstetrics and Gynaecology
  • Occupational Health
  • Ophthalmology
  • Osteopathy
  • Paediatrics
  • Pathology
  • Physiology
  • Psychiatry and Mental Health
  • Public Health
  • Radiology
  • Speech Therapy and Audiology
  • Surgery
  • Tropical Medicine
  • Urology
Nursing (Faculty) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Nursing
Pharmacy (Faculty) 8 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Biochemistry
  • Immunology
  • Microbiology
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Pharmacology
  • Pharmacy
  • Toxicology
Science (Faculty) 7 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Botany
  • Chemistry
  • Geology
  • Marine Science and Oceanography
  • Mathematics
  • Physics
  • Zoology
Tourism and Hotel Management (Faculty) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Hotel Management
  • Tourism
Veterinary Medicine (Faculty) 11 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Biochemistry
  • Forensic Medicine and Dentistry
  • Histology
  • Microbiology
  • Parasitology
  • Pathology
  • Pharmacology
  • Physiology
  • Veterinary Science
  • Wildlife
  • Zoology
Biotechnology (Research Division) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Biotechnology

Programs Offered

Browse Suez Canal University's programmes by level, or filter by name.

16 programmes on record. Each level below shows a sample. Compare these on the programs page All programs in Egypt

Bachelor's Degree 16 programmes

Bachelor's Degree in Egyptian-Chinese College

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Bachelor's Degree in Faculty of Agriculture
Agriculture

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Bachelor's Degree in Faculty of Arts
Liberal Arts

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Bachelor's Degree in Faculty of Commerce
Business & Management

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Bachelor's Degree in Faculty of Computers and Information

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Bachelor's Degree in Faculty of Dentistry
Dentistry

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Bachelor's Degree in Faculty of Education
Education & Teaching

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Bachelor's Degree in Faculty of Engineering
General Engineering

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Bachelor's Degree in Faculty of Languages
Linguistics & Language Studies

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Bachelor's Degree in Faculty of Medicine
Medicine

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How to apply to Suez Canal University

A five-step guide to applying to Suez Canal University.

  1. 1
    Browse the programme catalogue

    Begin by reviewing the programmes section above. Suez Canal University offers 16 programmes grouped by qualification level. Decide on a target tier (bachelor's, master's, or doctoral) before narrowing by subject.

  2. 2
    Check eligibility for your chosen programme

    Each programme at Suez Canal University has its own entry requirements — academic minimums, language proficiency, supporting documents, and sometimes interviews or portfolios. Check the programme-specific page or contact admissions to confirm eligibility.

  3. 3
    Get your documents ready

    Most applications require certified academic records, identification documents, language test certificates (IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent for English-medium programmes), CV/résumé, and a statement of purpose. Allow extra time for document authentication.

  4. 4
    Apply through the official channel

    Apply directly via Suez Canal University's online portal at scuegypt.edu.eg. Complete the application form, upload supporting documents, and pay any application fee. Confirmation emails typically arrive within a few business days.

  5. 5
    Reach out and track your application

    After submitting, confirm receipt with the admissions office and track your application status through the portal. Reach the institution by phone at +20 (64) 327 125. Set reminders for any interview requests, additional document submissions, or admission decision deadlines.

Frequently Asked Questions about Suez Canal University

Below are key facts about Suez Canal University, drawn directly from institutional records.

In what year was Suez Canal University established?

Suez Canal University was founded in 1976 (approximately 50 years ago).

Where can I find Suez Canal University?

The institution is located in Ismailia, Egypt.

Is Suez Canal University a public or private institution?

Suez Canal University is a public institution.

How many students does Suez Canal University have?

The institution has a student body of 35,000-39,999.

What is Suez Canal University's ranking?

It ranks QS 2026 #1401-1501.

What programmes are available at Suez Canal University?

Programmes at Suez Canal University cover bachelor's, master's and doctoral programmes.

What is Suez Canal University's academic structure?

Suez Canal University is organised into 10 academic units across its disciplines.

Is Suez Canal University accredited?

Suez Canal University is accredited by Ministry of Higher Education.

How do I find Suez Canal University online?

The institution's website is scuegypt.edu.eg.

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