Cairo University says 135 of its scientists made Stanford's top 2% list for 2026

Cairo University announced that 135 of its faculty members and researchers were included in Stanford University's 2026 list of the world's top 2% most-cited scientists.

• The count rose from 79 scientists in 2024 and 118 in 2025 to 135 now, an increase of about 71%.
• The pharmacy faculty led with 36 scientists, followed by sciences (34), engineering (19), medicine (13), and agriculture and veterinary medicine (9 each).
• University president Mohamed Sami Abdel Sadek congratulated the listed scientists.
• Vice president Mahmoud El-Said said the rise reflects a growing base of researchers with high scientific impact.