Benha University is an Egyptian government university in the city of Benha, the capital of Al Qalyubiyah Governorate.[1]

Benha University
TypePublic
Established25 November 1976
PresidentProf. Dr. Gamal ElSaaed
Location,
30°28′16″N 31°10′54″E / 30.47111°N 31.18167°E / 30.47111; 31.18167
CampusBenha, Al Qalyubiyah
MascotN/A
Websitewww.bu.edu.eg
Campus

It was established according to a decree on 25 November 1976 as a branch from Zagazig University in Benha, with the faculties of Commerce, Education, Agriculture of Moshtohor, Engineering of Shobra and Medicine.[2]

In 1981–1982, the faculties of Arts, Science of Benha and Veterinary Medicine of Moshtohor were founded. On 1 August 2005 it became an independent university from Zagazig University. The previous president of the university is Professor Hosam-ed-din Mohammad Al-Attar and then professor Mohamed Safwat Zahran, now Professor Ali Shams Aldeen.[citation needed]

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  1. ^ "Benha University". Times Higher Education (THE). 10 January 2024. Retrieved 12 June 2024.
  2. ^ "Benha University - Egypt". Top Universities. Retrieved 12 June 2024.