What Benha University does

Benha University is a public Egyptian government university operating under the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, headquartered in Benha, Qalyubia Governorate, with campuses in Benha, Shubra, Kafrelsheikh (Mostaqbal), and Borg Al-Arab. Founded in 1970 and serving a multi-thousand-student body across 16 faculties spanning scientific, health, and humanities disciplines, the university delivers accredited undergraduate and graduate (master's, doctoral, diploma) degree programs and conducts applied research aligned with Egypt Vision 2030. Student acquisition operates through two primary channels: Egypt's centralized national coordination system for domestic students and a dedicated International Students Office (serving 1,250 international students) for foreign applicants, with 18,719 graduate students and 5,200 faculty members as of the latest reporting.

The university operates a multi-platform digital ecosystem comprising the Electronic Portal (portal.bu.edu.eg), Management Information System (mis.bu.edu.eg), E-Learning Platform (BUELC), Digital Library, and a Smart Campus IT Network, plus a Graduate Studies Portal, a Scientific Research Fund (SRF), and an ICT Projects Center (ICTP) coordinating IT initiatives. Technology transfer and startup support are delivered through 8 incubators and innovation centers including the Biotechnology Incubator (BBI), MedTech Incubator, and TICO (Innovation & Technology Transfer Office). Annual programs such as the Smart Healthcare Hackathon and Graduation Projects Marathon convert student research into commercializable outputs.

Revenue mechanics are predominantly government-driven: state budget allocations from the Ministry of Higher Education form the base, supplemented by tuition (with differential pricing for international students), hospital service fees from Benha University Hospital, research grants from STDF and international sponsors (China, EU Erasmus+), and incubator service revenue. Tuition fees are not publicly disclosed. The university was recently awarded 2.35 billion EGP in infrastructure investments (hospital expansion, lecture halls, new faculty buildings) and holds ISO 9001:2015 certification, indicating quality management compliance.

Name

Benha University

Legal name

Benha University (جامعة بنها)

Website

https://bu.edu.eg

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Benha University is a public Egyptian government university operating 16 faculties across multiple campuses, serving undergraduate and graduate students through state-subsidized tuition and government funding, with a complementary international student intake and an expanding technology-incubator and research commercialization ecosystem.

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

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Polytechnic & Applied Sciences Universities (EDAHAEAB)

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Technical Universities with Computing, Data & AI Focus (EDAHAEAK), Public Research Universities with Academic Medical Centers (AMCs) (EDAHAAAC)

Keywords

• Public higher education
• Undergraduate degree programs
• Graduate research programs
• Academic research services
• Technology business incubation

Headquarters

HQ city

Benha

HQ country

Egypt

HQ region

Africa

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: Tuition fees from undergraduate and graduate programs, with differential pricing for international students. Fee structures vary by faculty and program level (diploma, master's, doctoral, professional).
2. Government Funding: State-funded public university receiving operational budget allocations from the Egyptian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.
3. University Hospital Services: Revenue from Benha University Hospital providing medical services to patients, generating income alongside educational mission.
4. Research Grants and Sponsored Projects: Funded research projects supported by funding agencies including the Science, Technology & Innovation Funding Authority (STDF), internal research fund (SRF), and international grants from partner countries (China, EU Erasmus+).
5. Technology Incubator Services: Revenue-generating services from technology incubators (BBI Biotechnology Incubator, MedTech Medical Devices Incubator) supporting startup companies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Benha University is a public Egyptian university delivering accredited undergraduate, graduate (master's, doctoral, diploma), and professional development programs across 16 faculties covering engineering, medicine, sciences, agriculture, commerce, law, arts, education, veterinary medicine, and other disciplines. The university supplements teaching with applied research, technology incubation (BBI Biotechnology Incubator, MedTech Medical Devices Incubator), healthcare services through Benha University Hospital, and international academic exchange programs with Chinese, European, and U.S. partner universities.

Product overview

Benha University operates as a comprehensive Egyptian public university offering a multi-platform digital ecosystem. The core offerings include the Electronic Portal, Management Information System (MIS), E-Learning Platform (BUELC), and Digital Library. The university supports innovation through dedicated incubators (Biotechnology Incubator BBI, MedTech Incubator), annual programs including the Smart Healthcare Hackathon and Graduation Projects Marathon, plus research support services through the Scientific Research Fund. Graduate studies are served via a dedicated portal with various specializations. The ICT Projects Center (ICTP) coordinates technology initiatives including IT training and network services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Benha University Electronic Portal Official university portal providing access to electronic services, academic information, news, and administrative systems for students, faculty, and staff of Benha University.
• Management Information System (MIS) Administrative information management system handling student registration, academic records, and university operations at Benha University.
• E-Learning Platform (BUELC) Digital learning management system providing online education services and course materials for Benha University students and faculty.
• Benha University Digital Library Centralized university digital library providing access to academic resources, journals, and research publications for Benha University users.
• ICT Projects Center (ICTP) Central hub coordinating information technology projects including portal development, MIS, e-learning, digital library, network services, and IT training for Benha University.
• Graduate Studies Portal Dedicated portal for graduate studies services including programs, applications, research support, and academic resources for postgraduate students at Benha University.
• Biotechnology Incubator (BBI) Technology incubator supporting biotech startups and innovation with research facilities, mentorship, and commercialization support under Benha University.
• MedTech Incubator Medical technology incubator supporting medical device and lab equipment startups under Benha University.
• Smart Healthcare Hackathon Annual innovation competition challenging students to develop AI-powered healthcare solutions addressing diagnostics, telemedicine, remote patient monitoring, and medical data analytics. Prizes total 175,000 EGP across 7 tracks.
• Graduation Projects Marathon Annual competition converting student graduation projects into applicable products and startups focused on energy, water, food, and climate solutions. Total prizes 240,000 EGP (30,000 EGP per track across 8 tracks).
• iThenticate Plagiarism Detection Service Plagiarism detection software service for academic integrity, offering screening for research papers (100 EGP), master's theses (200 EGP), and doctoral dissertations (300 EGP). International rates: 100, 200, and 300 USD respectively.
• Benha University International Student Services Services for international students including admission, visa support, academic program placement, and cultural integration support at Benha University.
• Scientific Research Fund Research funding programs supporting faculty and students including international publication rewards, citation bonuses, and book publication incentives.

Quantifiable outcome

• 649 scientific papers submitted in July 2025 cycle, with 50% (325) in Q1 journals
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability5 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor, major and core.

• ANSES — Agence Nationale de Sécurité Sanitaire (France)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 December 2025A research team from Benha University visited ANSES (National Agency for Sanitary Safety) in Normandy, France, as part of a joint research project on equine blood parasites funded by the Academy of Scientific Research and Technology. The collaboration includes scientific meetings, research planning, and joint research activities.
• Hubie Academy of Sciences and Technology (China)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 November 2025Benha University's president received a delegation from Hubie Academy of Sciences and Technology to explore cooperation in agricultural sciences and technology. Discussions focused on joint research projects, faculty and student exchange, collaborative incubators and laboratories, and cooperation in AI, renewable energy, and medical sciences.
• Fulbright Commission Egypt — Fulbright Specialist ProgrammajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 November 2025Professor Richard Bierman, Vice President of South Florida University, visited Benha University under the Fulbright Specialist Program facilitated by the Fulbright Commission in Egypt. He conducted workshops and lectures on innovation culture, entrepreneurship, and best practices for supporting startups and spin-off companies from research, engaging with BBI and MedTech incubator teams.
• University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn (Poland)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 23 November 2025International exchange opportunity for graduate students of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at Benha University to spend a fully funded semester at the University of Warmia and Mazury in Poland under the Erasmus+ KA171 program.
• Bursa Uludağ University (Turkey)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 13 November 2025Student and faculty exchange opportunity through the Erasmus+ KA171 program with Bursa Uludağ University in Turkey, covering agriculture and veterinary medicine disciplines. Students can study for one semester (5 months) with full funding support.
• Jiangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences (China)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 October 2025Benha University's vice president received a delegation from Jiangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences in China to discuss academic and research cooperation, joint research project development, and collaborative research laboratory establishment in agricultural sectors. The two sides explored submitting a joint BRICS research project.
• Wuhan University of Technology (China)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 September 2025Benha University and Wuhan University of Technology have an active cooperation agreement including renewal of a memorandum of understanding and a new student exchange agreement signed in 2025. The two universities jointly established the Benha-Wuhan College of Graduate Studies (approved by the Egyptian Cabinet), which offers joint master's and doctoral programs. Additionally, the first joint laboratory between Egypt and China in biosafety was inaugurated as part of the Belt and Road Initiative, funded by the Chinese Ministry of Education and Technology and the Egyptian Science, Technology & Innovation Fund.
• European Association for International Education (EAIE)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 September 2025Benha University's president and vice president participated in the 35th EAIE Annual Conference and Exhibition in Gothenburg, Sweden (September 2025). The conference brought together over 7,000 participants from 100+ countries and 200+ exhibition booths. The university engaged in bilateral meetings with international universities to discuss faculty and student exchange, joint degree programs, and international research projects.
• Huazhong Agricultural University (China)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 September 2025A joint international research project between Benha University and Huazhong Agricultural University resulted in the establishment of the first joint China-Egypt laboratory in biosafety. The project was jointly funded by the Chinese Ministry of Education and Technology and the Egyptian STDF. The partnership includes agricultural research collaboration, student exchange, and joint research activities.
• National Water Resources and Irrigation Training CenterminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2025A cooperation protocol was signed between Benha University and the National Water Resources and Irrigation Training Center, attended by the Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation. The protocol supports educational collaboration and community service in water management and environmental development aligned with Egypt Vision 2030.

Scale indicators17 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Tanta University: Delta-region public university with similar medical, engineering, commerce, and science faculties; directly comparable in program mix, governance, and domestic-student recruitment mechanics.
• Mansoura University: Large Delta-region public university with comparable medical, engineering, agriculture, and sciences faculties; serves a similar Egyptian governorate-tier student base and competes with Benha on regional rankings.
• Zagazig University: Public Egyptian university in Sharqia Governorate with medical, veterinary, agriculture, and engineering programs; comparable in scale, faculty composition, and channel (national coordination) for student acquisition.
• Kafrelsheikh University: Public Egyptian university with notable agriculture and veterinary medicine programs - overlapping with Benha's Faculty of Agriculture at Mostaqbal/Kafrelsheikh; competing for Delta-region students.
• Cairo University: Egypt's flagship public research university operating under the same Ministry of Higher Education framework; offers a comparable multi-faculty portfolio across medicine, engineering, sciences, and humanities, and competes with Benha for top-tier students in the national coordination system.
• Helwan University: Public Egyptian university with strong applied sciences, engineering, and arts programs; comparable to Benha's polytechnic-leaning profile and applied arts faculty.
• Menoufia University: Neighboring public university in the Nile Delta with overlapping faculties (medicine, engineering, agriculture, education); competes with Benha for the same regional talent pool.
• Alexandria University: Major coastal public research university with broad faculty portfolio and high research output; comparable to Benha in structure but historically stronger in international rankings and research collaboration.
• Ain Shams University: Major Cairo-based public research university with similar scale, faculty breadth, medical/engineering faculties, and government hospital affiliation; directly comparable to Benha in structure, governance, and student acquisition model.
• Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology (E-JUST): Egyptian public research university with strong international partnership model (Japan) and graduate-research focus, located in New Borg El-Arab - the same city as Benha's branch; comparable in technology-and-engineering orientation and international collaboration structure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/BenhaUniversity
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/benha-university
• Xx.com/BenhaUniveristy

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries3 records

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