Port Said University

What Port Said University does

Port Said University (جامعة بورسعيد) is an Egyptian public university established in 2021 and headquartered in Port Said on the Mediterranean coast of Egypt, operating under the supervision of the Egyptian Ministry of Higher Education. The institution runs 15 faculties across engineering, science, medicine, pharmacy, nursing, commerce, arts, law, management technology and information systems, physical therapy, and four education faculties, supported by a teaching hospital (Faculty of Medicine), an Information and Communication Technology Center (ISTC), a Faculty and Leadership Development Center (FLDC), a Quality Assurance Center, a Strategic Planning Center, a Measurement and Evaluation Center, a Literacy and Adult Education Center, and an Entrepreneurship Club. Its technology stack includes a digital library with theses database and Google Scholar integration, and a research platform backed by funded research centers under a published 2024–2030 research plan.

The university's revenue model combines government funding from the Egyptian Ministry of Higher Education with Ministry-set tuition (subsidized for Egyptian nationals), distinguished fee-based programs, University Hospital clinical services, professional training via IT/FLDC/UCCD centers, and competitive research grants from STDF, BRICS Innovation (up to EGP 10 million per project), and Newton Prize. Customer segments fall into four primary groups: Egyptian secondary school graduates entering via centralized admission, Egyptian and international postgraduate students pursuing master's and PhD research, international students recruited through embassy networks and partner institutions (Sudan, Jordan, Palestine, Syria, India), and community members served through literacy programs and the "Besda" medical convoys that reached 5,000+ residents of Al-Qabuti.

Go-to-market is hybrid: direct enrollment for Egyptian students via the national centralized system, community engagement through medical convoys and adult literacy, and event-driven international recruitment through embassy bilateral meetings and partner-institution referrals (Collège de Paris, Ascencia Business School, CY Tech, University of Patras, Ghent University). The institution has rapidly built global visibility — ranked 821st globally in U.S. News 2026-2027 (up from 884th), 601-800 in THE Impact Rankings 2026 (up 200 places), and 1201-1500 in THE WUR 2026 (4th nationally among Egyptian universities), with 14 scholars recognized in Stanford's Top 2% Most Cited Scientists list (September 2025).

Name

Port Said University

Legal name

Port Said University

Website

https://psu.edu.eg

Company type

Public

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Port Said University is an Egyptian public university founded in 2021 in Port Said, operating 15 faculties across engineering, medicine, science, humanities, and education, serving Egyptian undergraduates, postgraduate researchers, and international students from MENA, Africa, and Asia under Ministry of Higher Education oversight.

Ownership category

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Research Universities with Engineering/Polytechnic Emphasis (EDAHAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Faculty & Staff Exchange Programs (EDAIABAB)

Keywords

• Higher education
• University degree programs
• Academic research services
• Medical education training
• Professional development training

Headquarters

HQ city

Port Said

HQ country

Egypt

HQ region

Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: Public university funded by Egyptian Ministry of Higher Education as part of the national higher education system
2. Tuition and Fees: Tuition fees from Egyptian and international students for undergraduate and postgraduate programs, including distinguished fee-based programs
3. Research Grants: Funding from international research programs including STDF, BRICS Innovation funding (up to EGP 10 million per project), and Newton Prize
4. University Hospital Services: Medical services revenue from university hospital providing healthcare to community
5. Training Services: Professional training programs through IT Training Unit, Faculty and Leadership Development Center, and University Center for Career Development

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Port Said University is a public Egyptian university that delivers undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs across 15 faculties covering engineering, sciences, medicine, pharmacy, nursing, commerce, arts, law, management technology, and education disciplines. Complementary offerings include University Hospital healthcare services, professional and IT training programs, career development, research centers, and community literacy services funded through government appropriations, tuition, research grants, and hospital revenue.

Product overview

Port Said University is an Egyptian public university offering undergraduate and postgraduate education across 13 faculties and multiple specialized centers. The university operates as a platform-plus-services model with core academic programs spanning engineering, science, medicine, pharmacy, nursing, commerce, education, arts, law, and applied sciences. Supporting services include the University Hospital for clinical training, a Training Center with IT and career development units, Quality Assurance and Strategic Planning centers, and an Entrepreneurship Club. The university also provides community services through its Literacy Center and participates in international academic rankings including Times Higher Education and U.S. News & World Report.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Faculty of Engineering Programs Undergraduate and postgraduate engineering programs covering multiple engineering disciplines, for Egyptian and international students seeking engineering degrees.
• Faculty of Science Programs Undergraduate and postgraduate science education in natural and applied sciences, for students pursuing science degrees and research careers.
• Faculty of Medicine Programs Medical degree program with affiliated University Hospital for clinical training, aimed at students pursuing medical careers.
• Faculty of Pharmacy Programs Pharmaceutical sciences education and research programs for students pursuing pharmacy careers.
• Faculty of Nursing Programs Nursing education and healthcare training programs for students entering nursing practice.
• Faculty of Physical Therapy Programs Physical therapy education and rehabilitation programs for students pursuing physical therapy careers.
• Faculty of Commerce Programs Business administration, accounting, and economics programs for students pursuing commerce and business careers.
• Faculty of Education Programs Teacher training and pedagogical education programs for students preparing for teaching careers.
• Faculty of Specific Education Programs Non-traditional specialized education programs for students seeking specialized teaching qualifications.
• Faculty of Education for Early Childhood Programs Early childhood education and kindergarten teaching programs for students entering early childhood education.
• Faculty of Physical Education Programs Sports science and physical education programs for students pursuing careers in athletics and physical education.
• Faculty of Arts Programs Humanities and social sciences programs for students pursuing arts and social science degrees.
• Faculty of Law Programs Legal education and judicial training programs for students pursuing legal careers.
• Faculty of Management Technology and Information Systems Programs Business informatics and management technology programs for students pursuing careers in management information systems.
• University Hospital Services Teaching hospital providing medical care and clinical training services, serving local community patients and supporting medical student training.
• Information Technology Training Programs Professional IT and digital skills training programs offered through the ISTC IT Training Unit, for students, faculty, and external professionals seeking technology certifications.
• Faculty and Leadership Development Programs Training and leadership development programs for academic staff and external participants, delivered through the Faculty and Leadership Development Center (FLDC).
• Career Development Services Career development center providing job placement and professional guidance services to students preparing to enter the labor market.

Quantifiable outcome

• Advanced 200 places to 601-800 band in THE Impact Rankings 2026
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Slovak Academy of Sciences (Institute of Oriental Studies)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2026Strategic partnership signed with Institute of Oriental Studies at Slovak Academy of Sciences, marking PSU's international expansion from Slovakia as part of global partnership strategy
• Collège de PariscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2026International partnership with Collège de Paris, displayed on university's international partners section, facilitating academic cooperation and student exchange between Egyptian and French educational systems
• Ascencia Business SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2026Partnership with Ascencia Business School for academic collaboration and international educational programs
• CY TechcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2026International partnership with CY Tech (CY Université) displayed as part of university's global network of academic partners
• University of PatrascoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2026Signed cooperation agreement with University of Patras (third largest public university in Greece, founded 1964) for joint research programs, faculty and student exchange, and joint academic program development. Signed in presence of Greek Ambassador Nikolaos Garilidis.
• National Center for StudiescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2026Cooperation protocol signed between PSU President Sherif Saleh and Major General Ahmed El-Shahaby to establish institutional cooperation through joint scientific conferences, research projects, specialized training programs, and strategic studies supporting decision-making.
• Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime TransportcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2026Participation in Business and International Cooperation Advisory Council organized by Arab Academy in El Alamein; signed trilateral agreement with major economic and industrial institutions; partnership led by President Ismail Abdel Ghaffar
• Edge EducationmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 June 2026Engaged in strategic partnerships with Edge Education (and Bwell Healthcare) led by Engineer Ahmed Tarek for connecting education with industry and labor market needs
• Domti Foods (Arab Food Industries)majorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 June 2026Partnership with Domti Foods represented by Mohamed El-Domati, Board Member of Al Ahly Club and Vice Chairman, connecting university with food industry sector
• Bosnia and Herzegovina UniversitiescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2026Following visit by Ambassador Sabit Subašić, University of Tuzla sent preliminary draft cooperation agreement; Bosnian universities expressed strong interest in research collaboration and faculty/student exchange
• Ghent University (Belgium)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Historical cooperation agreement with University of Ghent to enhance global standing through academic and research collaboration
• Liverpool UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024NTHU-UoL (National Tsing Hua University - University of Liverpool) dual PhD program collaboration providing half-funded dual doctorate scholarships for qualified candidates

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Ain Shams University: One of the largest and oldest Egyptian public universities in Cairo, with comprehensive faculties across all major disciplines and significant international ranking presence. Comparable as a public Egyptian research university; PSU is a younger, regional-scale competitor.
• Alexandria University: One of Egypt's largest and most historic public universities, located on the Mediterranean coast near Port Said. Comparable as a coastal Egyptian public research university with broad faculty portfolio and stronger international brand.
• American University in Cairo: Premier private English-language research university in Egypt with strong international rankings and significant international student body. Comparable as an Egyptian higher-education competitor targeting similar international student segments, though operating on a private tuition-driven model versus PSU's public funding base.

Direct peers

• Damietta University: Egyptian public university on the Mediterranean coast near Port Said, with faculties in engineering, science, medicine, and education. Comparable as a smaller regional coastal public university with similar international student recruitment approach.
• Tanta University: Egyptian public university in the Nile Delta offering medicine, engineering, science, commerce, and education faculties. Comparable as a similarly-sized regional public research university with comparable international student recruitment dynamics.
• Mansoura University: Egyptian public research university offering 15+ faculties including medicine, engineering, pharmacy, and science. Comparable in scale, faculty breadth, and public-university model, with strong international rankings presence in the same band as PSU.
• Suez Canal University: Egyptian public university located in Ismailia, adjacent to Port Said along the Suez Canal corridor. Comparable as a similarly-sized regional public research university with a similar faculty mix and Egyptian Ministry of Higher Education governance structure.
• Benha University: Egyptian public university in Qalyubia Governorate offering comprehensive faculties including medicine, engineering, and education. Comparable as a regional-scale public Egyptian research university with similar internationalization trajectory.
• Zagazig University: Egyptian public university in Sharqia Governorate with 19 faculties covering medicine, engineering, agriculture, and humanities. Comparable regional-scale Egyptian public university with similar international partnership approach.
• Kafrelsheikh University: Egyptian public university established in 2006 with faculties in agriculture, medicine, engineering, and education. Comparable as a younger Egyptian public research university at similar scale and ranking band.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@psuegypt
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/port-said-university
• Xx.com/portsaiduniv
• Facebookfacebook.com/psu.edu.eg

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries22 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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