Al-Azhar University
Al-Azhar University is number 759 in the 311 University Innovation Index, with a score of 63.5. It published about 12,442 research works in 2024 and 2025, which drew 57,309 citations in those years, and its h-index is 223.
Part of the 311 University Innovation Index (311institute.com). Last updated .
Innovation city
See the innovation profile of Cairo in the 311 Innovation Cities Index.
Economic statistics for Egypt in the 311 Nations Index.
Other leading universities in Egypt
- Cairo University (#327)
- Mansoura University (#561)
- Alexandria University (#636)
- Ain Shams University (#653)
- Zagazig University (#744)
- Assiut University (#874)
Questions and answers
How innovative is Al-Azhar University?
Al-Azhar University is number 759 in the 311 University Innovation Index, with a score of 63.5.
How much research does Al-Azhar University publish?
Al-Azhar University published about 12,442 research works in 2024 and 2025.
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