# List of research institutes in Egypt

Tamtam tracks 34 research institutes headquartered in Egypt. This list ranks all of them by number of employees on LinkedIn, led by Zagazig University, Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport and Assiut University. Their median headcount is 1,197. Half of them were founded in 1974 or later. The most common headquarters are Cairo (8) and Giza (5).

These Egyptian research institutes are predominantly large higher education institutions, many of which are universities established in the mid to late 20th century. For example, Zagazig University, founded in 1974, and Assiut University, established in 1957, both offer extensive academic programs. The Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport provides education and training across Arab and African countries, while Kasr AlAiny School of Medicine, Cairo University, focuses on medical education since 1837.

A significant concentration of these institutions is found in major cities like Cairo, with Kasr AlAiny School of Medicine and The German University in Cairo, and Alexandria, home to the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport. The National Telecommunication Institute (NTI) in Giza specializes in ICT education and research. The National Research Centre, with two entries, conducts multidisciplinary scientific research.

🇪🇬 Egypt · 34 companies · Updated Nov 12, 2026

| # | Company | Industry | Headquarters | Employees | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Zagazig University](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/zagazig-university) (zu.edu.eg)<br>Zagazig University is an Egyptian educational institution offering a wide range of academic programs across various disciplines to contribute to the country's development and progress | Higher Education | 🇪🇬 Az Zagazig | 9,179 | 1974 |
| 2 | [Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/arab-academy-for-science-technology-and-maritime-transport) (aast.edu)<br>This organization offers education, training, scientific research, and community service to students from Arab and African countries since 1972. | Higher Education | 🇪🇬 Alexandria | 8,228 | 1972 |
| 3 | [Assiut University](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/assiut-university) (b.aun.edu.eg)<br>Established in 1957, this university in Upper Egypt prepares highly qualified graduates with specialized academic knowledge and training expertise in various skills | Higher Education | 🇪🇬 Asyut | 5,090 | 1957 |
| 4 | [Kasr AlAiny School of Medicine, Cairo University](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/kasr-alainy-school-of-medicine-cairo-university) (medicine.cu.edu.eg)<br>Provider of medical education and training programs located at Cairo University's School of Medicine | Medical Practices | 🇪🇬 Cairo | 4,998 | 1837 |
| 5 | [Suez Canal University](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/suez-canal-university) (suez.edu.eg)<br>Egyptian governmental university providing educational services, vocational training, and scientific research through specialized faculties and research centers to serve the Ismailia region. | Higher Education | 🇪🇬 Ismailia | 4,162 |  |
| 6 | [National Telecommunication Institute (NTI)](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/national-telecommunication-institute-nti) (nti.sci.eg)<br>A scientific and educational institution specializing in telecommunication education, training, research, development, and consultancy services to support ICT industry growth | IT Services and IT Consulting | 🇪🇬 Giza | 3,630 | 1983 |
| 7 | [Sohag University](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/sohag-university) (sohag-univ.edu.eg)<br>A university in Egypt founded in 2006, offering various faculties such as law, medicine, engineering, and commerce, managed by a faculty graduate | Higher Education | 🇪🇬 Sohag | 3,532 | 2006 |
| 8 | [Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Egypt](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/faculty-of-medicine-ain-shams-university-egypt) (med.shams.edu.eg)<br>A leading Egyptian university with 15 faculties and 2 high institutes, serving over 180,000 students with quality education and healthcare services | Hospitals and Health Care | 🇪🇬 Abbassia | 2,978 | 1947 |
| 9 | [The German University in Cairo](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/the-german-university-in-cairo) (guc.edu.eg)<br>A private university established in Egypt in partnership with German institutions, supported by various government bodies and organizations | Higher Education | 🇪🇬 Cairo | 2,515 | 2003 |
| 10 | [Mansoura University](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/mansoura-university) (edu.eg)<br>A prominent university in Egypt's Nile Delta region, contributing significantly to cultural and scientific advancements in Mansoura and throughout the country | Higher Education | 🇪🇬 Mansoura | 2,375 |  |
| 11 | [National Research Centre](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/national-research-centre) (nrc.sci.eg)<br>An organization conducting research in science and technology to advance knowledge, improve technology, and provide solutions to societal challenges | Research Services | 🇪🇬 Dokki | 1,931 |  |
| 12 | [Aswan University](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/aswan-university) (aswu.edu.eg)<br>A comprehensive university in Aswan, Egypt, preparing students for a dynamic workforce through interactive learning and new technologies on a larger scale | Higher Education | 🇪🇬 Aswan | 1,924 |  |
| 13 | [National Research Centre (NRC)](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/national-research-centre-nrc) (nrc.sci.eg)<br>A multidisciplinary R&D center in Egypt conducting scientific research, supporting various industries, disseminating knowledge, and training new researchers | Research Services | 🇪🇬 Dokki | 1,685 |  |
| 14 | [Nile University](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/nile-university) (nu.edu.eg)<br>Research institution focused on technology and business education, offering diplomas, masters, PhDs, undergraduate, and executive programs in collaboration with global partners. | Higher Education | 🇪🇬 6 October | 1,532 | 2006 |
| 15 | [Damanhour University](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/damanhour-university) (dmu.edu.eg)<br>A higher education institution in Egypt offering various academic programs and opportunities for students | Higher Education | 🇪🇬 Damanhour | 1,512 |  |
| 16 | [Port Said University](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/port-said-university) (psu.edu.eg)<br>A university in Port Said, Egypt, offering a variety of faculties including engineering, medicine, pharmacy, science, commerce, education, and more | Higher Education | 🇪🇬 Port Said | 1,402 | 2010 |
| 17 | [Zewail City of Science and Technology](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/zewail-city-of-science-and-technology) (zewailcity.edu.eg)<br>A science and technology organization focused on education, research, and innovation to elevate local technologies and increase national productivity | Higher Education | 🇪🇬 Giza | 1,197 | 2000 |
| 18 | [National Telecommunication Institute - المعهد القومي للاتصالات](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/national-telecommunication-institute) (nti.sci.eg)<br>A reputable institute in Egypt, affiliated with the Ministry of ICT, focused on telecommunication education, training, research, development, and consultancy services | Education Administration Programs | 🇪🇬 Cairo | 860 | 1983 |
| 19 | [Kasr Al Ainy - School of Medicine, Cairo University](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/kasr-al-ainy-school-of-medicine-cairo-university)<br>Established in 1827, this company offers a long-standing history of providing services or products to its customers | Hospitals and Health Care | 🇪🇬 Cairo | 791 |  |
| 20 | [Faculty of Engineering Cairo University](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/faculty-of-engineering-cairo-university) (eng.cu.edu.eg)<br>A leading educational institution in the Arab world offering technical programs to support various branches of production | Higher Education | 🇪🇬 Aola | 735 | 1816 |
| 21 | [Animal Health Research Institute (AHRI)](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/animal-health-research-institute-ahri) (ahri.gov.eg)<br>A leading institute in agricultural research, specializing in animal health research and veterinary laboratories since 1904 Located in Cairo, Egypt | Research Services | 🇪🇬 Giza | 677 | 1904 |
| 22 | [Baheya Foundation](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/baheya-foundation) (baheya.org)<br>An Egyptian NGO focused on treating and detecting breast cancer, prioritizing early intervention and raising awareness about the disease | Non-profit Organizations | 🇪🇬 Giza | 673 | 2015 |
| 23 | [Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/egyptian-atomic-energy-authority) (eaea.org.eg)<br>A biotechnology company based in Cairo, Egypt, focused on research and development in the field of nuclear energy and related technologies | Oil and Gas | 🇪🇬 Nasr City | 470 |  |
| 24 | [Alamein International University](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/alamein-international-university) (aiu.edu.eg)<br>A national university offering a variety of fields of study, emphasizing innovation, community service, and preparing qualified leaders for the future job market | Higher Education | 🇪🇬 Al Alamein | 468 | 2020 |
| 25 | [National Water Research Center](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/national-water-research-center) (nwrc.gov.eg)<br>A research organization in Egypt focused on water research and solutions | Research Services | 🇪🇬 Cairo | 434 | 1975 |
| 26 | [Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority - EAEA](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/egyptian-atomic-energy-authority-eaea) (eaea.org.eg)<br>Leading peaceful nuclear research and development in Egypt, including operating two research reactors, one from Russia and one from Argentina | Research Services | 🇪🇬 El Wafa & El Amal | 430 | 1955 |
| 27 | [EGYPTIAN PETROLEUM RESEARCH INSTITUTE](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/egyptian-petroleum-research-institute) (epri.sci.eg)<br>A governmental research organization in Egypt, under the Ministry of Scientific Research and Technology, focused on developing solutions for technical challenges in the petroleum sector | Research Services | 🇪🇬 Cairo | 426 | 1974 |
| 28 | [FEPS - Faculty of Economics and Political Sciences at Cairo University](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/feps-faculty-of-economics-and-political-sciences-at-cairo-university) (feps.edu.eg)<br>Offering undergraduate and graduate programs in Economics, Statistics, Political Sciences, Public Administration, and Socio-Computing, along with hosting research centers and specialized units | Higher Education | 🇪🇬 Aola | 359 | 1959 |
| 29 | [NARSS](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/narss) (narss.sci.eg)<br>An Egyptian institution specializing in satellite remote sensing, utilizing data for mapping, environmental monitoring, sensor development, and satellite communication | Government Administration | 🇪🇬 Cairo | 356 |  |
| 30 | [Agricultural Research Center - Egypt](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/agricultural-research-center-egypt) (arc.sci.eg)<br>The company works to ensure safe food, optimize land and water resources, support a competitive agricultural economy, and enhance the industry through research and technology transfer | Farming | 🇪🇬 Giza | 337 | 1972 |
| 31 | [Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology (E-JUST)](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/egypt-japan-university-of-science-and-technology-e-just) (ejust.edu.eg)<br>A governmental university in Egypt, established in partnership with Japan, offering graduate and undergraduate programs to promote human development | Research Services | 🇪🇬 New Borg El-Arab | 322 | 2010 |
| 32 | [Theodor Bilharz Research Institute](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/theodor-bilharz-research-institute) (tbri.sci.eg)<br>A medical research institute focused on controlling and treating endemic tropical diseases through biomedical research, training, and a 300-bed hospital | Medical Practices | 🇪🇬 Qesm El Waraq | 311 | 1964 |
| 33 | [Nuclear Materials Authority](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/nuclear-materials-authority) (nma.org.eg)<br>The company specializes in nuclear materials research, exploration, extraction, processing, manufacturing, and export/import, with a focus on scientific research and training | Research Services | 🇪🇬 Cairo | 273 | 1977 |
| 34 | [National Institute of Standards](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/national-institute-of-standards) (nis.sci.eg)<br>The National Institute for Standards in Egypt provides accurate calibration, measurement services, and research to support various sectors and organizations | Research Services | 🇪🇬 Giza | 183 | 1963 |

## How this list is built

Every company on this list has a Tamtam company profile. The industry is the one the company gives on LinkedIn; categories such as SaaS or fintech are classified by Tamtam's AI from the company's website and LinkedIn page; and the headquarters city must match the company's own address. Companies are ranked by the number of employees on LinkedIn, and the list is refreshed every night. Classifications can be wrong, so treat the list as a starting point rather than an official ranking. Last updated Nov 12, 2026.

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