Professor Dr. Ayman Ashour, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, announced the results of the Spanish “Webometrics” classification for reference citations in the January 2024 edition, noting that Egyptian universities have achieved remarkable progress in the results of the classification, which is based on university websites, and the rate of citations to scientific research published internationally, based on Google Scholar (Google Scholar) for citations of international research.
The results of the classification showed that Mansoura University top lead the list of Egyptian universities in the classification with a number of citations amounting to (636,435) reference citations, and Cairo University came in second place at the level of Egyptian universities with a number of citations amounting to (614,454), followed by Ain Shams University with a number of citations amounting to (555,023).

The Minister pointed out that these results confirm the remarkable progress achieved by Egyptian universities in the international classifications of universities and research centers, noting that the advancement of Egyptian universities in international classifications is one of the files that receives the support and attention of the political leadership, stressing that the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research is making a continuous effort. In following up on the implementation of the mandates of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, President of the Republic, by encouraging international scientific publishing and providing technical support to Egyptian universities and research institutions; Which contributes to its advancement in international classifications.
For his part, Professor Dr. Sherif Youssef Khater, President of Mansoura University, confirmed that this progress in the Spanish classification “Webometrics” confirms Egypt’s scientific reputation and is due to the university’s strategy of supporting international publishing, promoting and developing scientific research and increasing its funding, as well as cooperation with researchers from various countries of the world. This comes in line with Egypt's Vision for Sustainable Development 2030 and the National Strategy for Higher Education.

It is worth noting the adoption of the Spanish Webometrics classification for reference citations on university websites, and the rate of citations to scientific research published internationally, based on Google Scholar for citations to international research.