Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy, president of Assiut University, congratulated the university family of faculty, staff, and students on the occasion of the new achievement of the university by advancing 100 places globally in the Times sustainable development ranking for 2025 (the Impact Ranking), and obtaining the second place at the level of Egyptian universities, and ranked 301 globally out of 2318 universities representing 125 countries around the world.

Dr. El-Minshawy stressed that this great progress is a new international testimony to the quality of the University's institutional performance and its commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals, which was achieved thanks to continuous efforts and teamwork among all sectors of the University and its faculties, in accordance with an ambitious strategic plan implemented by the University for the period from 2024 to 2029.

The president of the University pointed out that the International Classification showed Assiut University's progress in a number of International Sustainable Development Goals, explaining that the honorable results achieved are a direct reflection of the application of effective policies in supporting scientific research, developing community services, strengthening international partnerships, and improving the quality of Education, praising the vital role played by the International Classification Office at the University and its continuous efforts in supporting the University's orientations towards leadership and excellence.

The president of the university also sent a letter of thanks and appreciation to all those who contributed to this achievement from the University's leaders, faculty, staff and students, stressing that the university continues on the path of excellence under the slogan: "We deserve the best", believing in its mission to serve society and achieve sustainable development locally and internationally.