Ain Shams University

Ain Shams University, also known by its Arabic name, جامعة عين شمس, is a public educational institution located in Cairo, Egypt. Established in 1950, the university operates under the accreditation of the Ministry of Higher Education of Egypt. Ain Shams University is affiliated with the Association of African Universities, the Federation of the Universities of the Islamic World, and the Supreme Council of Universities.

The university is involved in various industries, including drug discovery, research and development, education, higher education, and university services. As an organization and educational institute, Ain Shams University operates a subsidiary, Ain Shams University Faculty of Medicine.