History
The university includes several faculties and two institutes. As a branch of Assiut University, the study began at SVU in October 1970. According to a presidential decree, the university became independent on January 2, 1995.
Education
Other faculties include Arts, Law, Science, Special Education, Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Nursing, Engineering, Commerce, Agriculture and Physical Education.
South Valley University (SVU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study.
South Valley University Key Statistics & Highlights
- #1201 Ranking
- 45 Scholarships
- 4,057 Academic Staff
- 55,872 Students
- Public Institution Type
South Valley University Overview
South Valley University Scholarships
South Valley University Scholarships
Below you will find scholarships related to South Valley University. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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Independent provider
Grant
33600 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2026
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
Moving Mates Scholarship
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jul 2026
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 SEK
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
Kreditkortlistan Financial Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
CryptoRunner Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
7000 USD
Deadline
24 Apr 2026
Go Global MBA Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
The Bill Walsh Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
25000 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jul 2026
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based
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South Valley University Student Reviews & Awards
3.7
Based on 3 reviews
- 5 Star 0 Reviews
- 4 Star 2 Reviews
- 3 Star 1 Review
- 2 Star 0 Reviews
- 1 Star 0 Reviews
Actually I started sep 2006 - May 2011 but I didn'
,my review I want to study something else related to tech and passion to improve, I have a lot of things want to study and achieve
Satisfied
What I really liked about studying at the Faculty of Nursing at South Valley University was the strong focus on practical training. We had the opportunity to practice in different hospital departments, which helped me build confidence and improve my clinical skills. I also appreciated the support from many professors, who encouraged us to be responsible and professional in our work. However, one thing that could be improved is the availability of resources and equipment in some training settings. Sometimes, limited resources made it more challenging to practice certain skills effectively. Overall, my study experience was very valuable. It helped me grow both personally and professionally, taught me how to work under pressure, and prepared me well for my career in nursing. I feel more confident in my abilities and motivated to continue my education and development.
It was a lot of experiences and education
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South Valley University Rankings
Study Portals Meta Ranking
Top 20.3% Egypt
Top 66.7% Worldwide
Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.
World University Rankings
1201
By Times Higher Education
The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 1201 | - | 1201 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Best Global Universities Rankings
No 2026 Ranking
By U.S. News & World Report
This university doesn’t have a ranking for 2026 yet. Rankings are updated yearly, so check back later for the latest info.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 1049 | - | - |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Library services
South Valley University has (25) libraries distributed among faculties and university dormitories as well as the central university library. (2) Such libraries include two libraries which are presented as gifts for the university – Al-Qoba Library at Qena Faculty of Arts and another library presented as a gift from (USAID) for Qena Faculty of agriculture.
Medical services
Medical Services - The Building of Faculty of Oral Medicine & Dentistry which was firstly and formally opened by his Excellency: The Egyptian Prime Minister in September 2018.
Campus life
One of the country’s more modern higher education institutions, Egypt’s South Valley University has 16 faculties split between its two campuses in Qena and Hurghada. Initially a branch of Assiut University, SVU was established in 1995. It has a second campus in the coastal city of Hurghada, just south of where the Gulf of Suez meets the Red Sea. Hurghada is home to the Faculty of Education.
Student clubs
Group activities:
They aim at earring for the youth and introducing all the students activities as – Varying the activities of the students to include social , cultural & artistic activities, Holding competitions among students, Encouraging the students talents.
Cultural activities:
They aim at developing the students’ abilities and their artistic skills, They include :
- A competition for singing & playing musical instruments.
- A competition for drawing.
- A competition for publishing magazines .
- A competition for Plastic arts .
South Valley University Campus Locations
#1 Main Campus
Egypt Country
Qina City