Established in 1974, Zagazig University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the medium city of Zagazig (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Sharqia. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education of Egypt, Zagazig University (ZU) is a coeducational Egyptian higher education institution. Zagazig University (ZU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study.