# Tanta University

> جامعة طنطا — Government university in Tanta, Gharbia, Egypt, founded 1972.

Tanta University is a public Egyptian university located in the city of Tanta, Gharbia Governorate. It began in 1962 as a branch of the University of Alexandria with a Faculty of Medicine, became independent in 1972 as the University of the Middle Delta, and was renamed Tanta University in 1973. It comprises around sixteen faculties spanning medical, scientific, educational, humanities, and managerial fields, and operates under the direct scientific supervision of the Ministry of Higher Education.

## Key facts
- Type: Government
- Location: Tanta, Gharbia, Egypt
- Founded: 1972

## Links
- Website: https://tanta.edu.eg
- Wikidata: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2917699
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B5%D9%81%D8%AD%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B1%D8%B3%D9%85%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D9%84%D8%AC%D8%A7%D9%85%D8%B9%D8%A9-%D8%B7%D9%86%D8%B7%D8%A7-1774335439465172
- X: https://x.com/tantaUniversity
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tanta.university

## Faculties (18)
- [Faculty of Agriculture](https://darspro.com/universities/tanta/faculties/agriculture) — Agriculture
  - Food Science & Technology
  - Soils & Water
  - Agricultural Economics
  - Horticulture
  - Animal Production
  - Genetics
  - Agronomy (Crops)
  - Agricultural Botany
  - Agricultural Engineering
  - Plant Protection
- [Faculty of Applied Arts](https://darspro.com/universities/tanta/faculties/applied-arts) — Applied Arts
  - Spinning, Weaving & Knitting
  - Textile Printing, Dyeing & Finishing
  - Clothing Technology & Fashion Design
- [Faculty of Arts](https://darspro.com/universities/tanta/faculties/arts) — Arts and Humanities
  - Archaeology
  - Arabic Language & Literature
  - English Language & Literature
  - French Language & Literature
  - Oriental Languages
  - History
  - Geography & GIS
  - Philosophical Studies
  - Psychology
  - Sociology
  - Media
  - Information Studies
- [Faculty of Commerce](https://darspro.com/universities/tanta/faculties/commerce) — Business and Economics
  - Accounting
  - Business Administration
  - Economics & Public Finance
  - Statistics & Insurance
- [Faculty of Computer and Information Sciences](https://darspro.com/universities/tanta/faculties/computer-and-information-sciences) — Computer & Information Sciences
- [Faculty of Computers and Information](https://darspro.com/universities/tanta/faculties/computers-and-information) — Computing
  - Computer Science
  - Information Systems
  - Information Technology
  - Software Engineering
- [Faculty of Dentistry](https://darspro.com/universities/tanta/faculties/dentistry) — Dentistry
  - Oral Biology
  - Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
  - Orthodontics
  - Pediatric & Preventive Dentistry
  - Conservative Dentistry
  - Endodontics
  - Fixed Prosthodontics
  - Removable Prosthodontics
  - Oral Medicine, Periodontology & Radiology
  - Dental Biomaterials
- [Faculty of Education](https://darspro.com/universities/tanta/faculties/education) — Education
  - Curriculum & Teaching Methods
  - Mental Health
  - Comparative Education & Educational Administration
  - Early Childhood Education
  - Arabic Language & Islamic Studies
  - Foundations of Education
  - Educational Psychology
  - Foreign Languages
- [Faculty of Engineering](https://darspro.com/universities/tanta/faculties/engineering) — Engineering
  - Architecture
  - Structural Engineering
  - Irrigation & Hydraulics
  - Public Works
  - Electrical Power & Machines
  - Electronics & Communications
  - Computers & Automatic Control
  - Mechanical Power
  - Production & Mechanical Design
- [Faculty of Law](https://darspro.com/universities/tanta/faculties/law) — Law
  - Islamic Sharia
  - Civil Law
  - Commercial Law
  - Procedural Law
  - Criminal Law
  - Public Law
  - Public International Law
  - Private International Law
  - Philosophy & History of Law
  - Economic & Financial Legislation
- [Faculty of Medicine](https://darspro.com/universities/tanta/faculties/medicine) — Medical Sciences
  - Human Anatomy & Embryology
  - Physiology
  - Biochemistry
  - Histology
  - Pathology
  - Pharmacology
  - Medical Microbiology & Immunology
  - Parasitology
  - Public Health & Community Medicine
  - Internal Medicine
  - General Surgery
  - Pediatrics
  - Obstetrics & Gynecology
  - Ophthalmology
  - Orthopedic Surgery
- [Faculty of Nursing](https://darspro.com/universities/tanta/faculties/nursing) — Nursing
  - Nursing Administration
  - Community Health Nursing
  - Medical-Surgical Nursing
  - Obstetric & Neonatal Nursing
  - Pediatric Nursing
  - Psychiatric & Mental Health Nursing
  - Critical Care & Emergency Nursing
- [Faculty of Pharmacy](https://darspro.com/universities/tanta/faculties/pharmacy) — Pharmacy
  - Pharmacology & Toxicology
  - Pharmaceutics
  - Clinical Pharmacy
  - Pharmacognosy
  - Pharmaceutical Analytical Chemistry
  - Biochemistry
  - Pharmaceutical Chemistry
  - Microbiology & Immunology
- [Faculty of Physical Education](https://darspro.com/universities/tanta/faculties/physical-education) — Physical Education
- [Faculty of Science](https://darspro.com/universities/tanta/faculties/science) — Natural Sciences
  - Mathematics
  - Physics
  - Chemistry
  - Geology
  - Botany
  - Zoology
- [Faculty of Specific Education](https://darspro.com/universities/tanta/faculties/specific-education) — Education
  - Educational Technology
  - Music Education
  - Educational & Psychological Sciences
  - Home Economics
  - Art Education
  - Educational Media
- [Faculty of Sports Science](https://darspro.com/universities/tanta/faculties/sports-science) — Sports Sciences
  - Curriculum & Teaching Methods
  - Training & Sports Movement Sciences
  - Sports Health Sciences
  - Sports Management & Recreation
  - Team & Racket Sports
  - Sports Psychology
  - Gymnastics & Rhythmic Exercises
  - Water Sports
  - Combat & Individual Sports
  - Track & Field
- [Technical Institute of Nursing](https://darspro.com/universities/tanta/faculties/technical-institute-of-nursing) — Nursing

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