Banha University is an Egyptian university in the Egyptian city of Banha, the capital of Al Qalyubiyah governorate. It was established according to a decree in 25 November 1976 as a branch from Zagazig University in Banha, with the faculties of Commerce, Education, Agriculture of Moshtohor, Engineering of Shobra and Medicine. In 1981-1982, the faculties of Arts, Science of Banha and Veterinary Medicine of Moshtohor were founded. On 1 August 2005 it became an independent university from Zagazig University. The previous president of the university is Professor Hosam-ed-din Mohammad Al-Attar and then professor Mohamed safwat zahran, now professor Ali shams