During China-Arab University Presidents Forum held in Yinchuan at Ningxia Hui, China in the duration from 10/09/2015 to 14/09/2015; Benha University has signed the document of joining to the Alliance of Ancient Silk Road Universities which includes 100 universities for cooperation and exchange to contribute in developing the peoples throughout openness and cooperation in the fields of higher education.

Prof. Dr. Ali Shams El Din, the President of Benha University announced that the University finished its all preparations to receive 62.000 new and old students at all various faculties on Monday, 28/09/2015 in addition to 2261 foreign students except students of postgraduate studies and open learning which will be started on the next Friday.

Prof. Dr. Soliman Mustafa, the University Vice-president for Education and Students' Affairs said that the elections of students union at the University faculties will be held in its date during the fourth week of study according to the current student regulation.