Latest ranking updates for King Saud University
- March 2024: King Saud University ranks 148 in the latest Scimago Institutions Rankings from Scimago Institutions.
- December 2023: New edition of URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance. King Saud University ranked #94.
- December 2023: QS World University Rankings: Sustainability update. King Saud University achieves place 422.
- October 2023: ShanghaiRanking Consultancy announced latest results of GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking (Textile Science and Engineering) with King Saud University in position 101.
University rankings
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- #4
- #401
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THE World University Rankings
[Published 27 September, 2023]
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- #203
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QS World University Rankings
[Published 27 June, 2023]
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- #2
- #187
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THE Global Employability University Ranking
[Published 23 November, 2022]
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- #3
- #213
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US News: Best Global Universities
[Published 24 October, 2022]
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- #1
- #101
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ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 15 August, 2023]
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- #3
- #38
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THE Asia University Ranking
[Published 22 June, 2023]
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- #2
- #29
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THE Emerging Economies University Ranking - Times Higher Education
[Published 19 October, 2021]
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- #2
- #2
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QS University Rankings: Arab Region
[Published 18 October, 2023]
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- #1
- #139
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CWTS Leiden Ranking
[Published 22 June, 2022]
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- #1
- #148
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Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
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- #3
- #357
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CWUR Center for World University Rankings
[Published 25 April, 2022]
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- #5
- #10
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THE Arab University Ranking
[Published 05 October, 2023]
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- #2
- #146
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NTU Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers
[Published 11 July, 2023]
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- #2
- #94
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URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
[Published 19 December, 2023]
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- #2
- #354
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RUR World University Rankings
[Published 25 May, 2023]
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- #1
- #230
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RUR Reputation Ranking
[Published 25 May, 2023]
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- #2
- #260
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RUR Academic Rankings
[Published 25 May, 2023]
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- #1
- #148
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UniRank 4icu: Top 200 Universities in the World
[Published 11 August, 2022]
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- #1
- #1
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UniRank 4icu: Top 200 Arabic-Speaking Universities
[Published 11 August, 2022]
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- #2
- #422
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QS World University Rankings: Sustainability
[Published 05 December, 2023]
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- #1
- #296
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]
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- #2
- #508
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THE China Subject Ratings Overall
[Published 11 May, 2022]
Historic rankings in TOP global university rankings
Subject rankings
Agriculture
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- #1
- #147
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- Agriculture
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
Architecture, Building & Planning
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- #2
- #112
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- Architecture
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
Computer Science
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- #2
- #41
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- Computer Science
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 11 July, 2023]
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- #3
- #251
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- Computer Science
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 19 October, 2023]
Education
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- #1
- #101
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- Education
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
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- #2
- #201
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- Education
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 27 October, 2023]
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- #1
- #227
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- Education
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
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- #4
- #301
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- Education
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 19 October, 2023]
Engineering
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- #3
- #201
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- Biotechnology
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 27 October, 2023]
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- #1
- #23
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- Chemical Engineering
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 11 July, 2023]
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- #2
- #45
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- Chemical Engineering
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
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- #4
- #151
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- Chemical Engineering
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 27 October, 2023]
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- #3
- #76
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- Civil Engineering
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 27 October, 2023]
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- #3
- #112
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- Civil Engineering
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 11 July, 2023]
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- #3
- #160
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- Civil Engineering
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
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- #2
- #74
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- Engineering
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
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- #5
- #201
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- Engineering
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 19 October, 2023]
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- #2
- #53
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- Environmental Engineering
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
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- #3
- #102
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- Materials Science
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 11 July, 2023]
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- #3
- #104
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- Mechanical Engineering
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
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- #3
- #226
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- Mechanical Engineering
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 11 July, 2023]
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- #6
- #301
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- Mechanical Engineering
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 27 October, 2023]
Law
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- #2
- #301
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- Law
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
Mathematics
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- #2
- #47
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- Mathematics
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 11 July, 2023]
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- #2
- #101
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- Mathematics
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 27 October, 2023]
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- #4
- #151
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- Mathematics
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
Medicine & Health
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- #1
- #45
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- Dentistry
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
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- #2
- #51
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- Dentistry
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
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- #2
- #201
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- Medicine
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
Natural Sciences
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- #3
- #80
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- Chemistry
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 11 July, 2023]
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- #4
- #121
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- Chemistry
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
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- #3
- #201
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- Chemistry
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 27 October, 2023]
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- #2
- #296
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- Geology
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
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- #3
- #207
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- Physics
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 11 July, 2023]
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #1
- #401
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- Psychology
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 27 October, 2023]
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- #1
- #160
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- Social Sciences
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 11 July, 2023]
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- #2
- #401
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- Social Sciences
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 19 October, 2023]
Highest subject rankings for King Saud University
Chemical Engineering
NTU Rankings by Subject
#23
Engineering
Computer Science
NTU Rankings by Subject
#41
Computer Science
Dentistry
URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
#45
Medicine & Health
Mathematics
NTU Rankings by Subject
#47
Mathematics
Chemistry
NTU Rankings by Subject
#80
Natural Sciences
Education
QS World University Rankings By Subject
#101
Education
Architecture
URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
#112
Architecture, Building & Planning
Agriculture
URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
#147
Agriculture
Social Sciences
NTU Rankings by Subject
#160
Social Studies & Humanities
Law
QS World University Rankings By Subject
#301
Law
About King Saud University
Key facts
- Foundation year:
- 1957
- Telephone:
- +966 11 467 0000
- Address:
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- PO Box 2454
- 11451, Riyadh
- Saudi Arabia
- Website:
- https://ksu.edu.sa/
- Social:
Map of King Saud University
FAQ
King Saud University ranks #2 in Saudi Arabia in our meta ranking of 112 university rankings. See rankings of all 36 universities in Saudi Arabia.
King Saud University ranks #1 in Riyadh in our meta ranking. See rankings of all 10 universities in Riyadh.
King Saud University is listed in THE World University Rankings, QS World University Rankings, THE Global Employability University Ranking, US News: Best Global Universities, ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking, THE Asia University Ranking and more. See all 27 rankings of King Saud University.
King Saud University achieved #1 in UniRank 4icu: Top 200 Arabic-Speaking Universities. This is the university’s highest ranking in the 112 rankings tracked on our website. See all rankings for King Saud University.
King Saud University achieved the highest ranking for Design. It is ranked #9 in URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field (Polymer Science). See all subject rankings for King Saud University.
A large number of university rankings include surveys among academics on reputation. In our meta ranking of 112 university rankings King Saud University ranks #1 among universities in Riyadh and #2 among universities in Saudi Arabia. See all rankings of King Saud University.
In our meta ranking King Saud University ranks #2 among all universities in Saudi Arabia and King Abdulaziz University ranks #1. See all rankings of universities in Riyadh. Apart from rankings you may also want to see the ratings from students who attended the universities.
Ranking publishers
The Times and The Sunday Times
The Guardian News and Media Limited
The University League Tables
Rogers Digital Media
U-Ranking
RUY
América Economía
Perspektywy
THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Published:
- 27 September, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings:
- 30% Teaching (the Learning Environment)
- Reputation survey: 15%
- Staff-to-student ratio: 4.5%
- Doctorate-to-bachelor’s ratio: 2.25%
- Doctorates-awarded-to-academic-staff ratio: 6%
- Institutional income: 2.25%
30% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)
- Reputation survey: 18%
- Research income: 6%
- Research productivity: 6%
30% Citations (Research Influence)
7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)
- Proportion of international students: 2.5%
- Proportion of international staff: 2.5%
- International collaboration: 2.5%
2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)"
- Published:
- 23 November, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -THE Global Employability University Ranking:
- Employability (survey) 100%
- Published:
- 19 October, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings by Subject:
- 37.4% Teaching (the Learning Environment)
37.6% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)
15% Citations (Research Influence)
7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)
2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)
- Published:
- 27 July, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World Reputation Rankings:
- Research Reputation 66,6%
Teaching Reputation 33,3%
- Published:
- 22 June, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -THE Asia University Ranking:
- Research (volume, income and reputation) 30%
Citations 30%
Teaching 25%
International outlook (staff, students, research) 7.5%
Industry income (knowledge transfer) 7.5%
- Published:
- 19 October, 2021
- Criteria used in ranking -THE Emerging Economies University Ranking - Times Higher Education:
- Teaching 30%
Research (volume, income and reputation) 30%
Citations 20%
International outlook (staff, students, research) 10%
Industry income (knowledge transfer) 10%
- Published:
- 25 January, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World’s Most International Universities:
- Proportion of international students 25%
Proportion of international staff 25%
Proportion of journal publications with one or more international co-authors 25%
University’s international reputation 25%
- Published:
- 03 July, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -THE Young University Rankings:
- Teaching 30%
Research (volume, income and reputation) 30%
Citations 30%
International outlook (staff, students, research) 7.5%
Industry income (knowledge transfer) 2.5%
- Published:
- 05 October, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -THE Arab University Ranking:
- **Teaching: 33%**
Teaching reputation: 20%
Doctorates-awarded-to-academic-staff ratio: 5%
Academic staff-to-student ratio: 4%
Doctorates-awarded-to-undergraduate-degrees-awarded ratio: 2.5%
Institutional income per academic staff: 1.5%
**Research: 33%**
Research reputation: 25%
Publications per staff: 5%
Research income per academic staff: 3%
**Citations/Influence: 20%**
**International outlook: 8%**
Proportion of international students: 2%
Proportion of international staff: 2%
International co-authorship: 2%
Collaboration within the Arab world: 2%
**Society: 6%**
Industry income per academic staff: 2%
Impact Rankings participation: 2%
Impact Rankings performance: 2%"
- Published:
- 01 June, 2023
- Published:
- 11 May, 2022
British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK
- Published:
- 27 June, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -QS World University Rankings:
- Academic Reputation 40%
Employer Reputation 10%
Faculty/Student Ratio 20%
Citations per faculty 20%
International Faculty Ratio 5%
International Student Ratio 5%
- Published:
- 23 September, 2021
- Criteria used in ranking -QS Employability Rankings:
- Employer reputation 30%
Alumni outcomes 25%
Partnerships with Employers per Faculty 25%
Employer/Student Connections 10%
Graduate employment rate 10%
- Published:
- 22 March, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -QS World University Rankings By Subject:
- Academic Reputation: 50%
Employer Reputation: 30%
Research Citations Per Paper: 10%
H-index: 10%
- Published:
- 24 June, 2020
- Criteria used in ranking -QS 50 under 50:
- Based on the QS World University rankings methodology, the top 50 universities that are under 50 years old.
Academic Reputation 40%
Employer Reputation 10%
Faculty/Student Ratio 20%
Citations per faculty 20%
International Faculty Ratio 5%
International Student Ratio 5%
- Published:
- 18 October, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -QS University Rankings: Arab Region:
- Academic reputation 30%
Employer reputation 20%
Faculty/student ratio 15%
International research network 10%
- Published:
- 05 December, 2023
RUF
Sapiens Research
Thomson Reuters
National Institutional Ranking Framework
Careers360
Us News
- Published:
- 24 October, 2022
Urap
- Published:
- 19 December, 2023
- Published:
- 22 July, 2023
Forbes
Payscale
ShanghaiRanking Consultancy
- Published:
- 15 August, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking:
- **Quality of Education 10%**
- Alumni winning Nobel Prizes/Field Medals 10%
**Quality of Faculty 40%**
- Staff winning Nobel Prizes/Field Medals 20%
- Highly Cited Researchers 20%
**Research Output 40%**
- Papers published in Nature and Science 20%
- Papers indexed in Science Citation Index-Expanded & Social Science Citation Index 20%
**Per Capita Performance 10%**
- Published:
- 27 October, 2023
Washington Monthly
Kiplinger
The Princeton Review
Centre for Science and Technology Studies, Leiden University, Netherlands
- Published:
- 22 June, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -CWTS Leiden Ranking:
- Scientific Impact
Number of Publications
Collaboration
Open Access
Gender Diversity
Scimago Institutions
- Published:
- 06 March, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -Scimago Institutions Rankings:
- Research 50%
Innovation 30%
Societal 20%
CWUR Center for World University Rankings
- Published:
- 25 April, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -CWUR Center for World University Rankings:
- **Research Performance: 40%**
- Research Output: 10%
- High-Quality Publications: 10%
- Influence: 10%
- Citations: 10%
**Quality of Education: 25%**
**Alumni Employment: 25%**
**Quality of Faculty: 10%**
MONEY
Nature Index
- Published:
- 15 June, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -Nature Index - Academic:
- Article count (AC)
Fractional count (FC)
Weighted fractional count (WFC)
- Published:
- 08 December, 2021
NTU ranking
- Published:
- 11 July, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -NTU Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers:
- **Research Productivity: 25%**
- \# Articles last 11 years: 10%
- \# Articles current year: 15%
**Research Impact: 35%**
- \# Citations last 11 years: 15%
- \# Citations last 2 years: 10%
- Average \# citations last 11 years: 10%
**Research Excellence: 40%**
- H-index last 2 years: 10%
- \# Highly cited papers last 11 years: 15%
- \# Articles current year in high-impact journals: 15%
- Published:
- 11 July, 2023
RUR Ranking Agency (Moscow, Russia)
- Published:
- 25 May, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -RUR World University Rankings:
- **Teaching: 40%**
- Ratio Faculty/Student: 8%
- Ratio Faculty/Bachelor Degrees Awarded: 8%
- Ratio Faculty/Doctoral Degrees Awarded: 8%
- Ratio Doctoral Degrees Awarded/Bachelor Degrees Awarded: 8%
- World Teaching Reputation: 8%
**Research: 40%**
- Citations per Academic/Research Staff: 8%
- Doctoral Degrees per Accepted PhD: 8%
- Normalized Citation Impact: 8%
- Papers per Academic/Research Staff: 8%
- World Research Reputation: 8%
**International Diversity: 10%**
- International Faculty: 2%
- International Students: 2%
- International Co-Authored Papers: 2%
- Reputation Outside Geographical Region: 2%
- International Level: 2%
**Financial Sustainability: 10%**
- Institutional Income per Faculty: 2%
- Institutional Income per Student: 2%
- Papers per Research Income: 2%
- Research Income per Academic/Research Staff: 2%
- Research Income per Institutional Income: 2%
- Published:
- 25 May, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -RUR Academic Rankings:
- Normalized citation impact (Citations of research publications from all university authors compared with world averages) 20%
Citation per papers 20%
Papers per academic and research staff 20%
International research reputation 20%
Share of research publications written in international co-authorship 20%
- Published:
- 25 May, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -RUR Reputation Ranking:
- Teaching Reputation 50%
Research Reputation 50%
4icu
- Published:
- 11 August, 2022
- Published:
- 11 August, 2022
Webometrics
- Published:
- 31 July, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities:
- Visibility 50%
Excellence 35%
Transparency 10%
Presence 5%
