Al-Hussein Bin Talal University: Rankings

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Al-Hussein Bin Talal University ranked 19th in Jordan, 5246th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in 107 research topics. Al-Hussein Bin Talal University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 2,830 academic publications and 38,963 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of notable alumni.

Ranking Category
#5246 of 14,131 In the World
#1877 of 5,830 In Asia
#19 of 30 In Jordan
#1821 of 2,336 For Renewable Energy Engineering
#1908 of 2,425 For Automotive Engineering
#1967 of 2,527 For Blockchain and Cryptography
#7814 of 8,074 For Alumni Impact
#7674 of 14,131 For Non-academic Prominence

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Engineering rankings

Al-Hussein Bin Talal University ranked 11th for Engineering in Jordan and 3445th in the World with 1,661 publications made and 25,003 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Networking, Metallurgical Engineering, Telecommunications.

Engineering ranking Location
#11 of 24 In Jordan
#1575 of 2,841 In Asia
#3445 of 6,795 In the World

Al-Hussein Bin Talal University
Engineering Publications & Citations

Year Engineering publications Engineering citations
1993 0 0
1994 0 4
1995 0 0
1996 0 0
1997 0 0
1998 0 0
1999 0 1
2000 0 1
2001 0 0
2002 0 0
2003 0 0
2004 0 0
2005 5 1
2006 8 2
2007 16 21
2008 20 41
2009 38 65
2010 46 132
2011 45 216
2012 35 300
2013 51 411
2014 51 545
2015 51 541
2016 71 603
2017 69 703
2018 94 991
2019 123 1261
2020 139 1708
2021 150 2446
2022 202 3242
2023 223 3916
2024 159 4097
2025 76 3840

The following table provides academic rankings for Al-Hussein Bin Talal University in various areas of Engineering.

Engineering subfield Jordan ranking Asia ranking World rank
Renewable Energy Engineering 10 800 1821
Automotive Engineering 10 841 1908
Environmental Engineering 8 928 2087
Computer Networking 11 1173 2617
Electronic Engineering 10 1290 2731
Electrical Engineering 12 1332 2869
Telecommunications 11 1329 2880
Structural Engineering 9 1318 2942
Biotechnology 11 1369 2963
Acoustical Engineering 8 1306 2985
Geotechnical Engineering 10 1353 3018
Metallurgical Engineering 8 1446 3018
Aerospace Engineering 11 1431 3239
Chemical Engineering 12 1623 3246
Materials Science 10 1589 3329
Systems Engineering 18 1441 3386
Mechanical Engineering 11 1497 3467
Nanotechnology 16 1722 3481
Civil Engineering 13 1527 3503
Optical Engineering 13 1796 3908

Physics rankings

Al-Hussein Bin Talal University ranked 11th for Physics in Jordan and 3410th in the World with 1,449 publications made and 22,567 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Acoustical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy.

Physics ranking Location
#11 of 24 In Jordan
#1552 of 2,822 In Asia
#3410 of 6,729 In the World

Al-Hussein Bin Talal University
Physics Publications & Citations

Year Physics publications Physics citations
1993 0 0
1994 0 4
1995 0 0
1996 0 0
1997 0 0
1998 0 0
1999 0 0
2000 0 1
2001 0 0
2002 0 0
2003 1 0
2004 0 0
2005 5 0
2006 10 2
2007 19 23
2008 18 45
2009 36 65
2010 44 118
2011 52 202
2012 43 287
2013 54 391
2014 52 534
2015 44 520
2016 65 565
2017 63 656
2018 75 882
2019 109 1136
2020 114 1463
2021 120 2072
2022 172 2692
2023 171 3161
2024 132 3268
2025 58 3107

The following table provides academic rankings for Al-Hussein Bin Talal University in various areas of Physics.

Physics subfield Jordan ranking Asia ranking World rank
Theoretical Physics 8 881 2219
Condensed Matter Physics 11 1303 2683
Acoustical Engineering 8 1306 2985
Astrophysics and Astronomy 8 1284 3113
Nuclear Physics 11 1441 3147
Quantum and Particle physics 13 1508 3309
Materials Science 10 1589 3329
Nanotechnology 16 1722 3481
Optical Engineering 13 1796 3908

Environmental Science rankings

Al-Hussein Bin Talal University ranked 10th for Environmental Science in Jordan and 3727th in the World with 1,388 publications made and 22,973 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Geology, Paleontology, Environmental Management.

Environmental Science ranking Location
#10 of 24 In Jordan
#1589 of 2,841 In Asia
#3727 of 6,888 In the World

Al-Hussein Bin Talal University
Environmental Science Publications & Citations

Year Environmental Science publications Environmental Science citations
1993 0 0
1994 0 0
1995 0 0
1996 0 0
1997 0 0
1998 0 0
1999 0 1
2000 0 1
2001 0 1
2002 0 0
2003 0 0
2004 0 0
2005 3 1
2006 10 3
2007 21 21
2008 17 29
2009 33 57
2010 40 127
2011 37 207
2012 39 266
2013 47 354
2014 48 459
2015 58 510
2016 59 541
2017 45 627
2018 72 807
2019 98 1055
2020 108 1449
2021 122 2170
2022 196 2882
2023 173 3418
2024 119 3828
2025 50 3283

The following table provides academic rankings for Al-Hussein Bin Talal University in various areas of Environmental Science.

Environmental Science subfield Jordan ranking Asia ranking World rank
Environmental Engineering 8 928 2087
Petrology and Geochemistry 8 995 2450
Environmental Chemistry 8 1193 2570
Environmental Management 9 1115 2574
Forestry 6 1054 2681
Geotechnical Engineering 10 1353 3018
Meteorology and Atmospheric Science 10 1388 3110
Earth science and Geophysics 10 1451 3354
Ecology 9 1467 3443
Agricultural Science 8 1547 3488
Oceanography 9 1494 3500
Geography and Cartography 11 1527 3773
Geology 11 1627 3790
Paleontology 13 1733 4022

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings

Al-Hussein Bin Talal University ranked 15th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Jordan and 4122nd in the World with 1,349 publications made and 16,107 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Philosophy, Law, Sociology, History.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences ranking Location
#15 of 24 In Jordan
#1545 of 2,867 In Asia
#4122 of 7,088 In the World

Al-Hussein Bin Talal University
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Publications & Citations

Year Liberal Arts & Social Sciences publications Liberal Arts & Social Sciences citations
1993 0 0
1994 0 0
1995 0 0
1996 0 0
1997 0 0
1998 0 0
1999 0 1
2000 0 1
2001 0 1
2002 0 1
2003 0 0
2004 0 0
2005 4 1
2006 4 1
2007 11 4
2008 7 9
2009 13 21
2010 28 61
2011 36 96
2012 36 113
2013 47 148
2014 45 259
2015 56 277
2016 64 259
2017 59 348
2018 87 498
2019 101 687
2020 119 964
2021 117 1422
2022 152 2015
2023 200 2954
2024 120 3119
2025 49 2526

The following table provides academic rankings for Al-Hussein Bin Talal University in various areas of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences subfield Jordan ranking Asia ranking World rank
Classics and Ancient History 8 760 2493
Communications and Public Relations 17 797 2602
Aesthetics 7 1137 3095
Theology / Divinity / Religious studies 16 1096 3270
Education Majors 14 1206 3352
Anthropology 18 1170 3417
Law 16 1309 3522
Archaeology 11 1449 3570
History 11 1444 3698
Linguistics 16 1596 3767
Political Science 16 1341 3841
Philosophy 15 1486 4013
Demography 16 1630 4076
Sociology 16 1541 4118

Biology rankings

Al-Hussein Bin Talal University ranked 13th for Biology in Jordan and 4207th in the World with 1,278 publications made and 21,325 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Paleontology, Genetics, Botany, Agricultural Science.

Biology ranking Location
#13 of 24 In Jordan
#1856 of 2,838 In Asia
#4207 of 6,841 In the World

Al-Hussein Bin Talal University
Biology Publications & Citations

Year Biology publications Biology citations
1993 0 0
1994 0 0
1995 0 0
1996 0 0
1997 0 0
1998 0 0
1999 0 1
2000 0 0
2001 0 0
2002 0 0
2003 0 0
2004 0 0
2005 5 0
2006 6 3
2007 14 25
2008 13 35
2009 28 46
2010 36 109
2011 48 194
2012 32 251
2013 41 360
2014 45 457
2015 44 484
2016 48 489
2017 41 533
2018 60 728
2019 87 977
2020 103 1373
2021 117 2045
2022 181 2783
2023 170 3170
2024 105 3491
2025 62 3187

The following table provides academic rankings for Al-Hussein Bin Talal University in various areas of Biology.

Biology subfield Jordan ranking Asia ranking World rank
Forestry 6 1054 2681
Biotechnology 11 1369 2963
Pharmacology 15 1466 3154
Nanotechnology 16 1722 3481
Agricultural Science 8 1547 3488
Horticulture 9 1650 3536
Nutrition and Food Science 11 1710 3554
Microbiology 14 1667 3581
Immunology 13 1590 3666
Biochemistry 12 1736 3785
Paleontology 13 1733 4022
Botany 13 1886 4315
Neuroscience 17 1836 4385
Genetics 15 1949 4417

Chemistry rankings

Al-Hussein Bin Talal University ranked 10th for Chemistry in Jordan and 3618th in the World with 1,246 publications made and 23,202 citations received. Main research topics: Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Biochemistry, Physical chemistry, Chemical Engineering.

Chemistry ranking Location
#10 of 24 In Jordan
#1677 of 2,785 In Asia
#3618 of 6,561 In the World

Al-Hussein Bin Talal University
Chemistry Publications & Citations

Year Chemistry publications Chemistry citations
1993 0 0
1994 0 4
1995 0 0
1996 0 0
1997 0 0
1998 0 0
1999 0 1
2000 0 0
2001 0 0
2002 0 0
2003 1 0
2004 0 1
2005 4 0
2006 8 3
2007 17 25
2008 21 41
2009 36 60
2010 43 137
2011 42 215
2012 32 309
2013 40 422
2014 39 535
2015 35 545
2016 46 585
2017 45 683
2018 57 877
2019 93 1119
2020 92 1508
2021 121 2192
2022 173 2882
2023 155 3173
2024 100 3614
2025 54 3443

The following table provides academic rankings for Al-Hussein Bin Talal University in various areas of Chemistry.

Chemistry subfield Jordan ranking Asia ranking World rank
Computational Chemistry 5 912 2055
Radiochemistry 8 1262 2405
Petrology and Geochemistry 8 995 2450
Environmental Chemistry 8 1193 2570
Physical chemistry 9 1302 2705
Inorganic Chemistry 9 1374 2797
Chemical Engineering 12 1623 3246
Organic Chemistry 9 1561 3260
Materials Science 10 1589 3329
Nanotechnology 16 1722 3481
Nutrition and Food Science 11 1710 3554
Biochemistry 12 1736 3785

Computer Science rankings

Al-Hussein Bin Talal University ranked 18th for Computer Science in Jordan and 3705th in the World with 1,217 publications made and 15,380 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Computer Networking, Telecommunications, Cyber Security.

Computer Science ranking Location
#18 of 24 In Jordan
#1631 of 2,842 In Asia
#3705 of 6,855 In the World

Al-Hussein Bin Talal University
Computer Science Publications & Citations

Year Computer Science publications Computer Science citations
1994 0 4
1995 0 0
1996 0 0
1997 0 0
1998 0 0
1999 0 0
2000 0 0
2001 0 0
2002 0 1
2003 0 0
2004 0 0
2005 1 1
2006 3 1
2007 8 8
2008 9 12
2009 14 25
2010 26 48
2011 28 71
2012 24 117
2013 32 133
2014 36 242
2015 31 187
2016 50 220
2017 63 263
2018 77 429
2019 98 629
2020 105 918
2021 95 1437
2022 159 2026
2023 178 2877
2024 125 2857
2025 64 2537

The following table provides academic rankings for Al-Hussein Bin Talal University in various areas of Computer Science.

Computer Science subfield Jordan ranking Asia ranking World rank
Blockchain and Cryptography 9 896 1967
Management Information Systems 18 751 2222
Computer Networking 11 1173 2617
Computational Linguistics 17 1302 2794
Telecommunications 11 1329 2880
Cyber Security 17 1282 2924
Machine Learning 18 1487 3198
Artificial Intelligence (AI) 19 1613 3553
Cognitive Science 17 1578 3562
Computer Vision 18 1699 3643
Neuroscience 17 1836 4385

Mathematics rankings

Al-Hussein Bin Talal University ranked 15th for Mathematics in Jordan and 3309th in the World with 880 publications made and 11,715 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Blockchain and Cryptography, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.

Mathematics ranking Location
#15 of 24 In Jordan
#1439 of 2,725 In Asia
#3309 of 6,434 In the World

Al-Hussein Bin Talal University
Mathematics Publications & Citations

Year Mathematics publications Mathematics citations
2005 4 1
2006 0 0
2007 6 2
2008 9 6
2009 12 15
2010 17 28
2011 22 34
2012 26 69
2013 28 85
2014 31 166
2015 30 144
2016 39 137
2017 43 197
2018 68 320
2019 74 466
2020 66 658
2021 77 918
2022 106 1284
2023 128 1931
2024 71 1355
2025 23 1096

The following table provides academic rankings for Al-Hussein Bin Talal University in various areas of Mathematics.

Mathematics subfield Jordan ranking Asia ranking World rank
Blockchain and Cryptography 9 896 1967
Math Teachers 12 992 2763
Statistics 14 1450 3299
Econometrics and Mathematical Economics 12 1424 3337

Medicine rankings

Al-Hussein Bin Talal University ranked 18th for Medicine in Jordan and 4736th in the World with 725 publications made and 8,982 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Public Health, Psychiatry, Health Science, Nursing.

Medicine ranking Location
#18 of 24 In Jordan
#1979 of 2,817 In Asia
#4736 of 6,793 In the World

Al-Hussein Bin Talal University
Medicine Publications & Citations

Year Medicine publications Medicine citations
1993 0 0
1994 0 0
1995 0 0
1996 0 0
1997 0 0
1998 0 0
1999 0 0
2000 0 0
2001 0 0
2002 0 0
2003 0 0
2004 0 0
2005 0 0
2006 0 0
2007 3 0
2008 7 4
2009 11 10
2010 12 15
2011 15 58
2012 20 64
2013 17 66
2014 16 123
2015 28 133
2016 22 139
2017 32 152
2018 44 218
2019 54 357
2020 63 583
2021 75 991
2022 100 1396
2023 106 1712
2024 62 1657
2025 44 1802

The following table provides academic rankings for Al-Hussein Bin Talal University in various areas of Medicine.

Medicine subfield Jordan ranking Asia ranking World rank
Pharmacology 15 1466 3154
Health Science 14 1083 3254
Clinical Psychology 13 1265 3319
Immunology 13 1590 3666
Nursing 19 1535 4052
Public Health 15 1659 4108
Radiology and Nuclear medicine 13 1820 4167
Surgery 19 2066 4839
Psychiatry 17 2001 4852
Pathology 20 2113 4890

Business rankings

Al-Hussein Bin Talal University ranked 17th for Business in Jordan and 3187th in the World with 662 publications made and 8,797 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Management Information Systems, Accounting.

Business ranking Location
#17 of 24 In Jordan
#1262 of 2,654 In Asia
#3187 of 6,366 In the World

Al-Hussein Bin Talal University
Business Publications & Citations

Year Business publications Business citations
1993 0 0
1994 0 0
1995 0 0
1996 0 0
1997 0 0
1998 0 0
1999 0 1
2000 0 1
2001 0 1
2002 0 1
2003 0 0
2004 0 0
2005 1 1
2006 2 0
2007 1 1
2008 6 3
2009 6 8
2010 16 24
2011 16 36
2012 24 67
2013 26 97
2014 18 149
2015 28 166
2016 22 129
2017 33 147
2018 43 233
2019 49 361
2020 53 429
2021 45 658
2022 86 1034
2023 109 1573
2024 59 1727
2025 22 1418

The following table provides academic rankings for Al-Hussein Bin Talal University in various areas of Business.

Business subfield Jordan ranking Asia ranking World rank
Project Management 18 686 2106
Management Information Systems 18 751 2222
Marketing 17 961 2511
Accounting 22 1004 2732
Management 18 1189 2924
Finance 20 1306 3278

Psychology rankings

Al-Hussein Bin Talal University ranked 17th for Psychology in Jordan and 4194th in the World with 572 publications made and 6,495 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Education Majors, Child Psychology.

Psychology ranking Location
#17 of 24 In Jordan
#1735 of 2,766 In Asia
#4194 of 6,663 In the World

Al-Hussein Bin Talal University
Psychology Publications & Citations

Year Psychology publications Psychology citations
1993 0 0
1994 0 0
1995 0 0
1996 0 0
1997 0 0
1998 0 0
1999 0 0
2000 0 0
2001 0 0
2002 0 1
2003 0 0
2004 0 0
2005 0 1
2006 1 0
2007 3 1
2008 2 2
2009 7 7
2010 12 8
2011 17 17
2012 17 38
2013 14 25
2014 12 69
2015 25 85
2016 24 86
2017 33 82
2018 31 140
2019 40 245
2020 39 341
2021 48 543
2022 75 850
2023 91 1223
2024 60 1084
2025 24 1051

The following table provides academic rankings for Al-Hussein Bin Talal University in various areas of Psychology.

Psychology subfield Jordan ranking Asia ranking World rank
Clinical Psychology 13 1265 3319
Education Majors 14 1206 3352
Child Psychology 13 1265 3397
Cognitive Science 17 1578 3562
Social Psychology 16 1378 3582
Neuroscience 17 1836 4385
Psychiatry 17 2001 4852

Economics rankings

Al-Hussein Bin Talal University ranked 19th for Economics in Jordan and 3696th in the World with 430 publications made and 5,324 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Development Studies, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.

Economics ranking Location
#19 of 24 In Jordan
#1449 of 2,559 In Asia
#3696 of 6,188 In the World

Al-Hussein Bin Talal University
Economics Publications & Citations

Year Economics publications Economics citations
2006 2 0
2007 1 0
2008 4 2
2009 2 9
2010 8 15
2011 8 19
2012 18 32
2013 15 61
2014 14 92
2015 18 107
2016 23 87
2017 22 100
2018 21 132
2019 30 215
2020 25 246
2021 32 424
2022 56 665
2023 79 1014
2024 41 993
2025 13 880

The following table provides academic rankings for Al-Hussein Bin Talal University in various areas of Economics.

Economics subfield Jordan ranking Asia ranking World rank
Finance 20 1306 3278
Econometrics and Mathematical Economics 12 1424 3337
Development Studies 15 1381 3556

Art & Design rankings

Al-Hussein Bin Talal University ranked 14th for Art & Design in Jordan and 3750th in the World with 252 publications made and 2,880 citations received. Main research topics: Aesthetics, Fashion Design, Literature.

Please note that our approach to subject rankings is based on scientific outputs and heavily biased on art-related topics towards institutions with computer science research profiles.

Art & Design ranking Location
#14 of 24 In Jordan
#1453 of 2,450 In Asia
#3750 of 6,010 In the World

Al-Hussein Bin Talal University
Art & Design Publications & Citations

Year Art & Design publications Art & Design citations
2005 1 1
2006 0 0
2007 2 1
2008 1 3
2009 3 7
2010 10 7
2011 6 7
2012 5 13
2013 7 12
2014 9 30
2015 5 35
2016 14 37
2017 20 43
2018 24 86
2019 22 110
2020 25 150
2021 18 202
2022 27 230
2023 25 317
2024 21 406
2025 8 390

The following table provides academic rankings for Al-Hussein Bin Talal University in various areas of Art & Design.

Art & Design subfield Jordan ranking Asia ranking World rank
Aesthetics 7 1137 3095
Fashion Design 12 1396 3506
Literature 16 1619 4180