Alfaisal University ranked 13th in Saudi Arabia, 3044th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 56 research topics. Alfaisal University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 9,459 academic publications and 218,935 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of notable alumni.
Alfaisal University ranked 13th for Medicine in Saudi Arabia and 1414th in the World with 7,206 publications made and 180,584 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Surgery, Psychiatry, Immunology, Radiology and Nuclear medicine.
Alfaisal University ranked 16th for Biology in Saudi Arabia and 2079th in the World with 6,704 publications made and 143,634 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Immunology, Oncology and Cancer research, Paleontology.
Alfaisal University ranked 20th for Chemistry in Saudi Arabia and 2440th in the World with 4,510 publications made and 96,669 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Nanotechnology, Chemical Engineering.
Alfaisal University ranked 18th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Saudi Arabia and 2964th in the World with 3,459 publications made and 118,291 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, Demography.
Alfaisal University ranked 22nd for Computer Science in Saudi Arabia and 2675th in the World with 3,279 publications made and 83,305 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Bioinformatics and Computational biology, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Telecommunications.
Alfaisal University ranked 23rd for Engineering in Saudi Arabia and 2848th in the World with 2,969 publications made and 68,601 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering.
Alfaisal University ranked 18th for Psychology in Saudi Arabia and 1982nd in the World with 2,876 publications made and 57,992 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Child Psychology, Clinical Psychology.
Alfaisal University ranked 25th for Physics in Saudi Arabia and 3093rd in the World with 2,441 publications made and 52,121 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Astrophysics and Astronomy.
Alfaisal University ranked 23rd for Environmental Science in Saudi Arabia and 3164th in the World with 2,436 publications made and 66,195 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Paleontology, Ecology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
Alfaisal University ranked 22nd for Mathematics in Saudi Arabia and 2516th in the World with 2,027 publications made and 68,363 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Operations Research.
Alfaisal University ranked 19th for Economics in Saudi Arabia and 2461st in the World with 978 publications made and 51,436 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, International Trade, Environmental Economics.
