Alfaisal University ranked 15th in Saudi Arabia, 3163rd in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 54 research topics. Alfaisal University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 8,458 academic publications and 194,865 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of notable alumni.
Alfaisal University ranked 13th for Medicine in Saudi Arabia and 1443rd in the World with 6,420 publications made and 161,744 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Surgery, Psychiatry, Immunology, Radiology and Nuclear medicine.
Alfaisal University ranked 16th for Biology in Saudi Arabia and 2121st in the World with 6,037 publications made and 124,986 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Immunology, Oncology and Cancer research, Paleontology.
Alfaisal University ranked 19th for Chemistry in Saudi Arabia and 2489th in the World with 4,092 publications made and 83,012 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 2992nd in the World with 3,166 publications made and 107,901 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, Demography.
Alfaisal University ranked 22nd for Computer Science in Saudi Arabia and 2766th in the World with 2,894 publications made and 74,384 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 2893rd in the World with 2,693 publications made and 59,364 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering.
Alfaisal University ranked 18th for Psychology in Saudi Arabia and 2028th in the World with 2,590 publications made and 51,020 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Child Psychology, Clinical Psychology.
Alfaisal University ranked 25th for Physics in Saudi Arabia and 3147th in the World with 2,228 publications made and 44,995 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 3208th in the World with 2,220 publications made and 60,346 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 2561st in the World with 1,839 publications made and 65,129 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.
Alfaisal University ranked 19th for Economics in Saudi Arabia and 2512th in the World with 885 publications made and 49,576 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, International Trade.
