The King Abdullah University of Science and Technology ranked 3rd in Saudi Arabia, 924th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 123 research topics. The King Abdullah University of Science and Technology ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 35,703 academic publications and 1,211,943 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of notable alumni.
The King Abdullah University of Science and Technology ranked 4th for Engineering in Saudi Arabia and 416th in the World with 26,742 publications made and 954,720 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Chemical Engineering.
The King Abdullah University of Science and Technology ranked 4th for Physics in Saudi Arabia and 434th in the World with 24,780 publications made and 900,598 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Condensed Matter Physics.
The King Abdullah University of Science and Technology ranked 3rd for Chemistry in Saudi Arabia and 491st in the World with 24,182 publications made and 958,896 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Nanotechnology, Chemical Engineering.
The King Abdullah University of Science and Technology ranked 3rd for Biology in Saudi Arabia and 638th in the World with 21,609 publications made and 888,998 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Nanotechnology, Paleontology, Botany.
The King Abdullah University of Science and Technology ranked 4th for Environmental Science in Saudi Arabia and 579th in the World with 17,087 publications made and 584,138 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Ecology, Geography and Cartography, Paleontology, Oceanography.
The King Abdullah University of Science and Technology ranked 4th for Computer Science in Saudi Arabia and 621st in the World with 14,644 publications made and 398,118 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Telecommunications, Computer Networking, Machine Learning, Computer Vision.
The King Abdullah University of Science and Technology ranked 4th for Mathematics in Saudi Arabia and 641st in the World with 7,739 publications made and 174,279 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Operations Research.
The King Abdullah University of Science and Technology ranked 3rd for Art & Design in Saudi Arabia and 722nd in the World with 2,363 publications made and 70,153 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Computer Graphics, Literature, Aesthetics, Animation.
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.
