King Saud University ranked 1st in Saudi Arabia, 374th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 213 research topics. King Saud University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 119,696 academic publications and 2,568,569 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 56 notable alumni.
King Saud University ranked 1st for Biology in Saudi Arabia and 292nd in the World with 83,118 publications made and 1,897,069 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Botany, Nanotechnology.
King Saud University ranked 1st for Chemistry in Saudi Arabia and 290th in the World with 75,464 publications made and 1,775,559 citations received. Main research topics: Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Nanotechnology.
King Saud University ranked 1st for Engineering in Saudi Arabia and 306th in the World with 63,808 publications made and 1,482,281 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology.
King Saud University ranked 1st for Physics in Saudi Arabia and 339th in the World with 58,265 publications made and 1,306,423 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Condensed Matter Physics.
King Saud University ranked 1st for Medicine in Saudi Arabia and 276th in the World with 57,058 publications made and 1,182,231 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Surgery, Psychiatry, Immunology, Pharmacology.
King Saud University ranked 1st for Environmental Science in Saudi Arabia and 301st in the World with 51,087 publications made and 1,194,100 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Geography and Cartography, Agricultural Science.
King Saud University ranked 1st for Computer Science in Saudi Arabia and 376th in the World with 38,137 publications made and 768,698 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Telecommunications, Neuroscience, Computer Networking.
King Saud University ranked 1st for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Saudi Arabia and 504th in the World with 34,322 publications made and 715,315 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, Sociology, History.
King Saud University ranked 1st for Mathematics in Saudi Arabia and 312th in the World with 22,233 publications made and 452,479 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.
King Saud University ranked 1st for Psychology in Saudi Arabia and 361st in the World with 21,896 publications made and 439,484 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Child Psychology.
King Saud University ranked 1st for Business in Saudi Arabia and 412th in the World with 11,828 publications made and 241,642 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Management Information Systems, Operations Research.
King Saud University ranked 1st for Economics in Saudi Arabia and 386th in the World with 9,019 publications made and 194,086 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Environmental Economics, Agricultural Economics.
King Saud University ranked 1st for Art & Design in Saudi Arabia and 481st in the World with 5,011 publications made and 97,205 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Multimedia, Aesthetics, Computer Graphics.
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.
