King Saud University ranked 1st in Saudi Arabia, 387th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 212 research topics. King Saud University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 112,941 academic publications and 2,247,977 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 59 notable alumni.
King Saud University ranked 1st for Biology in Saudi Arabia and 304th in the World with 78,368 publications made and 1,653,175 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Botany, Nanotechnology.
King Saud University ranked 1st for Chemistry in Saudi Arabia and 300th in the World with 71,393 publications made and 1,543,571 citations received. Main research topics: Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Nanotechnology.
King Saud University ranked 1st for Engineering in Saudi Arabia and 312th in the World with 60,535 publications made and 1,287,533 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 355th in the World with 55,373 publications made and 1,133,608 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 284th in the World with 53,602 publications made and 1,050,695 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Surgery, Psychiatry, Immunology, Pharmacology.
King Saud University ranked 1st for Environmental Science in Saudi Arabia and 315th in the World with 48,441 publications made and 1,041,536 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 385th in the World with 35,818 publications made and 673,967 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 511th in the World with 32,473 publications made and 639,509 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, Sociology, History.
King Saud University ranked 1st for Mathematics in Saudi Arabia and 324th in the World with 21,381 publications made and 409,664 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 370th in the World with 20,600 publications made and 390,352 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Child Psychology.
King Saud University ranked 1st for Business in Saudi Arabia and 421st in the World with 11,305 publications made and 213,019 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Management Information Systems, Operations Research.
King Saud University ranked 1st for Economics in Saudi Arabia and 396th in the World with 8,533 publications made and 169,841 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Environmental Economics, Investment Banking and Stock trading.
King Saud University ranked 1st for Art & Design in Saudi Arabia and 488th in the World with 4,778 publications made and 86,484 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.
