King Saud University ranked 1st in Saudi Arabia, 392nd in the global 2024 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 209 research topics. King Saud University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 90,044 academic publications and 1,510,211 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 52 notable alumni.
King Saud University ranked 1st for Biology in Saudi Arabia and 336th in the World with 63,110 publications made and 1,130,948 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Botany, Nanotechnology.
King Saud University ranked 1st for Chemistry in Saudi Arabia and 332nd in the World with 58,108 publications made and 1,078,154 citations received. Main research topics: Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Nanotechnology.
King Saud University ranked 1st for Engineering in Saudi Arabia and 341st in the World with 48,820 publications made and 881,291 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology.
King Saud University ranked 2nd for Physics in Saudi Arabia and 386th in the World with 44,811 publications made and 778,266 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 322nd in the World with 43,564 publications made and 707,184 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Surgery, Psychiatry, Immunology, Pharmacology.
King Saud University ranked 1st for Environmental Science in Saudi Arabia and 351st in the World with 39,048 publications made and 694,760 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 421st in the World with 28,630 publications made and 445,753 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 530th in the World with 25,947 publications made and 413,627 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, Sociology, History.
King Saud University ranked 1st for Mathematics in Saudi Arabia and 348th in the World with 18,028 publications made and 283,585 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 405th in the World with 16,655 publications made and 258,125 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Child Psychology.
King Saud University ranked 1st for Business in Saudi Arabia and 469th in the World with 9,232 publications made and 141,096 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Operations Research, Management Information Systems.
King Saud University ranked 1st for Economics in Saudi Arabia and 429th in the World with 6,852 publications made and 109,158 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 541st in the World with 3,735 publications made and 54,129 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.
