Sana'a University: Rankings

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Sana'a University ranked 1st in Yemen, 5243rd in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 54 research topics. Sana'a University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 5,781 academic publications and 92,826 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 13 notable alumni.

Ranking Category
#5243 of 14,131 In the World
#1875 of 5,830 In Asia
#1 of 43 In Yemen
#1 of 27 In Sanaa
#721 of 1,001 For Optometry
#847 of 2,490 For Dentistry
#874 of 1,449 For Epidemiology
#2686 of 8,074 For Alumni Impact
#10260 of 14,131 For Non-academic Prominence
Top50% For 51 other topics

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Biology rankings

Sana'a University ranked 1st for Biology in Yemen and 2362nd in the World with 3,607 publications made and 64,919 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Paleontology, Immunology, Botany.

Biology ranking Location
#1 of 7 In Yemen
#1016 of 2,838 In Asia
#2362 of 6,841 In the World

Sana'a University
Biology Publications & Citations

Year Biology publications Biology citations
1993 14 31
1994 6 36
1995 7 40
1996 11 48
1997 15 51
1998 14 44
1999 20 51
2000 25 66
2001 28 105
2002 20 119
2003 27 184
2004 34 241
2005 35 296
2006 34 356
2007 33 427
2008 38 529
2009 59 732
2010 84 913
2011 95 1053
2012 103 1374
2013 107 1643
2014 111 1846
2015 97 2085
2016 114 2181
2017 142 2302
2018 166 2600
2019 204 2946
2020 239 4015
2021 299 5157
2022 348 6612
2023 403 8168
2024 359 8161
2025 274 7565

The following table provides academic rankings for Sana'a University in various areas of Biology.

Biology subfield Yemen ranking Asia ranking World rank
Virology 1 416 1254
Microbiology 1 537 1381
Pharmacology 1 595 1393
Immunology 1 565 1467
Oncology and Cancer research 1 746 1760
Zoology 1 569 1764
Biotechnology 1 757 1799
Horticulture 1 778 1834
Nutrition and Food Science 1 995 2169
Botany 1 910 2191
Genetics 1 953 2213
Paleontology 1 956 2339
Biochemistry 1 1155 2503
Agricultural Science 1 1066 2507
Neuroscience 1 975 2604
Nanotechnology 1 1397 2756
Bioinformatics and Computational biology 1 1248 2793
Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation 1 1133 2869

Medicine rankings

Sana'a University ranked 1st for Medicine in Yemen and 1906th in the World with 3,202 publications made and 47,464 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Surgery, Immunology, Public Health, Psychiatry.

Medicine ranking Location
#1 of 8 In Yemen
#698 of 2,817 In Asia
#1906 of 6,793 In the World

Sana'a University
Medicine Publications & Citations

Year Medicine publications Medicine citations
1993 4 16
1994 2 24
1995 4 20
1996 6 21
1997 5 18
1998 12 15
1999 19 36
2000 24 33
2001 16 71
2002 19 84
2003 19 98
2004 27 142
2005 28 179
2006 28 221
2007 23 213
2008 30 317
2009 55 441
2010 68 578
2011 85 749
2012 83 965
2013 91 1139
2014 111 1373
2015 96 1544
2016 108 1710
2017 130 1859
2018 136 1859
2019 152 2180
2020 207 3047
2021 234 3853
2022 297 4842
2023 346 6291
2024 411 6911
2025 331 5203

The following table provides academic rankings for Sana'a University in various areas of Medicine.

Medicine subfield Yemen ranking Asia ranking World rank
Optometry 1 193 721
Dentistry 1 255 847
Epidemiology 1 241 874
Pediatrics 1 290 964
Plastic Surgery 1 351 991
Orthodontics 1 293 994
Veterinary 1 395 1051
Gastroenterology and Hepatology 1 421 1080
Family medicine 1 300 1136
Dermatology 1 444 1219
Virology 1 416 1254
Ophthalmology 1 464 1319
Pharmacology 1 595 1393
Critical Care Nursing 1 451 1438
Immunology 1 565 1467
Urology 1 572 1477
Surgery 1 531 1512
Pathology 1 590 1606
Public Health 1 532 1658
Cardiology 1 619 1700
Paramedicine and Emergency medicine 1 496 1739
Oncology and Cancer research 1 746 1760
Healthcare Management (MHA) 1 518 1776
Radiology and Nuclear medicine 1 668 1816
Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN) 1 548 1820
Psychiatry 1 663 1899
Nursing 1 594 1999
Pharmacy 1 914 2055
Anesthesiology 1 781 2087
Anatomy and Physiology 1 803 2101
Health Science 1 737 2391
Clinical Psychology 1 1208 3234
Physical Therapy 1 1355 3349

Chemistry rankings

Sana'a University ranked 1st for Chemistry in Yemen and 2617th in the World with 2,604 publications made and 47,991 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Nanotechnology.

Chemistry ranking Location
#1 of 7 In Yemen
#1220 of 2,785 In Asia
#2617 of 6,561 In the World

Sana'a University
Chemistry Publications & Citations

Year Chemistry publications Chemistry citations
1993 16 29
1994 2 31
1995 8 38
1996 6 41
1997 14 47
1998 14 43
1999 16 52
2000 17 53
2001 26 97
2002 14 95
2003 13 139
2004 28 215
2005 20 205
2006 25 238
2007 26 314
2008 23 347
2009 43 440
2010 58 558
2011 72 729
2012 66 918
2013 90 1046
2014 74 1264
2015 64 1446
2016 96 1538
2017 100 1636
2018 126 2021
2019 136 2337
2020 166 3193
2021 224 4169
2022 275 5311
2023 291 6610
2024 234 7163
2025 172 6420

The following table provides academic rankings for Sana'a University in various areas of Chemistry.

Chemistry subfield Yemen ranking Asia ranking World rank
Petrology and Geochemistry 2 647 1779
Pharmacy 1 914 2055
Radiochemistry 1 1128 2153
Nutrition and Food Science 1 995 2169
Inorganic Chemistry 1 1051 2182
Environmental Chemistry 1 1088 2339
Biochemistry 1 1155 2503
Organic Chemistry 1 1274 2655
Chemical Engineering 1 1354 2700
Nanotechnology 1 1397 2756
Materials Science 1 1334 2805
Physical chemistry 1 1387 2882

Engineering rankings

Sana'a University ranked 1st for Engineering in Yemen and 2735th in the World with 2,436 publications made and 45,990 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering.

Engineering ranking Location
#1 of 7 In Yemen
#1236 of 2,841 In Asia
#2735 of 6,795 In the World

Sana'a University
Engineering Publications & Citations

Year Engineering publications Engineering citations
1993 12 27
1994 3 22
1995 4 23
1996 7 30
1997 16 39
1998 10 35
1999 9 40
2000 19 48
2001 16 69
2002 11 56
2003 11 93
2004 21 147
2005 15 121
2006 18 178
2007 20 230
2008 21 225
2009 28 335
2010 58 380
2011 50 406
2012 43 597
2013 75 694
2014 62 836
2015 59 979
2016 67 1129
2017 85 1283
2018 118 1603
2019 136 1841
2020 156 2783
2021 254 3894
2022 305 5118
2023 293 6843
2024 245 6979
2025 142 6384

The following table provides academic rankings for Sana'a University in various areas of Engineering.

Engineering subfield Yemen ranking Asia ranking World rank
Biotechnology 1 757 1799
Environmental Engineering 1 868 1977
Renewable Energy Engineering 1 940 2074
Electrical Engineering 1 1069 2314
Civil Engineering 1 1029 2426
Optical Engineering 1 1130 2484
Geotechnical Engineering 1 1137 2567
Computer Networking 1 1161 2592
Telecommunications 1 1192 2606
Chemical Engineering 1 1354 2700
Aerospace Engineering 1 1186 2713
Electronic Engineering 2 1286 2721
Nanotechnology 1 1397 2756
Mechanical Engineering 1 1212 2797
Metallurgical Engineering 1 1334 2802
Materials Science 1 1334 2805
Structural Engineering 1 1322 2950
Systems Engineering 1 1245 3024
Acoustical Engineering 1 1494 3419

Environmental Science rankings

Sana'a University ranked 1st for Environmental Science in Yemen and 2719th in the World with 2,389 publications made and 46,934 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Paleontology, Ecology, Environmental Chemistry.

Environmental Science ranking Location
#1 of 7 In Yemen
#1125 of 2,841 In Asia
#2719 of 6,888 In the World

Sana'a University
Environmental Science Publications & Citations

Year Environmental Science publications Environmental Science citations
1993 8 19
1994 4 19
1995 7 16
1996 8 34
1997 12 37
1998 11 35
1999 12 30
2000 17 59
2001 18 78
2002 10 74
2003 14 128
2004 26 179
2005 24 203
2006 32 251
2007 23 294
2008 27 372
2009 38 516
2010 60 661
2011 48 721
2012 66 871
2013 74 1112
2014 70 1235
2015 57 1422
2016 74 1498
2017 83 1746
2018 120 1970
2019 146 2202
2020 156 3113
2021 213 4058
2022 229 4751
2023 278 6656
2024 235 6056
2025 149 5239

The following table provides academic rankings for Sana'a University in various areas of Environmental Science.

Environmental Science subfield Yemen ranking Asia ranking World rank
Petrology and Geochemistry 2 647 1779
Environmental Engineering 1 868 1977
Earth science and Geophysics 1 826 2034
Meteorology and Atmospheric Science 1 975 2245
Environmental Chemistry 1 1088 2339
Paleontology 1 956 2339
Environmental Management 1 1046 2428
Agricultural Science 1 1066 2507
Geotechnical Engineering 1 1137 2567
Geology 1 1081 2609
Ecology 1 1072 2612
Oceanography 1 1110 2690
Geography and Cartography 1 1059 2731
Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation 1 1133 2869

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings

Sana'a University ranked 1st for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Yemen and 3336th in the World with 2,110 publications made and 34,743 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Sociology, Law, Philosophy, History.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences ranking Location
#1 of 7 In Yemen
#1167 of 2,867 In Asia
#3336 of 7,088 In the World

Sana'a University
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Publications & Citations

Year Liberal Arts & Social Sciences publications Liberal Arts & Social Sciences citations
1993 3 13
1994 3 8
1995 5 8
1996 8 9
1997 7 28
1998 6 15
1999 9 22
2000 12 30
2001 13 59
2002 8 49
2003 9 76
2004 10 89
2005 18 143
2006 17 151
2007 14 194
2008 26 230
2009 23 321
2010 34 407
2011 48 465
2012 51 635
2013 66 762
2014 63 835
2015 57 967
2016 55 1051
2017 70 1201
2018 101 1269
2019 129 1506
2020 138 2144
2021 208 3062
2022 230 3895
2023 283 5749
2024 219 5363
2025 170 4180

The following table provides academic rankings for Sana'a University in various areas of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences subfield Yemen ranking Asia ranking World rank
Demography 1 621 1869
Linguistics 1 1114 2762
Archaeology 1 1159 2952
Anthropology 1 973 3012
Sociology 1 1007 3041
History 1 1169 3115
Law 1 1278 3446
Philosophy 1 1222 3472
Education Majors 1 1260 3482
Communications and Public Relations 1 1247 3518
Theology / Divinity / Religious studies 1 1237 3568
Political Science 1 1269 3671

Physics rankings

Sana'a University ranked 1st for Physics in Yemen and 2884th in the World with 1,995 publications made and 38,262 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Nuclear Physics.

Physics ranking Location
#1 of 7 In Yemen
#1300 of 2,822 In Asia
#2884 of 6,729 In the World

Sana'a University
Physics Publications & Citations

Year Physics publications Physics citations
1993 12 25
1994 2 24
1995 4 31
1996 5 32
1997 14 31
1998 12 35
1999 7 36
2000 17 43
2001 17 73
2002 8 59
2003 6 88
2004 19 165
2005 13 124
2006 18 188
2007 21 241
2008 22 219
2009 23 298
2010 41 333
2011 41 365
2012 36 507
2013 65 560
2014 47 691
2015 37 772
2016 67 913
2017 72 1046
2018 88 1310
2019 107 1550
2020 131 2289
2021 184 3031
2022 248 4034
2023 231 5648
2024 194 5736
2025 137 5419

The following table provides academic rankings for Sana'a University in various areas of Physics.

Physics subfield Yemen ranking Asia ranking World rank
Atomic and Molecular physics 1 871 2085
Condensed Matter Physics 1 1061 2229
Nuclear Physics 1 1008 2294
Optical Engineering 1 1130 2484
Nanotechnology 1 1397 2756
Materials Science 1 1334 2805
Astrophysics and Astronomy 1 1202 2943
Quantum and Particle physics 1 1360 3001
Acoustical Engineering 1 1494 3419

Computer Science rankings

Sana'a University ranked 1st for Computer Science in Yemen and 2937th in the World with 1,627 publications made and 26,096 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Telecommunications, Neuroscience, Cyber Security.

Computer Science ranking Location
#1 of 7 In Yemen
#1273 of 2,842 In Asia
#2937 of 6,855 In the World

Sana'a University
Computer Science Publications & Citations

Year Computer Science publications Computer Science citations
1993 3 11
1994 5 8
1995 2 10
1996 1 10
1997 5 16
1998 2 8
1999 4 24
2000 5 29
2001 8 33
2002 9 25
2003 6 35
2004 6 50
2005 12 74
2006 13 89
2007 4 125
2008 12 165
2009 13 210
2010 32 226
2011 34 286
2012 32 394
2013 39 488
2014 44 531
2015 39 575
2016 42 606
2017 52 658
2018 73 804
2019 96 1052
2020 104 1512
2021 170 2265
2022 224 3355
2023 212 4663
2024 191 4505
2025 136 4082

The following table provides academic rankings for Sana'a University in various areas of Computer Science.

Computer Science subfield Yemen ranking Asia ranking World rank
Data Science 1 781 2116
Blockchain and Cryptography 1 1029 2203
Cyber Security 1 957 2262
Computational Linguistics 2 1026 2271
Computer Networking 1 1161 2592
Neuroscience 1 975 2604
Telecommunications 1 1192 2606
Machine Learning 1 1194 2609
Artificial Intelligence (AI) 1 1230 2733
Bioinformatics and Computational biology 1 1248 2793
Management Information Systems 1 1075 2934
Computer Vision 1 1501 3204
Cognitive Science 2 1643 3686

Psychology rankings

Sana'a University ranked 1st for Psychology in Yemen and 2797th in the World with 1,162 publications made and 14,973 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Education Majors, Cognitive Science.

Psychology ranking Location
#1 of 7 In Yemen
#1084 of 2,766 In Asia
#2797 of 6,663 In the World

Sana'a University
Psychology Publications & Citations

Year Psychology publications Psychology citations
1993 2 7
1994 4 11
1995 1 14
1996 1 9
1997 1 7
1998 3 8
1999 7 10
2000 4 13
2001 4 32
2002 6 20
2003 3 41
2004 7 39
2005 12 67
2006 10 72
2007 5 77
2008 15 133
2009 20 185
2010 27 240
2011 37 303
2012 35 385
2013 28 418
2014 42 474
2015 29 507
2016 28 538
2017 46 660
2018 48 655
2019 58 739
2020 70 1009
2021 88 1431
2022 134 1795
2023 159 2654
2024 129 2295
2025 101 2003

The following table provides academic rankings for Sana'a University in various areas of Psychology.

Psychology subfield Yemen ranking Asia ranking World rank
Psychiatry 1 663 1899
Neuroscience 1 975 2604
Clinical Psychology 1 1208 3234
Child Psychology 2 1221 3326
Education Majors 1 1260 3482
Cognitive Science 2 1643 3686
Social Psychology 1 1492 3790

Mathematics rankings

Sana'a University ranked 1st for Mathematics in Yemen and 2883rd in the World with 1,134 publications made and 16,533 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Math Teachers, Blockchain and Cryptography.

Mathematics ranking Location
#1 of 7 In Yemen
#1224 of 2,725 In Asia
#2883 of 6,434 In the World

Sana'a University
Mathematics Publications & Citations

Year Mathematics publications Mathematics citations
1993 0 8
1994 1 3
1995 0 5
1996 2 7
1997 2 8
1998 0 7
1999 0 4
2000 5 14
2001 4 10
2002 4 9
2003 8 19
2004 5 32
2005 7 33
2006 3 37
2007 8 44
2008 10 72
2009 11 95
2010 16 110
2011 26 157
2012 25 233
2013 29 290
2014 36 312
2015 27 368
2016 33 406
2017 41 497
2018 51 529
2019 73 729
2020 77 1079
2021 103 1501
2022 155 1994
2023 150 2663
2024 109 2198
2025 126 2021

The following table provides academic rankings for Sana'a University in various areas of Mathematics.

Mathematics subfield Yemen ranking Asia ranking World rank
Applied Mathematics 3 891 2093
Blockchain and Cryptography 1 1029 2203
Math Teachers 1 1046 2906
Statistics 1 1250 2918

Economics rankings

Sana'a University ranked 1st for Economics in Yemen and 3033rd in the World with 589 publications made and 9,249 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance.

Economics ranking Location
#1 of 7 In Yemen
#1143 of 2,559 In Asia
#3033 of 6,188 In the World

Sana'a University
Economics Publications & Citations

Year Economics publications Economics citations
1993 0 4
1994 0 2
1995 1 2
1996 1 4
1997 1 7
1998 3 5
1999 4 10
2000 4 4
2001 5 6
2002 1 12
2003 1 20
2004 4 20
2005 5 23
2006 4 37
2007 4 27
2008 8 52
2009 7 64
2010 7 59
2011 11 71
2012 14 139
2013 10 142
2014 12 146
2015 11 182
2016 14 209
2017 23 285
2018 22 302
2019 40 353
2020 37 591
2021 54 756
2022 66 1010
2023 96 1958
2024 76 1410
2025 42 1106

The following table provides academic rankings for Sana'a University in various areas of Economics.

Economics subfield Yemen ranking Asia ranking World rank
Development Studies 1 798 2351
Finance 2 1475 3621

Other rankings

Non-core subjects for Sana'a University

Speciality Yemen Asia World Rank
Marketing 1 1323 3307
Literature 1 1361 3669
Fashion Design 1 1492 3731
Business 1 1532 3771
Art & Design 1 1465 3781
Management 1 1609 3862