Sultan Qaboos University ranked 1st in Oman, 1476th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 157 research topics. Sultan Qaboos University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 22,456 academic publications and 411,093 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 2 notable alumni.
Sultan Qaboos University ranked 1st for Biology in Oman and 1086th in the World with 12,954 publications made and 280,703 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Botany, Agricultural Science.
Sultan Qaboos University ranked 1st for Environmental Science in Oman and 866th in the World with 11,559 publications made and 244,248 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Paleontology, Environmental Management.
Sultan Qaboos University ranked 1st for Engineering in Oman and 1024th in the World with 11,388 publications made and 232,878 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
Sultan Qaboos University ranked 1st for Chemistry in Oman and 1133rd in the World with 10,640 publications made and 250,682 citations received. Main research topics: Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physical chemistry.
Sultan Qaboos University ranked 1st for Physics in Oman and 1068th in the World with 10,060 publications made and 208,960 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Astrophysics and Astronomy.
Sultan Qaboos University ranked 1st for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Oman and 1239th in the World with 9,397 publications made and 158,829 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Philosophy, Sociology, History.
Sultan Qaboos University ranked 1st for Medicine in Oman and 1073rd in the World with 8,747 publications made and 151,465 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Surgery, Public Health, Immunology.
Sultan Qaboos University ranked 1st for Computer Science in Oman and 1145th in the World with 7,848 publications made and 130,736 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Neuroscience, Telecommunications, Computer Networking.
Sultan Qaboos University ranked 1st for Mathematics in Oman and 898th in the World with 5,535 publications made and 93,264 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics, Operations Research.
Sultan Qaboos University ranked 1st for Psychology in Oman and 1004th in the World with 5,213 publications made and 88,293 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Neuroscience, Education Majors, Child Psychology.
Sultan Qaboos University ranked 1st for Business in Oman and 921st in the World with 4,246 publications made and 80,322 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Management Information Systems, Accounting.
Sultan Qaboos University ranked 1st for Economics in Oman and 839th in the World with 3,402 publications made and 57,746 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Environmental Economics, Investment Banking and Stock trading.
Sultan Qaboos University ranked 1st for Art & Design in Oman and 1013th in the World with 1,602 publications made and 22,230 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, Multimedia, Creative Writing.
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.
