Sultan Qaboos University ranked 1st in Oman, 1474th in the global 2024 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 149 research topics. Sultan Qaboos University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 18,818 academic publications and 277,958 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of notable alumni.
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Biology rankings
Sultan Qaboos University ranked 1st for Biology in Oman and 1106th in the World with 11,166 publications made and 194,949 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Botany, Agricultural Science.
| Biology ranking | Location |
| #1 of 7 | In Oman |
| #375 of 2,814 | In Asia |
| #1106 of 6,770 | In the World |
Sultan Qaboos University
Biology Publications & Citations
| Year | Biology publications | Biology citations |
| 1991 | 21 | 28 |
| 1992 | 26 | 45 |
| 1993 | 35 | 42 |
| 1994 | 47 | 64 |
| 1995 | 41 | 53 |
| 1996 | 78 | 96 |
| 1997 | 58 | 111 |
| 1998 | 80 | 178 |
| 1999 | 111 | 216 |
| 2000 | 142 | 299 |
| 2001 | 149 | 372 |
| 2002 | 158 | 566 |
| 2003 | 173 | 723 |
| 2004 | 168 | 883 |
| 2005 | 176 | 1097 |
| 2006 | 214 | 1347 |
| 2007 | 227 | 1612 |
| 2008 | 247 | 1868 |
| 2009 | 236 | 2467 |
| 2010 | 279 | 3023 |
| 2011 | 319 | 3694 |
| 2012 | 396 | 4201 |
| 2013 | 432 | 5499 |
| 2014 | 522 | 6618 |
| 2015 | 570 | 7557 |
| 2016 | 584 | 8163 |
| 2017 | 563 | 9216 |
| 2018 | 632 | 11099 |
| 2019 | 691 | 13967 |
| 2020 | 806 | 18575 |
| 2021 | 996 | 24533 |
| 2022 | 955 | 28287 |
| 2023 | 899 | 30790 |
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Environmental Science rankings
Sultan Qaboos University ranked 1st for Environmental Science in Oman and 863rd in the World with 9,998 publications made and 168,526 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Paleontology, Environmental Management.
| Environmental Science ranking | Location |
| #1 of 7 | In Oman |
| #239 of 2,811 | In Asia |
| #863 of 6,798 | In the World |
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Environmental Science Publications & Citations
| Year | Environmental Science publications | Environmental Science citations |
| 1991 | 21 | 24 |
| 1992 | 22 | 27 |
| 1993 | 26 | 29 |
| 1994 | 42 | 54 |
| 1995 | 31 | 55 |
| 1996 | 67 | 82 |
| 1997 | 44 | 97 |
| 1998 | 72 | 118 |
| 1999 | 89 | 151 |
| 2000 | 108 | 239 |
| 2001 | 133 | 262 |
| 2002 | 137 | 367 |
| 2003 | 150 | 486 |
| 2004 | 167 | 618 |
| 2005 | 157 | 783 |
| 2006 | 209 | 1092 |
| 2007 | 222 | 1313 |
| 2008 | 220 | 1637 |
| 2009 | 235 | 2101 |
| 2010 | 261 | 2640 |
| 2011 | 288 | 3272 |
| 2012 | 345 | 3675 |
| 2013 | 344 | 4771 |
| 2014 | 448 | 5580 |
| 2015 | 512 | 6340 |
| 2016 | 556 | 6716 |
| 2017 | 510 | 7682 |
| 2018 | 552 | 9366 |
| 2019 | 599 | 11500 |
| 2020 | 750 | 15398 |
| 2021 | 869 | 20703 |
| 2022 | 879 | 24339 |
| 2023 | 810 | 26682 |
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Engineering rankings
Sultan Qaboos University ranked 1st for Engineering in Oman and 1032nd in the World with 9,983 publications made and 166,230 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
| Engineering ranking | Location |
| #1 of 8 | In Oman |
| #348 of 2,809 | In Asia |
| #1032 of 6,684 | In the World |
Sultan Qaboos University
Engineering Publications & Citations
| Year | Engineering publications | Engineering citations |
| 1991 | 22 | 17 |
| 1992 | 29 | 41 |
| 1993 | 33 | 29 |
| 1994 | 41 | 44 |
| 1995 | 39 | 56 |
| 1996 | 58 | 82 |
| 1997 | 53 | 121 |
| 1998 | 80 | 117 |
| 1999 | 98 | 165 |
| 2000 | 119 | 235 |
| 2001 | 129 | 298 |
| 2002 | 198 | 510 |
| 2003 | 164 | 620 |
| 2004 | 193 | 757 |
| 2005 | 180 | 959 |
| 2006 | 210 | 1267 |
| 2007 | 239 | 1521 |
| 2008 | 242 | 1773 |
| 2009 | 256 | 2283 |
| 2010 | 252 | 2626 |
| 2011 | 297 | 3350 |
| 2012 | 346 | 3773 |
| 2013 | 374 | 5008 |
| 2014 | 481 | 5637 |
| 2015 | 530 | 6613 |
| 2016 | 506 | 7127 |
| 2017 | 490 | 8011 |
| 2018 | 555 | 9589 |
| 2019 | 587 | 11804 |
| 2020 | 700 | 15626 |
| 2021 | 818 | 20714 |
| 2022 | 799 | 24646 |
| 2023 | 748 | 26333 |
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Chemistry rankings
Sultan Qaboos University ranked 1st for Chemistry in Oman and 1149th in the World with 9,404 publications made and 181,952 citations received. Main research topics: Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Physical chemistry.
| Chemistry ranking | Location |
| #1 of 7 | In Oman |
| #421 of 2,750 | In Asia |
| #1149 of 6,447 | In the World |
Sultan Qaboos University
Chemistry Publications & Citations
| Year | Chemistry publications | Chemistry citations |
| 1991 | 23 | 19 |
| 1992 | 26 | 43 |
| 1993 | 27 | 29 |
| 1994 | 40 | 55 |
| 1995 | 37 | 53 |
| 1996 | 48 | 88 |
| 1997 | 44 | 120 |
| 1998 | 70 | 152 |
| 1999 | 104 | 167 |
| 2000 | 124 | 266 |
| 2001 | 128 | 324 |
| 2002 | 173 | 523 |
| 2003 | 147 | 661 |
| 2004 | 162 | 853 |
| 2005 | 169 | 1014 |
| 2006 | 221 | 1268 |
| 2007 | 231 | 1497 |
| 2008 | 222 | 1805 |
| 2009 | 214 | 2344 |
| 2010 | 238 | 2713 |
| 2011 | 283 | 3379 |
| 2012 | 342 | 3854 |
| 2013 | 382 | 5153 |
| 2014 | 462 | 5878 |
| 2015 | 467 | 6980 |
| 2016 | 480 | 7516 |
| 2017 | 487 | 8613 |
| 2018 | 522 | 10387 |
| 2019 | 573 | 13069 |
| 2020 | 618 | 17153 |
| 2021 | 786 | 22141 |
| 2022 | 760 | 25840 |
| 2023 | 680 | 27874 |
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Physics rankings
Sultan Qaboos University ranked 1st for Physics in Oman and 1073rd in the World with 8,790 publications made and 149,018 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Astrophysics and Astronomy.
| Physics ranking | Location |
| #1 of 8 | In Oman |
| #362 of 2,786 | In Asia |
| #1073 of 6,603 | In the World |
Sultan Qaboos University
Physics Publications & Citations
| Year | Physics publications | Physics citations |
| 1991 | 19 | 16 |
| 1992 | 31 | 47 |
| 1993 | 31 | 25 |
| 1994 | 39 | 42 |
| 1995 | 38 | 50 |
| 1996 | 53 | 78 |
| 1997 | 48 | 125 |
| 1998 | 68 | 121 |
| 1999 | 97 | 161 |
| 2000 | 105 | 236 |
| 2001 | 123 | 281 |
| 2002 | 190 | 488 |
| 2003 | 149 | 591 |
| 2004 | 183 | 770 |
| 2005 | 174 | 936 |
| 2006 | 189 | 1185 |
| 2007 | 207 | 1407 |
| 2008 | 217 | 1686 |
| 2009 | 234 | 2086 |
| 2010 | 218 | 2364 |
| 2011 | 272 | 2906 |
| 2012 | 320 | 3273 |
| 2013 | 349 | 4367 |
| 2014 | 414 | 4788 |
| 2015 | 462 | 5752 |
| 2016 | 450 | 6187 |
| 2017 | 451 | 7063 |
| 2018 | 466 | 8361 |
| 2019 | 508 | 10337 |
| 2020 | 611 | 13535 |
| 2021 | 681 | 17683 |
| 2022 | 657 | 20626 |
| 2023 | 626 | 22104 |
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Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings
Sultan Qaboos University ranked 1st for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Oman and 1244th in the World with 7,775 publications made and 98,615 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Philosophy, Sociology, History.
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences ranking | Location |
| #1 of 7 | In Oman |
| #260 of 2,845 | In Asia |
| #1244 of 7,020 | In the World |
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Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Publications & Citations
| Year | Liberal Arts & Social Sciences publications | Liberal Arts & Social Sciences citations |
| 1991 | 10 | 11 |
| 1992 | 13 | 27 |
| 1993 | 17 | 20 |
| 1994 | 21 | 35 |
| 1995 | 25 | 34 |
| 1996 | 35 | 49 |
| 1997 | 34 | 88 |
| 1998 | 55 | 103 |
| 1999 | 57 | 95 |
| 2000 | 75 | 150 |
| 2001 | 95 | 194 |
| 2002 | 89 | 244 |
| 2003 | 90 | 281 |
| 2004 | 100 | 388 |
| 2005 | 100 | 533 |
| 2006 | 138 | 688 |
| 2007 | 148 | 833 |
| 2008 | 154 | 1003 |
| 2009 | 166 | 1370 |
| 2010 | 189 | 1623 |
| 2011 | 220 | 2013 |
| 2012 | 276 | 2270 |
| 2013 | 302 | 2841 |
| 2014 | 335 | 3303 |
| 2015 | 453 | 3783 |
| 2016 | 494 | 3961 |
| 2017 | 435 | 4302 |
| 2018 | 413 | 5162 |
| 2019 | 465 | 6624 |
| 2020 | 594 | 9336 |
| 2021 | 718 | 13185 |
| 2022 | 684 | 15748 |
| 2023 | 693 | 17628 |
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Medicine rankings
Sultan Qaboos University ranked 1st for Medicine in Oman and 1136th in the World with 7,141 publications made and 98,965 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Surgery, Public Health, Immunology.
| Medicine ranking | Location |
| #1 of 7 | In Oman |
| #351 of 2,781 | In Asia |
| #1136 of 6,680 | In the World |
Sultan Qaboos University
Medicine Publications & Citations
| Year | Medicine publications | Medicine citations |
| 1991 | 10 | 15 |
| 1992 | 24 | 30 |
| 1993 | 21 | 25 |
| 1994 | 28 | 27 |
| 1995 | 32 | 32 |
| 1996 | 49 | 49 |
| 1997 | 30 | 68 |
| 1998 | 48 | 124 |
| 1999 | 75 | 155 |
| 2000 | 90 | 209 |
| 2001 | 99 | 227 |
| 2002 | 88 | 313 |
| 2003 | 85 | 380 |
| 2004 | 84 | 522 |
| 2005 | 86 | 579 |
| 2006 | 124 | 710 |
| 2007 | 135 | 826 |
| 2008 | 178 | 990 |
| 2009 | 152 | 1306 |
| 2010 | 178 | 1546 |
| 2011 | 225 | 1864 |
| 2012 | 250 | 2174 |
| 2013 | 311 | 2788 |
| 2014 | 360 | 3501 |
| 2015 | 380 | 3911 |
| 2016 | 364 | 4127 |
| 2017 | 323 | 4496 |
| 2018 | 388 | 5175 |
| 2019 | 428 | 6568 |
| 2020 | 533 | 8973 |
| 2021 | 664 | 12493 |
| 2022 | 604 | 15083 |
| 2023 | 619 | 16440 |
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Computer Science rankings
Sultan Qaboos University ranked 1st for Computer Science in Oman and 1144th in the World with 6,653 publications made and 86,210 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Neuroscience, Telecommunications, Computer Networking.
| Computer Science ranking | Location |
| #1 of 8 | In Oman |
| #339 of 2,809 | In Asia |
| #1144 of 6,752 | In the World |
Sultan Qaboos University
Computer Science Publications & Citations
| Year | Computer Science publications | Computer Science citations |
| 1991 | 10 | 12 |
| 1992 | 14 | 21 |
| 1993 | 19 | 10 |
| 1994 | 27 | 26 |
| 1995 | 19 | 21 |
| 1996 | 37 | 43 |
| 1997 | 38 | 44 |
| 1998 | 37 | 74 |
| 1999 | 56 | 88 |
| 2000 | 64 | 116 |
| 2001 | 78 | 156 |
| 2002 | 110 | 260 |
| 2003 | 96 | 252 |
| 2004 | 117 | 379 |
| 2005 | 112 | 499 |
| 2006 | 118 | 697 |
| 2007 | 135 | 794 |
| 2008 | 152 | 994 |
| 2009 | 165 | 1220 |
| 2010 | 162 | 1403 |
| 2011 | 203 | 1745 |
| 2012 | 233 | 2078 |
| 2013 | 268 | 2543 |
| 2014 | 305 | 3040 |
| 2015 | 365 | 3380 |
| 2016 | 326 | 3714 |
| 2017 | 354 | 3981 |
| 2018 | 377 | 4850 |
| 2019 | 412 | 6345 |
| 2020 | 502 | 8201 |
| 2021 | 559 | 11139 |
| 2022 | 556 | 13215 |
| 2023 | 564 | 14344 |
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Mathematics rankings
Sultan Qaboos University ranked 1st for Mathematics in Oman and 944th in the World with 4,654 publications made and 59,512 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics, Operations Research.
| Mathematics ranking | Location |
| #1 of 7 | In Oman |
| #260 of 2,673 | In Asia |
| #944 of 6,305 | In the World |
Sultan Qaboos University
Mathematics Publications & Citations
| Year | Mathematics publications | Mathematics citations |
| 1991 | 8 | 5 |
| 1992 | 6 | 17 |
| 1993 | 16 | 8 |
| 1994 | 12 | 18 |
| 1995 | 9 | 13 |
| 1996 | 22 | 18 |
| 1997 | 24 | 35 |
| 1998 | 24 | 36 |
| 1999 | 33 | 41 |
| 2000 | 32 | 49 |
| 2001 | 46 | 69 |
| 2002 | 66 | 129 |
| 2003 | 75 | 140 |
| 2004 | 87 | 230 |
| 2005 | 57 | 283 |
| 2006 | 76 | 413 |
| 2007 | 80 | 490 |
| 2008 | 91 | 638 |
| 2009 | 109 | 816 |
| 2010 | 104 | 944 |
| 2011 | 141 | 1168 |
| 2012 | 155 | 1310 |
| 2013 | 172 | 1645 |
| 2014 | 217 | 1934 |
| 2015 | 244 | 2047 |
| 2016 | 232 | 2228 |
| 2017 | 246 | 2419 |
| 2018 | 273 | 2874 |
| 2019 | 292 | 3909 |
| 2020 | 345 | 5126 |
| 2021 | 426 | 7441 |
| 2022 | 410 | 8796 |
| 2023 | 466 | 9961 |
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Psychology rankings
Sultan Qaboos University ranked 1st for Psychology in Oman and 1084th in the World with 4,236 publications made and 53,691 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Neuroscience, Education Majors, Child Psychology.
| Psychology ranking | Location |
| #1 of 7 | In Oman |
| #291 of 2,703 | In Asia |
| #1084 of 6,528 | In the World |
Sultan Qaboos University
Psychology Publications & Citations
| Year | Psychology publications | Psychology citations |
| 1991 | 2 | 8 |
| 1992 | 7 | 14 |
| 1993 | 8 | 9 |
| 1994 | 9 | 11 |
| 1995 | 10 | 13 |
| 1996 | 22 | 13 |
| 1997 | 14 | 34 |
| 1998 | 14 | 36 |
| 1999 | 24 | 42 |
| 2000 | 31 | 76 |
| 2001 | 38 | 92 |
| 2002 | 42 | 123 |
| 2003 | 47 | 124 |
| 2004 | 42 | 208 |
| 2005 | 46 | 276 |
| 2006 | 59 | 321 |
| 2007 | 67 | 382 |
| 2008 | 82 | 447 |
| 2009 | 76 | 640 |
| 2010 | 95 | 728 |
| 2011 | 127 | 907 |
| 2012 | 142 | 1015 |
| 2013 | 165 | 1272 |
| 2014 | 215 | 1675 |
| 2015 | 240 | 1800 |
| 2016 | 276 | 2055 |
| 2017 | 240 | 2147 |
| 2018 | 265 | 2662 |
| 2019 | 251 | 3549 |
| 2020 | 331 | 4787 |
| 2021 | 419 | 6767 |
| 2022 | 393 | 8364 |
| 2023 | 402 | 9353 |
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Business rankings
Sultan Qaboos University ranked 1st for Business in Oman and 939th in the World with 3,642 publications made and 50,878 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Management Information Systems, Accounting.
| Business ranking | Location |
| #1 of 7 | In Oman |
| #216 of 2,579 | In Asia |
| #939 of 6,187 | In the World |
Sultan Qaboos University
Business Publications & Citations
| Year | Business publications | Business citations |
| 1991 | 3 | 9 |
| 1992 | 2 | 6 |
| 1993 | 8 | 5 |
| 1994 | 3 | 6 |
| 1995 | 4 | 8 |
| 1996 | 14 | 20 |
| 1997 | 13 | 18 |
| 1998 | 15 | 14 |
| 1999 | 22 | 29 |
| 2000 | 19 | 38 |
| 2001 | 24 | 53 |
| 2002 | 52 | 87 |
| 2003 | 47 | 95 |
| 2004 | 63 | 165 |
| 2005 | 51 | 208 |
| 2006 | 56 | 284 |
| 2007 | 71 | 331 |
| 2008 | 66 | 513 |
| 2009 | 85 | 588 |
| 2010 | 78 | 683 |
| 2011 | 96 | 857 |
| 2012 | 106 | 997 |
| 2013 | 140 | 1310 |
| 2014 | 164 | 1482 |
| 2015 | 206 | 1686 |
| 2016 | 225 | 1752 |
| 2017 | 225 | 2044 |
| 2018 | 211 | 2302 |
| 2019 | 241 | 3148 |
| 2020 | 292 | 4374 |
| 2021 | 345 | 6153 |
| 2022 | 319 | 7351 |
| 2023 | 346 | 8249 |
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Economics rankings
Sultan Qaboos University ranked 1st for Economics in Oman and 879th in the World with 2,850 publications made and 35,271 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Investment Banking and Stock trading, Environmental Economics.
| Economics ranking | Location |
| #1 of 7 | In Oman |
| #174 of 2,461 | In Asia |
| #879 of 5,995 | In the World |
Sultan Qaboos University
Economics Publications & Citations
| Year | Economics publications | Economics citations |
| 1991 | 4 | 4 |
| 1992 | 4 | 8 |
| 1993 | 7 | 6 |
| 1994 | 3 | 10 |
| 1995 | 5 | 5 |
| 1996 | 12 | 13 |
| 1997 | 10 | 26 |
| 1998 | 19 | 30 |
| 1999 | 12 | 21 |
| 2000 | 17 | 39 |
| 2001 | 27 | 55 |
| 2002 | 32 | 77 |
| 2003 | 35 | 77 |
| 2004 | 40 | 128 |
| 2005 | 32 | 148 |
| 2006 | 48 | 223 |
| 2007 | 58 | 252 |
| 2008 | 49 | 325 |
| 2009 | 62 | 392 |
| 2010 | 56 | 511 |
| 2011 | 86 | 577 |
| 2012 | 82 | 742 |
| 2013 | 111 | 921 |
| 2014 | 116 | 1032 |
| 2015 | 133 | 1156 |
| 2016 | 164 | 1147 |
| 2017 | 164 | 1313 |
| 2018 | 169 | 1566 |
| 2019 | 179 | 2313 |
| 2020 | 242 | 3343 |
| 2021 | 254 | 4790 |
| 2022 | 272 | 5963 |
| 2023 | 315 | 6951 |
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Art & Design rankings
Sultan Qaboos University ranked 1st for Art & Design in Oman and 1052nd in the World with 1,312 publications made and 13,631 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, Multimedia, Architecture.
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.
| Art & Design ranking | Location |
| #1 of 6 | In Oman |
| #231 of 2,302 | In Asia |
| #1052 of 5,720 | In the World |
Sultan Qaboos University
Art & Design Publications & Citations
| Year | Art & Design publications | Art & Design citations |
| 1991 | 3 | 2 |
| 1992 | 1 | 1 |
| 1993 | 0 | 1 |
| 1994 | 2 | 3 |
| 1995 | 3 | 3 |
| 1996 | 3 | 4 |
| 1997 | 1 | 8 |
| 1998 | 19 | 16 |
| 1999 | 8 | 12 |
| 2000 | 14 | 18 |
| 2001 | 15 | 25 |
| 2002 | 19 | 48 |
| 2003 | 17 | 47 |
| 2004 | 20 | 61 |
| 2005 | 25 | 90 |
| 2006 | 27 | 84 |
| 2007 | 30 | 112 |
| 2008 | 18 | 124 |
| 2009 | 19 | 169 |
| 2010 | 39 | 214 |
| 2011 | 39 | 291 |
| 2012 | 59 | 330 |
| 2013 | 72 | 477 |
| 2014 | 53 | 485 |
| 2015 | 96 | 533 |
| 2016 | 97 | 616 |
| 2017 | 83 | 666 |
| 2018 | 69 | 729 |
| 2019 | 74 | 1043 |
| 2020 | 97 | 1301 |
| 2021 | 85 | 1763 |
| 2022 | 96 | 2020 |
| 2023 | 92 | 2065 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Sultan Qaboos University in various areas of Art & Design.
