Umm Al-Qura University ranked 5th in Saudi Arabia, 1389th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 119 research topics. Umm Al-Qura University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 21,042 academic publications and 263,412 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 9 notable alumni.
Umm Al-Qura University ranked 9th for Biology in Saudi Arabia and 1538th in the World with 13,050 publications made and 174,767 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Nanotechnology, Immunology.
Umm Al-Qura University ranked 8th for Chemistry in Saudi Arabia and 1525th in the World with 11,725 publications made and 170,401 citations received. Main research topics: Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Nanotechnology.
Umm Al-Qura University ranked 7th for Engineering in Saudi Arabia and 1483rd in the World with 10,604 publications made and 157,423 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Nanotechnology.
Umm Al-Qura University ranked 9th for Medicine in Saudi Arabia and 1251st in the World with 10,464 publications made and 119,213 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Surgery, Psychiatry, Immunology, Pharmacology.
Umm Al-Qura University ranked 8th for Physics in Saudi Arabia and 1539th in the World with 9,574 publications made and 137,259 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Nuclear Physics.
Umm Al-Qura University ranked 8th for Environmental Science in Saudi Arabia and 1687th in the World with 8,149 publications made and 113,257 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Paleontology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
Umm Al-Qura University ranked 7th for Computer Science in Saudi Arabia and 1484th in the World with 7,627 publications made and 97,877 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Telecommunications, Neuroscience, Cyber Security.
Umm Al-Qura University ranked 9th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Saudi Arabia and 1909th in the World with 7,052 publications made and 81,779 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, Sociology, History.
Umm Al-Qura University ranked 8th for Mathematics in Saudi Arabia and 1245th in the World with 4,945 publications made and 61,918 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.
Umm Al-Qura University ranked 9th for Psychology in Saudi Arabia and 1499th in the World with 4,681 publications made and 51,478 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Education Majors.
Umm Al-Qura University ranked 12th for Economics in Saudi Arabia and 1701st in the World with 1,814 publications made and 21,774 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Investment Banking and Stock trading, Environmental Economics.
