Umm Al-Qura University ranked 5th in Saudi Arabia, 1614th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 121 research topics. Umm Al-Qura University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 22,633 academic publications and 321,021 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 10 notable alumni.
Umm Al-Qura University ranked 9th for Biology in Saudi Arabia and 1486th in the World with 14,058 publications made and 216,223 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Nanotechnology, Immunology.
Umm Al-Qura University ranked 8th for Chemistry in Saudi Arabia and 1480th in the World with 12,542 publications made and 211,192 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Nanotechnology.
Umm Al-Qura University ranked 9th for Medicine in Saudi Arabia and 1214th in the World with 11,386 publications made and 146,422 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Surgery, Psychiatry, Immunology, Pharmacology.
Umm Al-Qura University ranked 7th for Engineering in Saudi Arabia and 1446th in the World with 11,268 publications made and 191,854 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Nanotechnology.
Umm Al-Qura University ranked 8th for Physics in Saudi Arabia and 1487th in the World with 10,158 publications made and 167,547 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 1637th in the World with 8,611 publications made and 138,211 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Paleontology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
Umm Al-Qura University ranked 8th for Computer Science in Saudi Arabia and 1429th in the World with 8,210 publications made and 118,906 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Neuroscience, Telecommunications, Cyber Security.
Umm Al-Qura University ranked 9th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Saudi Arabia and 1856th in the World with 7,536 publications made and 97,987 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, Sociology, History.
Umm Al-Qura University ranked 8th for Mathematics in Saudi Arabia and 1195th in the World with 5,286 publications made and 72,801 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 1452nd in the World with 5,037 publications made and 63,260 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 1653rd in the World with 1,928 publications made and 25,524 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Investment Banking and Stock trading, Environmental Economics.
