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Ranking of best universities in Saudi Arabia 2021
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The Saudi kingdom has invested heavily in education since its formation and the number of higher education centres has seen consistent growth over the decades.
What are the best university programs in Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia offers a number of world-class higher education institutions which grant bachelor’s, master’s and PhD degrees; lasting 4 years, 2 years, and 3 to 4 years respectively.
Given the importance of the energy sector in Saudi Arabia, it’s no surprise that Saudi universities are especially renowned for oil and gas engineering degree programs.
What are the best ranked universities in Saudi Arabia?
According to the 2021 Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) & Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings, the top universities in Saudi Arabia are as follows:
University | QS Ranking | THE Ranking |
|---|---|---|
King Abdulaziz University | 143 | 201-250 |
Alfaisal University | - | 251-300 |
King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals | 186 | 501-600 |
King Saud University | 287 | 401-500 |
Umm Al-Qura University | 474 | 1001 |
mam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University (IAU) (formerly University of Dammam) | 521-530 | 801-1000 |
King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences | - | 801-1000 |
King Khalid University | 601-650 | 501-600 |
Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University | 751-800 | - |
King Faisal University | 801-1000 | 1001 |
How does QS & THE World University Rankings work?
The systems of the QS and THE World University Rankings evaluate the universities as per their global standing considering the following factors:
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