Saudi Arabia Rankings 2025
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#150 Globally · #4 in Saudi ArabiaPublic

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology

KAUST
Thuwal, Saudi Arabia Est. 2009 QS Score 65.2 · 2025
"Through Science and Technology, We Improve People’s Lives"

About

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) is a private research university located in Thuwal, Saudi Arabia. Founded in 2009, the university provides research and graduate training programs in English as the official language of instruction.

Rankings · 2025

#150
QS Global Rank
#4
National Rank
65.2
QS Score / 100
Overall QS Score65.2 / 100
Source: QS World University Rankings 2025

Key Achievements

  • 2025Ranked #1 in the world for Citations per Faculty
  • 2024Top 100 globally in Natural Sciences research

Courses Offered

BioscienceEnvironmental ScienceMarine SciencePlant Science

At a Glance

  • Founded
    2009
  • Campus
    36 square km
  • Type
    Public

Contact & Location

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Ranking data sourced from QS World University Rankings 2025. Contact details and programme information are provided for reference — please verify directly with the university. Visit topuniversities.com for the official full rankings.