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63 Best Public Universities in Saudi Arabia

King Fahad University of Petroleum and Minerals tops our list of 63 Public universities in Saudi Arabia at #67 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. It is followed by King Saud University (QS World #143) and King Abdulaziz University (QS World #163).

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25Ranked
NB Northern Border University logo
#25 in Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia

Northern Border University

Public University · 0 courses

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—Tuition (indicative)
—Founded
2,161Students
—International
Admissions open
#25 in Saudi Arabia · by research impact
160,127 citations · h-index 115
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26Ranked
SU Shaqra University logo
#26 in Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia

Shaqra University

Public University · 0 courses

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—Tuition (indicative)
2009Founded
—Students
—International
Admissions open
#26 in Saudi Arabia · by research impact
157,670 citations · h-index 129
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27Ranked
AU Al-baha University logo
#27 in Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia

Al-baha University

Public University · 0 courses

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#27 in Saudi Arabia · by research impact
123,760 citations · h-index 105
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28Ranked
RC Riyadh College of Dentistry and Pharmacy logo
#28 in Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia

Riyadh College of Dentistry and Pharmacy

Public University · 0 courses

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2004Founded
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—International
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#28 in Saudi Arabia · by research impact
110,060 citations · h-index 112
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29Ranked
IU Islamic University of Medinah logo
#29 in Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia

Islamic University of Medinah

Public University · 0 courses

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#29 in Saudi Arabia · by research impact
102,972 citations · h-index 104
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30Ranked
YU Yanbu University College logo
#30 in Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia

Yanbu University College

Public University · 0 courses

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#30 in Saudi Arabia · by research impact
44,066 citations · h-index 83
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31Ranked
JI Jubail Industrial College logo
#31 in Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia

Jubail Industrial College

Public University · 0 courses

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#31 in Saudi Arabia · by research impact
31,197 citations · h-index 78
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32Ranked
KF King Fahd Security College logo
#32 in Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia

King Fahd Security College

Public University · 0 courses

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#32 in Saudi Arabia · by research impact
28,238 citations · h-index 41
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34Ranked
DA Dar Al-Uloom Colleges logo
#34 in Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia

Dar Al-Uloom Colleges

Public University · 0 courses

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#34 in Saudi Arabia · by research impact
23,081 citations · h-index 60
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35Ranked
YI Yanbu Industrial College logo
#35 in Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia

Yanbu Industrial College

Public University · 0 courses

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#35 in Saudi Arabia · by research impact
17,293 citations · h-index 61
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36Ranked
DA Dar al Hekma College logo
#36 in Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia

Dar al Hekma College

Public University · 0 courses

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#36 in Saudi Arabia · by research impact
10,577 citations · h-index 57
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37Ranked
JU Jubail University College logo
#37 in Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia

Jubail University College

Public University · 0 courses

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#37 in Saudi Arabia · by research impact
10,517 citations · h-index 53
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39Ranked
AO Arab Open University logo
#39 in Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia

Arab Open University

Public University · 0 courses

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#39 in Saudi Arabia · by research impact
7,523 citations · h-index 38
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41Ranked
FB Fahad Bin Sultan University logo
Saudi Arabia

Fahad Bin Sultan University

Public University · 0 courses

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Not yet ranked No QS position or research record found
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42Ranked
AU Alkharj University logo
Saudi Arabia

Alkharj University

Public University · 0 courses

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Not yet ranked No QS position or research record found
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44Ranked
CT College of Technology at Abha logo
Saudi Arabia

College of Technology at Abha

Public University · 0 courses

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—Students
—International
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Not yet ranked No QS position or research record found
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45Ranked
AC Al-Yamamah College logo
Saudi Arabia

Al-Yamamah College

Public University · 0 courses

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Not yet ranked No QS position or research record found
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46Ranked
BM Batterjee Medical College logo
Saudi Arabia

Batterjee Medical College

Public University · 0 courses

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Not yet ranked No QS position or research record found
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How these universities are ranked

5 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #67 (King Fahad University of Petroleum and Minerals) to #559 (Umm Al-Qura University); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: King Saud University is cited most (6,564,022 citations). 24 universities have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

Public, private and where they are

63 are public and 0 private (100% public). The oldest is King Fahad University of Petroleum and Minerals, founded in 1963. Umm Al-Qura University is the largest, with 57,000 students.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Public in Saudi Arabia?

King Fahad University of Petroleum and Minerals (QS World #67), King Saud University (QS World #143) and King Abdulaziz University (QS World #163) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Public in Saudi Arabia?

63 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

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