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Top Universities in Saudi Arabia

Of the 63 universities in Saudi Arabia, King Fahad University of Petroleum and Minerals ranks highest at #67 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. King Saud University (QS World #143) and King Abdulaziz University (QS World #163) complete the top three.

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50Ranked
DC Dammam Community College logo
Saudi Arabia

Dammam Community College

Public University · 0 courses

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52Ranked
EC Effat College logo
Saudi Arabia

Effat College

Public University · 0 courses

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60Ranked
QP Qassim Private College logo
Saudi Arabia

Qassim Private College

Public University · 0 courses

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63Ranked
YT Yanbu Technical Institute logo
Saudi Arabia

Yanbu Technical Institute

Public University · 0 courses

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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

Which is the best university 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 universities in Saudi Arabia are public?

63 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

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