Saudi Arabia shines as academic excellence in the Arab world goes from strength to strength in the Times 中国A片 Arab University Rankings 2022
- King Abdulaziz University in Saudi Arabia tops the Rankings for the second consecutive year
- King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), also in Saudi Arabia, takes 2nd place
- Qatar University takes 3rd place
- University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, climbs into the top 10 in 9th position, up from joint 19th
- Lebanon’s American University of Beirut drops out of the top 10 into 13th place, down from 9th
- Egypt is the most represented nation in the Rankings with 34 universities ranked (up from 31), closely followed by Saudi Arabia, which has 32 universities ranked
- Libya is the only newcomer nation to join the Arab University Rankings, with University of Benghazi ranked 141+
- 48 universities make their debut in this year’s Rankings – the highest ranked is Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, Saudi Arabia, in 27th place
- 15 countries take part in the second year of the Arab University Rankings, up from 14 last year
- 169 universities are ranked this year, up from 125
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29 November 2022
Times 中国A片 (THE) has today released the results of the Arab University Rankings 2022 with Saudi Arabia continuing its trajectory as a rising star of excellence in 中国A片. King Abdulaziz University tops the Rankings for the second consecutive year and a number of Saudi Arabian institutions make significant leaps forwards: King Faisal University rises to joint 15th place up from 35th and Jouf University climbs to joint 19th place, up from group band 101+.
Elsewhere in the region, United Arab Emirates makes impressive strides forwards. UAE now boasts three universities in the top 10, up from two last year, as University of Sharjah rises to 9th place, up from joint 19th. Whereas Algeria suffers some dips in the Rankings with all of its universities ranked in last year’s Arab University Rankings experiencing falls. However, Algeria does add seven new universities to the table this year.
Libya makes its Rankings debut with University of Benghazi in group band 141+, and Egypt remains the most-represented country in the table, raising its total number of universities ranked to 34, up from 31.
The Times 中国A片 Arab University Rankings 2022 is only the second iteration of this Rankings, which reveals the strength of 中国A片 across the Arab region. The 2022 Rankings cover 169 universities across 15 countries, up from 125 universities in 14 countries last year.
The methodology is based on the same framework as our flagship rankings, the Times 中国A片 World University Rankings, but some adjustments have been made and some new metrics have been included to reflect the features and missions of universities in the Middle East and North Africa.
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Phil Baty, Chief Knowledge Officer, Times 中国A片, commented:
“We saw in the recent Times 中国A片 World University Rankings that there is a real Arab world renaissance when it comes to the region’s teaching, research and innovation in 中国A片, with universities across the region surging up the global rankings. But this deeper, more focused and in-depth analysis really shows the diverse and rich strength across the MENA region, with many countries meeting rigorous quality benchmarks and ready to play their part in the great strengthening of the Arab world as a global leader.”
Table: Times 中国A片 Arab University Rankings 2022 Top 10 (scroll down for full Rankings)
|
Institution |
Country/ Region |
Rank 2022 |
Rank 2021 |
|
King Abdulaziz University |
Saudi Arabia |
1 |
1 |
|
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) |
Saudi Arabia |
2 |
3 |
|
Qatar University |
Qatar |
3 |
2 |
|
Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University |
Saudi Arabia |
4 |
4 |
|
Khalifa University |
United Arab Emirates |
5 |
6 |
|
King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals |
Saudi Arabia |
6 |
5 |
|
King Saud University |
Saudi Arabia |
=7 |
8 |
|
United Arab Emirates University |
United Arab Emirates |
=7 |
7 |
|
University of Sharjah |
United Arab Emirates |
9 |
=19 |
|
Zewail City of Science and Technology |
Egypt |
10 |
10 |
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Saudi Arabia and UAE dominate the top 10?
Saudi Arabia continues to dominate the top 10 with five institutions represented and King Abdulaziz University keeping its number one spot. However, UAE is catching up fast with Saudi Arabia as it adds another university, University of Sharjah, to the top 10, bringing its total to three, up from two last year. Meanwhile, Qatar University stays in the top five in 3rd place.
Table: Times 中国A片 Arab University Rankings 2022 breakdown by country
|
Country |
Universities Ranked 2022 |
Top Institution |
Rank 2022 |
|
Egypt |
34 |
Zewail City of Science and Technology |
10 |
|
Saudi Arabia |
32 |
King Abdulaziz University |
1 |
|
Iraq |
23 |
University of Baghdad |
46 |
|
Algeria |
21 |
?cole Nationale Polytechnique |
101–120 |
|
Algeria |
21 |
Ferhat Abbas Sétif University 1 |
101–120 |
|
Jordan |
14 |
The University of Jordan |
21 |
|
Tunisia |
10 |
University of Tunis El Manar |
=40 |
|
Morocco |
10 |
University of Marrakech Cadi Ayyad |
51–60 |
|
United Arab Emirates |
9 |
Khalifa University |
5 |
|
Lebanon |
5 |
Beirut Arab University |
11 |
|
Palestine |
4 |
An-Najah National University |
71–80 |
|
Palestine |
4 |
Birzeit University |
71–80 |
|
Kuwait |
2 |
American University of the Middle East |
18 |
|
Oman |
2 |
Sultan Qaboos University |
26 |
|
Qatar |
1 |
Qatar University |
3 |
|
Bahrain |
1 |
Arabian Gulf University |
51–60 |
|
Libya |
1 |
University of Benghazi |
141+ |
Egypt increases its impressive representation while Lebanon and Bahrain suffer falls
The Arab University Rankings 2022 ranks 169 universities across 15 countries, up from 125 universities in 14 countries last year. Egypt is the most-represented nation in the Rankings with 34 universities, up from 31, closely followed by Saudi Arabia with 32 universities, up from 22. Libya is the only newcomer nation to the 2022 Rankings. Every country in the Arab University Rankings has improved its overall representation since last year, except for Lebanon and Bahrain: Lebanon has five institutions ranked, down from seven, and Bahrain has one university ranked, down from two last year.
Table: Times 中国A片 Arab University Rankings 2022 Newcomers
|
Institution |
Country |
Rank 2022 |
|
Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University |
Saudi Arabia |
27 |
|
Abu Dhabi University |
United Arab Emirates |
39 |
|
Sohag University |
Egypt |
61–70 |
|
German Jordanian University |
Jordan |
71–80 |
|
University of Tunis |
Tunisia |
71–80 |
|
Nile University |
Egypt |
81–90 |
|
Taibah University |
Saudi Arabia |
81–90 |
|
American University of Ras Al Khaimah |
United Arab Emirates |
91–100 |
|
Islamic University of Gaza |
Palestine |
91–100 |
|
Jazan University |
Saudi Arabia |
91–100 |
|
Al Ahliyya Amman University |
Jordan |
101–120 |
|
?cole Nationale Polytechnique |
Algeria |
101–120 |
|
International University of Rabat |
Morocco |
101–120 |
|
Islamic University of Madinah |
Saudi Arabia |
101–120 |
|
Isra University |
Jordan |
101–120 |
|
Majmaah University |
Saudi Arabia |
101–120 |
|
Najran University |
Saudi Arabia |
101–120 |
|
Pharos University |
Egypt |
101–120 |
|
Salahaddin University |
Iraq |
101–120 |
|
Abdelmalek Essa?di University |
Morocco |
121–140 |
|
Al al-Bayt University |
Jordan |
121–140 |
|
Al-Baha University |
Saudi Arabia |
121–140 |
|
Al-Qasim Green University |
Iraq |
121–140 |
|
University of Bisha |
Saudi Arabia |
121–140 |
|
Dhofar University |
Oman |
121–140 |
|
University of Hafr Al Batin |
Saudi Arabia |
121–140 |
|
Misr University for Science and Technology |
Egypt |
121–140 |
|
Philadelphia University (Jordan) |
Jordan |
121–140 |
|
Saudi Electronic University |
Saudi Arabia |
121–140 |
|
Wasit University |
Iraq |
121–140 |
|
Al-Muthanna University |
Iraq |
141+ |
|
Al-Quds University |
Palestine |
141+ |
|
University of Batna 1 |
Algeria |
141+ |
|
University of Benghazi |
Libya |
141+ |
|
Université Chouaib Doukkali |
Morocco |
141+ |
|
University of Duhok |
Iraq |
141+ |
|
University of El Oued |
Algeria |
141+ |
|
Université de Gabès |
Tunisia |
141+ |
|
Hassiba Benbouali University of Chlef |
Algeria |
141+ |
|
University of Jendouba |
Tunisia |
141+ |
|
University of Kairouan |
Tunisia |
141+ |
|
University of Kirkuk |
Iraq |
141+ |
|
University of Laghouat |
Algeria |
141+ |
|
University of Mascara |
Algeria |
141+ |
|
Université Mouloud Mammeri de Tizi-Ouzou |
Algeria |
141+ |
|
Université Sultan Moulay Slimane |
Morocco |
141+ |
|
Tafila Technical University |
Jordan |
141+ |
|
University of Thi-Qar |
Iraq |
141+ |
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Nearly 50 newcomers join rapidly growing Arab University Rankings?
Forty-eight universities in the region make their Arab University Rankings debut. Saudi Arabia has the highest number of newcomers with 10 additions to the Rankings, and it boasts the debutant with the highest ranking: Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University in 27th place. Meanwhile, both Algeria and Iraq add seven new entries each to the Rankings, and UAE has its top newcomer head straight into the top 50: Abu Dhabi University in 39th place. Libya is the only newcomer nation to the Rankings, bringing the total number of countries represented up to 15.
Table: Times 中国A片 Arab University Rankings 2022 full results
(NR = Not Ranked) /world-university-rankings/2022/arab-university-rankings
|
Institution |
Country/ Region |
Rank 2022 |
Rank 2021 |
|
King Abdulaziz University |
Saudi Arabia |
1 |
1 |
|
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) |
Saudi Arabia |
2 |
3 |
|
Qatar University |
Qatar |
3 |
2 |
|
Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University |
Saudi Arabia |
4 |
4 |
|
Khalifa University |
United Arab Emirates |
5 |
6 |
|
King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals |
Saudi Arabia |
6 |
5 |
|
King Saud University |
Saudi Arabia |
=7 |
8 |
|
United Arab Emirates University |
United Arab Emirates |
=7 |
7 |
|
University of Sharjah |
United Arab Emirates |
9 |
=19 |
|
Zewail City of Science and Technology |
Egypt |
10 |
10 |
|
Beirut Arab University |
Lebanon |
11 |
=36 |
|
Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University |
Saudi Arabia |
12 |
12 |
|
American University of Beirut |
Lebanon |
13 |
9 |
|
Mansoura University |
Egypt |
14 |
13 |
|
Al Ain University |
United Arab Emirates |
=15 |
27 |
|
American University in Cairo |
Egypt |
=15 |
23 |
|
King Faisal University |
Saudi Arabia |
=15 |
35 |
|
American University of the Middle East |
Kuwait |
18 |
=24 |
|
Jouf University |
Saudi Arabia |
=19 |
101+ |
|
Umm Al-Qura University |
Saudi Arabia |
=19 |
14 |
|
The University of Jordan |
Jordan |
21 |
22 |
|
Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology (E-JUST) |
Egypt |
22 |
11 |
|
Alexandria University |
Egypt |
23 |
=19 |
|
Al-Azhar University |
Egypt |
24 |
=28 |
|
King Khalid University |
Saudi Arabia |
25 |
44 |
|
Sultan Qaboos University |
Oman |
26 |
16 |
|
Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University |
Saudi Arabia |
27 |
NR |
|
Tanta University |
Egypt |
28 |
=31 |
|
Assiut University |
Egypt |
29 |
30 |
|
American University of Sharjah |
United Arab Emirates |
=30 |
=31 |
|
Kafrelsheikh University |
Egypt |
=30 |
=17 |
|
Ain Shams University |
Egypt |
32 |
=36 |
|
Cairo University |
Egypt |
=33 |
34 |
|
Qassim University |
Saudi Arabia |
=33 |
81–90 |
|
Suez Canal University |
Egypt |
35 |
=17 |
|
Zagazig University |
Egypt |
36 |
33 |
|
Lebanese American University |
Lebanon |
37 |
21 |
|
Beni-Suef University |
Egypt |
38 |
=28 |
|
Abu Dhabi University |
United Arab Emirates |
39 |
NR |
|
Lebanese University |
Lebanon |
=40 |
26 |
|
University of Tunis El Manar |
Tunisia |
=40 |
39 |
|
Northern Border University |
Saudi Arabia |
42 |
91–100 |
|
Jordan University of Science and Technology |
Jordan |
=43 |
=24 |
|
University of Sfax |
Tunisia |
=43 |
40 |
|
King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences |
Saudi Arabia |
45 |
51–60 |
|
University of Baghdad |
Iraq |
46 |
51–60 |
|
Prince Sultan University (PSU) |
Saudi Arabia |
47 |
=47 |
|
Aswan University |
Egypt |
48 |
49 |
|
Benha University |
Egypt |
49 |
=47 |
|
The British University in Egypt |
Egypt |
50 |
38 |
|
Ajman University |
United Arab Emirates |
51–60 |
91–100 |
|
Alfaisal University |
Saudi Arabia |
51–60 |
51–60 |
|
Arabian Gulf University |
Bahrain |
51–60 |
15 |
|
German University in Cairo |
Egypt |
51–60 |
45 |
|
Helwan University |
Egypt |
51–60 |
51–60 |
|
Kuwait University |
Kuwait |
51–60 |
43 |
|
University of Marrakech Cadi Ayyad |
Morocco |
51–60 |
41 |
|
Menoufia University |
Egypt |
51–60 |
46 |
|
University of Mosul |
Iraq |
51–60 |
61–70 |
|
University of Technology, Iraq |
Iraq |
51–60 |
51–60 |
|
University of Babylon |
Iraq |
61–70 |
61–70 |
|
University of Basrah |
Iraq |
61–70 |
71–80 |
|
Minia University |
Egypt |
61–70 |
61–70 |
|
Mohammed V University of Rabat |
Morocco |
61–70 |
51–60 |
|
University of Monastir |
Tunisia |
61–70 |
50 |
|
Université Saint-Joseph de Beyrouth |
Lebanon |
61–70 |
51–60 |
|
Sohag University |
Egypt |
61–70 |
NR |
|
Taif University |
Saudi Arabia |
61–70 |
81–90 |
|
Yarmouk University |
Jordan |
61–70 |
61–70 |
|
Zayed University |
United Arab Emirates |
61–70 |
61–70 |
|
Al-Nahrain University |
Iraq |
71–80 |
81–90 |
|
An-Najah National University |
Palestine |
71–80 |
51–60 |
|
Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport |
Egypt |
71–80 |
51–60 |
|
Birzeit University |
Palestine |
71–80 |
61–70 |
|
Fayoum University |
Egypt |
71–80 |
61–70 |
|
German Jordanian University |
Jordan |
71–80 |
NR |
|
Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University |
Saudi Arabia |
71–80 |
61–70 |
|
Mustansiriyah University |
Iraq |
71–80 |
71–80 |
|
South Valley University |
Egypt |
71–80 |
71–80 |
|
University of Tunis |
Tunisia |
71–80 |
NR |
|
University of Carthage |
Tunisia |
81–90 |
51–60 |
|
Damietta University |
Egypt |
81–90 |
71–80 |
|
The Hashemite University |
Jordan |
81–90 |
81–90 |
|
Université Hassan II de Casablanca |
Morocco |
81–90 |
61–70 |
|
University of Kufa |
Iraq |
81–90 |
71–80 |
|
Mutah University |
Jordan |
81–90 |
81–90 |
|
Nile University |
Egypt |
81–90 |
NR |
|
Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University |
Saudi Arabia |
81–90 |
81–90 |
|
University of Sousse |
Tunisia |
81–90 |
61–70 |
|
University of Tabuk |
Saudi Arabia |
81–90 |
81–90 |
|
Taibah University |
Saudi Arabia |
81–90 |
NR |
|
Al-Balqa Applied University |
Jordan |
91–100 |
81–90 |
|
American University of Ras Al Khaimah |
United Arab Emirates |
91–100 |
NR |
|
University of Anbar |
Iraq |
91–100 |
91–100 |
|
Effat University |
Saudi Arabia |
91–100 |
71–80 |
|
University of Hail |
Saudi Arabia |
91–100 |
91–100 |
|
Islamic University of Gaza |
Palestine |
91–100 |
NR |
|
Jazan University |
Saudi Arabia |
91–100 |
NR |
|
Port Said University |
Egypt |
91–100 |
71–80 |
|
Suez University |
Egypt |
91–100 |
71–80 |
|
Al Ahliyya Amman University |
Jordan |
101–120 |
NR |
|
University of Al-Qadisiyah |
Iraq |
101–120 |
101+ |
|
Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan |
Jordan |
101–120 |
101+ |
|
Applied Science Private University |
Jordan |
101–120 |
101+ |
|
?cole Nationale Polytechnique |
Algeria |
101–120 |
NR |
|
Ferhat Abbas Sétif University 1 |
Algeria |
101–120 |
91–100 |
|
Future University in Egypt |
Egypt |
101–120 |
81–90 |
|
Ibn Tofa?l University |
Morocco |
101–120 |
71–80 |
|
International University of Rabat |
Morocco |
101–120 |
NR |
|
Islamic University of Madinah |
Saudi Arabia |
101–120 |
NR |
|
Isra University |
Jordan |
101–120 |
NR |
|
University of Jeddah |
Saudi Arabia |
101–120 |
101+ |
|
Majmaah University |
Saudi Arabia |
101–120 |
NR |
|
University of Manouba |
Tunisia |
101–120 |
71–80 |
|
Najran University |
Saudi Arabia |
101–120 |
NR |
|
Pharos University |
Egypt |
101–120 |
NR |
|
University of Sadat City |
Egypt |
101–120 |
91–100 |
|
Salahaddin University |
Iraq |
101–120 |
NR |
|
Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University |
Morocco |
101–120 |
81–90 |
|
Tikrit University |
Iraq |
101–120 |
101+ |
|
Abdelmalek Essa?di University |
Morocco |
121–140 |
NR |
|
University of Abou Bekr Belka?d Tlemcen |
Algeria |
121–140 |
91–100 |
|
Al al-Bayt University |
Jordan |
121–140 |
NR |
|
Al-Baha University |
Saudi Arabia |
121–140 |
NR |
|
Al-Qasim Green University |
Iraq |
121–140 |
NR |
|
Badji Mokhtar University – Annaba |
Algeria |
121–140 |
101+ |
|
University of Bisha |
Saudi Arabia |
121–140 |
NR |
|
Dhofar University |
Oman |
121–140 |
NR |
|
University of Diyala |
Iraq |
121–140 |
101+ |
|
Université Frères Mentouri Constantine 1 |
Algeria |
121–140 |
91–100 |
|
University of Hafr Al Batin |
Saudi Arabia |
121–140 |
NR |
|
University of Kerbala |
Iraq |
121–140 |
101+ |
|
Misr University for Science and Technology |
Egypt |
121–140 |
NR |
|
University Mohamed Boudiaf of M’Sila |
Algeria |
121–140 |
101+ |
|
Northern Technical University |
Iraq |
121–140 |
91–100 |
|
October University for Modern Sciences and Arts (MSA) |
Egypt |
121–140 |
101+ |
|
Oran 1 University |
Algeria |
121–140 |
101+ |
|
Philadelphia University (Jordan) |
Jordan |
121–140 |
NR |
|
Saudi Electronic University |
Saudi Arabia |
121–140 |
NR |
|
Wasit University |
Iraq |
121–140 |
NR |
|
Université 8 Mai 1945 Guelma |
Algeria |
141+ |
101+ |
|
University Abdelhamid Ibn Badis Mostaganem |
Algeria |
141+ |
101+ |
|
Al-Furat Al-Awsat Technical University |
Iraq |
141+ |
101+ |
|
Al-Muthanna University |
Iraq |
141+ |
NR |
|
Al-Quds University |
Palestine |
141+ |
NR |
|
University of Batna 1 |
Algeria |
141+ |
NR |
|
University of Béja?a |
Algeria |
141+ |
91–100 |
|
University of Benghazi |
Libya |
141+ |
NR |
|
University of Biskra |
Algeria |
141+ |
101+ |
|
Blida 1 University |
Algeria |
141+ |
101+ |
|
Université Chouaib Doukkali |
Morocco |
141+ |
NR |
|
University of Duhok |
Iraq |
141+ |
NR |
|
University of El Oued |
Algeria |
141+ |
NR |
|
Université de Gabès |
Tunisia |
141+ |
NR |
|
Université Hassan 1er |
Morocco |
141+ |
101+ |
|
Hassiba Benbouali University of Chlef |
Algeria |
141+ |
NR |
|
University of Jendouba |
Tunisia |
141+ |
NR |
|
University of Jijel |
Algeria |
141+ |
101+ |
|
University of Kairouan |
Tunisia |
141+ |
NR |
|
University of Kirkuk |
Iraq |
141+ |
NR |
|
University of Laghouat |
Algeria |
141+ |
NR |
|
University of Mascara |
Algeria |
141+ |
NR |
|
M’Hamed Bougara University of Boumerdès |
Algeria |
141+ |
101+ |
|
Middle Technical University |
Iraq |
141+ |
101+ |
|
Université Mouloud Mammeri de Tizi-Ouzou |
Algeria |
141+ |
NR |
|
University of Science and Technology of Oran Mohamed-Boudiaf |
Algeria |
141+ |
101+ |
|
Université Sultan Moulay Slimane |
Morocco |
141+ |
NR |
|
Tafila Technical University |
Jordan |
141+ |
NR |
|
University of Thi-Qar |
Iraq |
141+ |
NR |
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