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Saudi Arabia 56 Young University / Institution Rankings - 2025 -
We are proud to present the Young University/Institution Rankings, which evaluate the achievements of universities, research institutes, companies, and hospitals established within the past 30 years. These rankings position young institutions within the global scientific community by showcasing their scientific output, innovations, and contributions. The 30-year timeframe provides a valuable perspective to highlight the development trajectories and scientific achievements of emerging institutions. Our real-time analysis objectively identifies the strengths and weaknesses of young institutions, offering actionable insights to help shape future strategies and academic policies. The Young University/Institution Rankings serve as a reliable, real-time guide, reflecting institutions' global scientific impact through a comprehensive assessment of their performance.
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
224
596
884
1,106
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
45
133
233
262
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
37
165
383
526
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
26
178
411
699
Riyadh ,
Saudi Arabia
- Private 1999
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
21
53
106
138
Riyadh ,
Saudi Arabia
- Public 2005
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
18
123
225
350
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
14
44
71
99
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
13
77
167
219
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
12
77
165
207
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
12
46
98
135
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Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
11
60
131
208
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
11
77
158
221
Khobar ,
Saudi Arabia
- Public 2006
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
11
37
67
96
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
8
73
150
172
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
6
70
174
240
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
5
23
64
114
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
4
46
105
154
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
4
7
11
14
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
3
12
29
44
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
3
7
14
31
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
2
8
17
27
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
1
30
80
123
Hafr Al Batin ,
Saudi Arabia
- Public 2014
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
1
21
57
92
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
1
11
40
84
Toronto ,
Saudi Arabia
- Institution 2017
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
1
5
5
5
King Abdullah University of Science & Technology
Thuwal ,
Saudi Arabia
- Public 2009
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
224
596
884
1,106
King Khalid University
Abha ,
Saudi Arabia
- Public 1998
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
45
133
233
262
Taif University
Taif ,
Saudi Arabia
- Public 2003
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
37
165
383
526
Qassim University
Buraidah ,
Saudi Arabia
- Public 2004
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
26
178
411
699
Prince Sultan University
Riyadh ,
Saudi Arabia
- Private 1999
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
21
53
106
138
King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences
Riyadh ,
Saudi Arabia
- Public 2005
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
18
123
225
350
Alfaisal University
Riyadh ,
Saudi Arabia
- Private 2002
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
14
44
71
99
Al Jouf University
Sakakah ,
Saudi Arabia
- Public 2005
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
13
77
167
219
University of Tabuk
Tabuk ,
Saudi Arabia
- Public 2006
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
12
77
165
207
Najran University
Najran ,
Saudi Arabia
- Public 2006
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
12
46
98
135
Is Your University Ready for the Future?
Compare your institution’s global, national, and city-level ranking with its 20 closest competitors and set strategic goals.
Gain insights from detailed performance analyses of scientists across 13 major disciplines, identify your strengths, improve weaknesses, and gain a competitive edge.. Check Your Free Sample Performance Analysis
Majmaah University
Al Majma'ah ,
Saudi Arabia
- Public 2009
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
11
60
131
208
University of Jeddah
Dahaban ,
Saudi Arabia
- Public 2013
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
11
77
158
221
Prince Mohammad bin Fahd University
Khobar ,
Saudi Arabia
- Public 2006
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
11
37
67
96
Taibah University
Medina ,
Saudi Arabia
- Public 2003
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
8
73
150
172
University of Hail
Hail ,
Saudi Arabia
- Public 2005
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
6
70
174
240
Al Baha University
Al Baha ,
Saudi Arabia
- Public 2006
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
5
23
64
114
Shaqra University
Riyadh ,
Saudi Arabia
- Public 2008
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
4
46
105
154
Sulaiman Al Rajhi University
Al Bukayriyah ,
Saudi Arabia
- Private 2009
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
4
7
11
14
Effat University
Jeddah ,
Saudi Arabia
- Private 1999
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
3
12
29
44
Fakeeh College for Medical Sciences
Jeddah ,
Saudi Arabia
- Private 2003
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
3
7
14
31
Al Maarefa University
Riyadh ,
Saudi Arabia
- Private 2009
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
2
8
17
27
Northern Border University
Ar'ar ,
Saudi Arabia
- Public 2007
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
1
30
80
123
University of Hafr Al Batin
Hafr Al Batin ,
Saudi Arabia
- Public 2014
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
1
21
57
92
Bisha University
Bisha ,
Saudi Arabia
- Public 2014
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
1
11
40
84
King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Center
Toronto ,
Saudi Arabia
- Institution 2017
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
1
5
5
5