14 Arab Universities Among the World’s Top 500 in QS World University Rankings 2024
14 Arab Universities Among the World’s Top 500 in QS World University Rankings 2024
According to the QS World University Rankings 2024, 14 Arab universities have secured places among the world’s top 500 universities. The QS ranking, issued by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), evaluates universities based on academic reputation, employer reputation, faculty-to-student ratio, research impact (citations per faculty), and internationalization. The global top 10 positions continue to be dominated by North American and European institutions.
Top Arab Universities in QS World Rankings 2024
The highest-ranking Arab institution is King Abdulaziz University (KAU), securing the 143rd position globally and ranking first in the Arab world. It is followed by:
- Qatar University (173rd globally)
- King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (KFUPM) (180th globally)
- King Saud University (203rd globally)
- American University of Beirut (AUB) (226th globally)
Other notable Arab universities that made it into the top 500 include:
- Khalifa University (230th globally)
- United Arab Emirates University (290th globally)
- Hamad Bin Khalifa University (310th globally)
- American University of Sharjah (364th globally)
- Cairo University (371st globally)
- University of Sharjah
- Sultan Qaboos University
- University of Jordan
- American University in Cairo
Arab Universities’ Strong Presence in the QS Rankings
The 20th edition of the QS World University Rankings features 1,500 universities worldwide, including 84 universities from 15 Arab countries. These institutions represent diverse academic landscapes from Tunisia, Sudan, Morocco, Oman, Jordan, Iraq, Palestine, and Syria.
The steady rise of Arab universities in global rankings reflects their commitment to academic excellence, research development, and international collaborations. Their increasing presence in international university rankings also enhances the global visibility of higher education institutions in the Arab region.
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