QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026
QS Medicine Ranking 2026: Top 10 Arab and Global Universities
An analytical numerical guide presenting Harvard University's global leadership and the top 10 medical schools in the Arab region
The Global Landscape: Leading Medical Schools 2026
maintained Harvard University (Harvard University) its position as the best medical school in the world in the latest edition of the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026: Medicineranking, achieving a perfect score (Perfect Score) in 4 out of 5 key evaluation indicators. Next came University of Oxford (University of Oxford) in second place globally, followed by Stanford University (Stanford University) in third place.
#1
Harvard University globally
~850
universities ranked in the field of medicine
=138
Highest Arab rank (AUB)
10
Arab universities in the top 10 list
The approved official analytical report
Top 10 Arab Universities in Medicine (QS 2026)
Browse the exact ranking consistent with QS ranking documents for medical schools in the Arab region:
| Arab rank | Global Rank (QS Rank) | University Name | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | =138 | American University of Beirut (AUB) | Lebanon |
| 2 | =164 | Cairo University | Egypt |
| 3 | =184 | King Abdulaziz University (KAU) | Saudi Arabia |
| 4 | =187 | King Saud University | Saudi Arabia |
| 5 | 201–250 | Ain Shams University in Cairo (ASU) | Egypt |
| 6 | 201–250 | University of Jordan | Jordan |
| 7 | 251–300 | Alexandria University | Egypt |
| 8 | 251–300 | Jordan University of Science & Technology | Jordan |
| 9 | 251–300 | Qatar University | Qatar |
| 10 | 251–300 | United Arab Emirates University | United Arab Emirates |
Arab Performance Indicators and Milestones in Medicine
- Regional leadership: maintained American University of Beirut (AUB) at the forefront of Arab universities in medical majors, ranking 138th globally.
- Egyptian and Saudi representation: Notably, Cairo University (164) andKing Abdulaziz University (184) andKing Saud University (187) an exceptional presence among the world's top 200 medical schools.
- Balanced regional presence: The top-ten list included prestigious medical schools from Jordan (University of Jordan and Jordan University of Science and Technology), Qatar (Qatar University), and the UAE (United Arab Emirates University).