RIYADH: King Abdullah University of Science and Technology has been ranked first in the Times Higher Education Arab University Rankings 2025, marking its third consecutive year at the top.
The global recognition reinforces KAUST’s position as the leading research university in the Arab world and reflects the Kingdom’s continued global leadership in science, technology and innovation.
The announcement was made at the Arab Universities Summit 2025 in Jordan, a gathering of higher education leaders, policymakers and industry partners.
It highlights KAUST’s position as one of the region’s best-performing universities across teaching, research, knowledge transfer and international outlook.
Sir Edward Byrne AC, KAUST president, said: “Achieving the number one position for the third consecutive year is a remarkable recognition of KAUST’s consistent excellence. This achievement reflects the dedication of our faculty, students, staff and partners, and highlights the exceptional contributions KAUST is making toward the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 goals. This sustained leadership demonstrates the increasing global competitiveness of Saudi Arabia in research, innovation and advanced education.”
