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About
Alfaisal University is a private university in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, located in the compound enclosing the vicinity of the al-Ma'dhar Palace. Established in 2002, the institute offers courses in various subjects up to post graduation and is named after King Faisal bin Abdulalziz.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 501 worldwide across 3 major ranking systems
Ranked in 7 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 3,443
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 11.3 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 37%
- Female : Male
- 58 : 42
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
3 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Health | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Human Biological Sciences | 301-400 | - | 2023 |
| Clinical Medicine | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
THE
2 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical & Health | 301–400 | 40.1 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 501–600 | 35.5 | 2026 |
US News
1 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical Medicine | =405 | 46.4 | 2026 |
QS
1 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Medicine | 701-850 | - | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Alfaisal University?
Alfaisal University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 801-850, THE Rank 501–600, US News Rank =731.
When was Alfaisal University founded?
Alfaisal University was founded in 2002.
What are the top subjects at Alfaisal University?
Top subjects at Alfaisal University include: Public Health, Clinical & Health, Human Biological Sciences, Clinical Medicine, Clinical Medicine.
Where is Alfaisal University located?
Alfaisal University is located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.