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Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University
(IAU)
About
Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University (IAU), formerly known as the University of Dammam, is a public university in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. It is one of the oldest and leading universities in medicine in the country's Eastern Province. It is named after Abdul Rahman bin Faisal, the last ruler of the Second Saudi State and the father of King Abdulalziz ibn Saud, the founder and first monarch of Saudi...
Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University (IAU), formerly known as the University of Dammam, is a public university in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. It is one of the oldest and leading universities in medicine in the country's Eastern Province. It is named after Abdul Rahman bin Faisal, the last ruler of the Second Saudi State and the father of King Abdulalziz ibn Saud, the founder and first monarch of Saudi Arabia
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 474 worldwide across 3 major ranking systems
Ranked in 35 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
- 25,111
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 11.0 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 5%
- Female : Male
- 89 : 11
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownQS
16 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentistry | 16 | 83.0 | 2026 |
| Chemical Engineering | 201-250 | - | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 201-250 | - | 2026 |
| Social Sciences & Management | =262 | 67.2 | 2025 |
| Medicine | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Life Sciences & Medicine | =374 | 61.0 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | =383 | 62.8 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 401-450 | - | 2025 |
| Computer Science | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Chemistry | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Natural Sciences | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
| Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering | 501-575 | - | 2026 |
| Mathematics | 501-600 | - | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 551-600 | - | 2026 |
| Biological Sciences | 601-650 | - | 2026 |
US News
14 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Public, Environmental and Occupational Health | =91 | 50.3 | 2026 |
| Condensed Matter Physics | =194 | 50.3 | 2026 |
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | =241 | 50.3 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | =256 | 50.3 | 2026 |
| Physical Chemistry | =257 | 50.3 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =373 | 50.3 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =486 | 50.3 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | =551 | 50.3 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =656 | 50.3 | 2026 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | =686 | 50.3 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | =691 | 50.3 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =698 | 50.3 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =829 | 50.3 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 927 | 50.3 | 2026 |
ARWU
8 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentistry | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Energy Science & Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Metallurgical Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Mathematics | 301-400 | - | 2021 |
| Public Health | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Chemistry | 401-500 | - | 2023 |
| Materials Science | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Clinical Medicine | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
THE
7 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Education & Training | 201–250 | 43.1 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 251–300 | 45.5 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 251–300 | 44.1 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 401–500 | 38.8 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 501–600 | 35.5 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 501–600 | 31.7 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 501–600 | 33.9 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University?
Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =474, THE Rank 501–600, US News Rank =565.
When was Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University founded?
Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University was founded in 1975.
What are the top subjects at Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University?
Top subjects at Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University include: Dentistry, Public, Environmental and Occupational Health, Condensed Matter Physics, Education & Training, Energy Science & Engineering.
Where is Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University located?
Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University is located in Dammam, Saudi Arabia.