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King Abdulaziz University
(KAU)
About
King Abdulaziz University (KAU) is a public research university in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Established in 1967 as a private university by a group of businessmen led by Muhammad Bakhashab and including author Hamza Bogary, it was named after the country's first monarch, King Abdulalziz ibn Saud. It was converted into a public university by King Faisal in 1974.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 200 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 98 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
- 56,251
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 12.5 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 5%
- Female : Male
- 57 : 43
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
42 subjectsUS News
34 subjectsQS
40 subjectsTHE
10 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering & Technology | 151–175 | 52.9 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 201–250 | 47.1 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 201–250 | 49.6 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 201–250 | 43.1 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 251–300 | 44.1 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 251–300 | 47.7 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 301–400 | 37.8 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 301–400 | 39.5 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 301–400 | 31.0 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 401–500 | 33.6 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of King Abdulaziz University?
King Abdulaziz University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 200, THE Rank 351–400, ARWU Rank 501-600, US News Rank 102.
When was King Abdulaziz University founded?
King Abdulaziz University was founded in 1967.
What are the top subjects at King Abdulaziz University?
Top subjects at King Abdulaziz University include: Textile Science & Engineering, Polymer Science, Pharmacology and Toxicology, Engineering, Chemistry.
Where is King Abdulaziz University located?
King Abdulaziz University is located in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.