King Faisal University
(KFU)
About
King Faisal University (KFU) is a public university in Hofuf, Saudi Arabia. Founded in 1975, it is named after King Faisal bin Abdulalziz, the ruler of Saudi Arabia from 1964 until 1975. KFU was initially established with four colleges: two in Dammam and the other two in Al-Ahsa. Later, the colleges in Dammam have been segregated to the Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University.
Ranked Top 578 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 44 subject rankings
Ranking Overview
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Key Facts
Historical Trend
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Top Subjects
Subject Rankings
US News
10 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 58 | 50.0 | 2026 |
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | 254 | 50.0 | 2026 |
| Plant and Animal Science | =277 | 50.0 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =287 | 50.0 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =564 | 50.0 | 2026 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | =577 | 50.0 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =626 | 50.0 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | =655 | 50.0 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =739 | 50.0 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =754 | 50.0 | 2026 |
QS
18 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Petroleum Engineering | 101-150 | - | 2026 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 201-250 | - | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| Chemistry | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Chemical Engineering | 401-450 | - | 2025 |
| Agriculture & Forestry | 401-475 | - | 2026 |
| Materials Sciences | 401-550 | - | 2026 |
| Computer Science & Information Systems | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Life Sciences & Medicine | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
| Natural Sciences | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
| Medicine | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
| Mathematics | 501-600 | - | 2026 |
| Biological Sciences | 551-600 | - | 2026 |
| Business & Management Studies | 551-600 | - | 2026 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 551-700 | - | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 601-675 | - | 2026 |
ARWU
7 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Veterinary Sciences | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Mathematics | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Agricultural Sciences | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Food Science & Technology | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences | 301-400 | - | 2023 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 401-500 | - | 2023 |
| Education | 401-500 | - | 2024 |
THE
9 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Education | 251–300 | 40.6 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 301–400 | 41.5 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 401–500 | 38.3 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 401–500 | 38.8 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 401–500 | 40.1 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 401–500 | 33.6 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 501–600 | 33.9 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 501–600 | 31.7 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 501–600 | 33.9 | 2026 |