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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.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 578 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 36 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
- 22,366
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 10.4 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 6%
- Female : Male
- 65 : 35
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownUS News
12 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 58 | 50.0 | 2026 |
| Green and Sustainable Science and Technology | =153 | 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 |
| Physical Chemistry | =586 | 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 Science | 401-550 | - | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 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 Science | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Mathematics | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Agricultural Sciences | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Food Science & Technology | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 301-400 | - | 2023 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 401-500 | - | 2023 |
| Education & Training | 401-500 | - | 2024 |
THE
9 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Education & Training | 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 |
Organization Structure
Related unitsFrequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of King Faisal University?
King Faisal University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =648, THE Rank 601–800, ARWU Rank 801-900, US News Rank =578.
When was King Faisal University founded?
King Faisal University was founded in 1975.
What are the top subjects at King Faisal University?
Top subjects at King Faisal University include: Mathematics, Petroleum Engineering, Veterinary Science, Green and Sustainable Science and Technology, Agricultural Sciences.
Where is King Faisal University located?
King Faisal University is located in Hofuf, Saudi Arabia.