King Saud University
(KSU)
About
King Saud University has recently begun a massive program of investment and development to create a truly world class research university. Among the many initiatives to realize this aspiration are the recruitment of many distinguished international researchers, the Riyadh Knowledge Corridor, the Nobel Laureates Program and the establishment of several centers of research excellence. Recent appoint...
King Saud University has recently begun a massive program of investment and development to create a truly world class research university. Among the many initiatives to realize this aspiration are the recruitment of many distinguished international researchers, the Riyadh Knowledge Corridor, the Nobel Laureates Program and the establishment of several centers of research excellence. Recent appointments include Louis Ignarro, winner of the 1996 Nobel Award for medicine.There are no tuition fees at the university and generous scholarships are available for Saudi and international postgraduate students. Research and library facilities are of international standards. The university offers postgraduate courses in civil, electrical, mechanical, petroleum and chemical engineering, business administration, psychology, economics, accounting, law, political science, archaeology, European and Asian languages, education, social studies, Islamic studies and history and has special strengths in biology, chemistry, medicine and environmental sciences.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 200 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 99 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 42,846
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 11.0 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 11%
- Female : Male
- 46 : 54
- Staff
- 6,322
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownUS News
37 subjectsARWU
38 subjectsQS
40 subjectsTHE
10 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Sciences | 126–150 | 57.0 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 126–150 | 56.7 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 151–175 | 52.0 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 151–175 | 52.9 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 201–250 | 46.6 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 301–400 | 37.8 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 301–400 | 36.3 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 401–500 | 36.4 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 401–500 | 27.4 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 401–500 | 33.6 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of King Saud University?
King Saud University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 107, THE Rank 251–300, ARWU Rank 101-150, US News Rank =146.
When was King Saud University founded?
King Saud University was founded in 1957.
What are the top subjects at King Saud University?
Top subjects at King Saud University include: Pharmacology and Toxicology, Plant and Animal Science, Polymer Science, Textile Science & Engineering, Mathematics.
Where is King Saud University located?
King Saud University is located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.