Prince Sultan University
(PSU)
About
Prince Sultan University (PSU) (Arabic: جامعة الأمير سلطان), formerly Prince Sultan College, is a private university in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, located in the King Salman Neighborhood. Established in 1998, it is the first private institute of Saudi Arabia and was named after the country's then-defense minister Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz, who later served as the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia from 200...
Prince Sultan University (PSU) (Arabic: جامعة الأمير سلطان), formerly Prince Sultan College, is a private university in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, located in the King Salman Neighborhood. Established in 1998, it is the first private institute of Saudi Arabia and was named after the country's then-defense minister Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz, who later served as the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia from 2005 until his death in 2011.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 351 worldwide across 3 major ranking systems
Ranked in 7 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 5,837
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 18.0 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 8%
- Female : Male
- 54 : 46
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
5 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Instruments Science & Technology | 101-150 | - | 2023 |
| Telecommunication Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 401-500 | - | 2023 |
| Computer Science | 401-500 | - | 2022 |
THE
3 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering & Technology | 251–300 | 45.5 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 301–400 | 41.5 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 301–400 | 39.5 | 2026 |
QS
1 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | 601-650 | - | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Prince Sultan University?
Prince Sultan University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =535, THE Rank 351–400, US News Rank 436.
When was Prince Sultan University founded?
Prince Sultan University was founded in 1999.
What are the top subjects at Prince Sultan University?
Top subjects at Prince Sultan University include: Mathematics, Instruments Science & Technology, Engineering & Technology, Computer Science, Business & Economics.
Where is Prince Sultan University located?
Prince Sultan University is located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.