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Umm al-Qura University
(UQU)
About
Umm al-Qura University is a public university in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. The university was established as the College of Sharia in 1949 during the reign of King Abdulaziz ibn Saud before being joined by new colleges and renamed as Umm al-Qura through a royal decree in 1981.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 401 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 35 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
- 34,462
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 13.3 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 6%
- Female : Male
- 47 : 53
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownUS News
13 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Polymer Science | 68 | 51.5 | 2026 |
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | 90 | 51.5 | 2026 |
| Mathematics | 140 | 51.5 | 2026 |
| Engineering | 266 | 51.5 | 2026 |
| Physical Chemistry | =287 | 51.5 | 2026 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | =308 | 51.5 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =326 | 51.5 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | =412 | 51.5 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =479 | 51.5 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | =500 | 51.5 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | =536 | 51.5 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 540 | 51.5 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =645 | 51.5 | 2026 |
ARWU
11 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Dentistry | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Instruments Science & Technology | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Civil Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Energy Science & Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Public Health | 301-400 | - | 2023 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 401-500 | - | 2023 |
| Agricultural Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Clinical Medicine | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Education & Training | 401-500 | - | 2024 |
QS
9 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 201-250 | - | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | =353 | 64.4 | 2025 |
| Natural Sciences | 451-500 | - | 2025 |
| Social Sciences & Management | 451-500 | - | 2025 |
| Arts & Humanities | 501-550 | - | 2025 |
| Life Sciences & Medicine | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
| Medicine | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 601-650 | - | 2026 |
| Biological Sciences | 651-700 | - | 2026 |
THE
8 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering & Technology | 301–400 | 41.5 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 301–400 | 42.0 | 2025 |
| Computer Science | 501–600 | 35.5 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 501–600 | 33.9 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 501–600 | 37.4 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 501–600 | 29.0 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 601–800 | 26.6 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 801–1000 | 21.2 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Umm al-Qura University?
Umm al-Qura University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 741-750, THE Rank 401–500, ARWU Rank 901-1000, US News Rank =528.
When was Umm al-Qura University founded?
Umm al-Qura University was founded in 1981.
What are the top subjects at Umm al-Qura University?
Top subjects at Umm al-Qura University include: Polymer Science, Pharmacology and Toxicology, Mathematics, Dentistry, Pharmacy & Pharmacology.
Where is Umm al-Qura University located?
Umm al-Qura University is located in Makkah, Saudi Arabia.