King Khalid University
(KKU)
public university in Abha, Saudi Arabia
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
/
'Asir Region
/
Abhā
Est. 1998
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Ranked in 57 subject rankings
Ranking Overview
QS
=535
56
30.6
2026
THE
251–300
50
54.3
2026
ARWU
401-500
—
2025
US News
=354
97
56.8
2026
Key Facts
29,832
Students
7.1 : 1
Student-Staff Ratio
15%
Int'l Students
55 : 45
Female : Male
Historical Trend
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
:
Score:
Top Subjects
49
Polymer Science
=62
Optics
67
Education
73
Pharmacology and Toxicology
93
Condensed Matter Physics
96
Engineering
101-150
Mathematics
101-150
Energy Science & Engineering
=124
Mechanical Engineering
126–150
Engineering & Technology
=138
Chemistry
146
Energy and Fuels
151–175
Physical Sciences
151-200
Metallurgical Engineering
151-200
Chemical Engineering
Subject Rankings
US News
20 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Polymer Science | 49 | 56.8 | 2026 |
| Optics | =62 | 56.8 | 2026 |
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | 73 | 56.8 | 2026 |
| Condensed Matter Physics | 93 | 56.8 | 2026 |
| Engineering | 96 | 56.8 | 2026 |
| Mechanical Engineering | =124 | 56.8 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =138 | 56.8 | 2026 |
| Energy and Fuels | 146 | 56.8 | 2026 |
| Chemical Engineering | 169 | 56.8 | 2026 |
| Physics | =186 | 56.8 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | =212 | 56.8 | 2026 |
| Artificial Intelligence | 248 | 56.8 | 2026 |
| Nanoscience and Nanotechnology | =271 | 56.8 | 2026 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | 274 | 56.8 | 2026 |
| Plant and Animal Science | =357 | 56.8 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | =366 | 56.8 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =371 | 56.8 | 2026 |
| Agricultural Sciences | =443 | 56.8 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =531 | 56.8 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =766 | 56.8 | 2026 |
THE
9 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Education | 67 | 58.7 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 126–150 | 54.8 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 151–175 | 54.9 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 176–200 | 49.5 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 201–250 | 44.9 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 251–300 | 47.1 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 251–300 | 35.4 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 301–400 | 40.1 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 401–500 | 34.6 | 2026 |
ARWU
15 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Energy Science & Engineering | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Metallurgical Engineering | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Instruments Science & Technology | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Civil Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Chemical Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Water Resources | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Agricultural Sciences | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Veterinary Sciences | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Dentistry & Oral Sciences | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Materials Science & Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Chemistry | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
QS
13 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical Engineering | 151-200 | - | 2026 |
| Chemistry | 201-250 | - | 2026 |
| Social Sciences & Management | =243 | 67.8 | 2025 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| Mathematics | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | =302 | 65.0 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | =304 | 64.2 | 2025 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Medicine | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Natural Sciences | =365 | 64.8 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences & Medicine | =396 | 60.5 | 2026 |
| Computer Science & Information Systems | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Biological Sciences | 451-500 | - | 2026 |