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International Rankings Unit
The International Rankings Unit at King Khalid University was established with the aim of enhancing the university’s position at the global level by improving its performance in international academic rankings. The unit seeks to achieve academic and research excellence and to enhance the university’s reputation through improving the quality of education, research, and academic services provided. Through dedicated work and cooperation with various colleges and departments, the unit aims to achieve international rankings that reflect the level of excellence attained by the university.
To make the International Rankings Unit at King Khalid University a leading entity in improving and enhancing the university’s ranking at both regional and international levels, through achieving distinguished academic and research quality standards, and contributing to raising the university’s status as a leading scientific beacon and an influential institution within the global academic community.
The International Rankings Unit at King Khalid University is committed to developing effective strategies to improve the university’s international rankings by enhancing the quality of research, education, and academic services. The unit works on collecting and analyzing data related to international rankings and providing strategic recommendations that help achieve the university’s academic and research goals while strengthening its communication with the global academic community.
Analysis of International Rankings: Collecting and analyzing data related to international university rankings to monitor King Khalid University’s performance and identify areas for improvement.
Developing Improvement Strategies: Designing and implementing strategies aimed at improving the university’s position in international rankings through enhancing the quality of research and education.
Collaboration with Colleges and Departments: Working closely with various colleges and departments to achieve ranking objectives and strengthen internal cooperation.
Raising Awareness and Training: Promoting awareness of the importance of international rankings and providing training programs to support colleges and departments in achieving ranking standards.
Providing Recommendations: Offering data-driven recommendations to improve academic and administrative performance, thereby contributing to enhancing the university’s international ranking.
First: Overall Ranking
| Year | Ranking | Position |
| 2023 | Arab University Ranking | 2nd nationally 7th in the Arab world |
| 2024 | Shanghai Ranking | 5th nationally 401–500 globally |
| 2024 | Times Higher Education (THE) | 401–600 globally 111th among young universities 127th among Asian universities |
| 2025 | QS Ranking | 601st globally |
Second: Subject Rankings According to QS for 2024
Specialization | Position |
Engineering and Technology | 151–200 |
Chemical Engineering and Electronics | 401–450 |
Computer Science and Information Systems | 451–500 |
Medicine | 451–500 |
Natural Sciences | 501–550 |
Physics and Space Sciences | 301–350 |
Mathematics | 351–400 |
Chemistry | 351–400 |
Third: United Nations Sustainable Development Rankings for 2024
Field | Position |
Affordable and Clean Energy | 101–200 |
Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure | 201–300 |
Good Health and Well-being | 301–400 |
Reduced Inequalities | 401–600 |
