KAUST has been ranked No. 1 in the Times Higher Education (THE) Arab University Rankings 2025, marking its third consecutive year at the top. This global recognition reinforces KAUST’s position as the leading research university in the Arab world and reflects the Kingdom’s continued global leadership in science, technology, and innovation.
The announcement was made at the THE Arab Universities Summit 2025 in Jordan, a gathering of higher education leaders, policymakers, and industry partners. This recognition underscores KAUST’s position as one of the region’s best-performing universities across teaching, research, knowledge transfer, and international outlook.