Arab University Rankings 2024

The Times Higher Education Arab University Rankings 2024 ranks 238 institutions from 16 countries or territories. The Arab University Rankings 2024 are derived from the latest World University Rankings 3.0 methodology, with some adjustments and new metrics to reflect the features and missions of universities in the Middle East and North Africa.

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) in Saudi Arabia is number one in the Arab region, thanks to strong performances in the research environment, society and research quality pillars. 

Saudi Arabian universities take five of the top 10 spots, including all the top three places.

Jordan has a university in the top 10 for the first time, with the University of Jordan rising to ninth place. 

Ahlia University in Bahrain is the highest-ranking new entrant at joint 17th, thanks to high scores in the research quality and society pillars.