Unveiling Leading Gulf Universities for Academic Success

Explore renowned Gulf universities known for their exceptional education, offering innovative programs and comprehensive resources. Discover institutions that prepare students for success with cutting-edge curricula and a commitment to academic excellence.

Top 20 Pioneers of Excellence in Higher Education Across the Gulf

Explore the top universities in the Gulf known for their academic excellence and innovative programs. These leading institutions set the standard in higher education.

Rank
1
Overall Score:
89
Academic Reputation
92
Citations per Faculty
80
Academic Reputation
92
Citations per Faculty
88
Employer Reputation
85
Employment Outcomes
80
Sustainability Ratio
70
Rank
2
Overall Score:
87
Academic Reputation
84
Citations per Faculty
70
Academic Reputation
78
Citations per Faculty
72
Employer Reputation
80
Employment Outcomes
83
Sustainability Ratio
80
Rank
3
Overall Score:
85
Academic Reputation
90
Citations per Faculty
77
Academic Reputation
87
Citations per Faculty
80
Employer Reputation
88
Employment Outcomes
85
Sustainability Ratio
82
Rank
4
Overall Score:
84
Academic Reputation
88
Citations per Faculty
74
Academic Reputation
85
Citations per Faculty
89
Employer Reputation
84
Employment Outcomes
81
Sustainability Ratio
75
Rank
5
Overall Score:
83
Academic Reputation
96
Citations per Faculty
87
Academic Reputation
84
Citations per Faculty
78
Employer Reputation
87
Employment Outcomes
83
Sustainability Ratio
77
Rank
6
Overall Score:
82
Academic Reputation
85
Citations per Faculty
72
Academic Reputation
82
Citations per Faculty
76
Employer Reputation
80
Employment Outcomes
83
Sustainability Ratio
78
Rank
7
Overall Score:
80
Academic Reputation
85
Citations per Faculty
70
Academic Reputation
80
Citations per Faculty
74
Employer Reputation
82
Employment Outcomes
78
Sustainability Ratio
73
Rank
8
Overall Score:
78
Academic Reputation
83
Citations per Faculty
68
Academic Reputation
74
Citations per Faculty
68
Employer Reputation
76
Employment Outcomes
74
Sustainability Ratio
72
Rank
9
Overall Score:
88
Academic Reputation
75
Citations per Faculty
70
Academic Reputation
78
Citations per Faculty
75
Employer Reputation
75
Employment Outcomes
79
Sustainability Ratio
70
Rank
10
Overall Score:
77
Academic Reputation
87
Citations per Faculty
75
Academic Reputation
86
Citations per Faculty
83
Employer Reputation
88
Employment Outcomes
85
Sustainability Ratio
78
Rank
11
Overall Score:
75
Academic Reputation
82
Citations per Faculty
75
Academic Reputation
73
Citations per Faculty
70
Employer Reputation
79
Employment Outcomes
75
Sustainability Ratio
65
Rank
12
Overall Score:
74
Academic Reputation
78
Citations per Faculty
69
Academic Reputation
78
Citations per Faculty
74
Employer Reputation
81
Employment Outcomes
80
Sustainability Ratio
82
Rank
13
Overall Score:
72
Academic Reputation
84
Citations per Faculty
72
Academic Reputation
71
Citations per Faculty
68
Employer Reputation
74
Employment Outcomes
72
Sustainability Ratio
68
Rank
14
Overall Score:
71
Academic Reputation
79
Citations per Faculty
68
Academic Reputation
70
Citations per Faculty
65
Employer Reputation
78
Employment Outcomes
76
Sustainability Ratio
72
Rank
15
Overall Score:
70
Academic Reputation
81
Citations per Faculty
70
Academic Reputation
74
Citations per Faculty
70
Employer Reputation
82
Employment Outcomes
79
Sustainability Ratio
70
Rank
17
Overall Score:
68
Academic Reputation
85
Citations per Faculty
74
Academic Reputation
79
Citations per Faculty
75
Employer Reputation
84
Employment Outcomes
80
Sustainability Ratio
74
Rank
18
Overall Score:
67
Academic Reputation
76
Citations per Faculty
66
Academic Reputation
72
Citations per Faculty
68
Employer Reputation
70
Employment Outcomes
72
Sustainability Ratio
69
Rank
19
Overall Score:
65
Academic Reputation
74
Citations per Faculty
63
Academic Reputation
66
Citations per Faculty
62
Employer Reputation
76
Employment Outcomes
74
Sustainability Ratio
76
Rank
20
Overall Score:
64
Academic Reputation
87
Citations per Faculty
80
Academic Reputation
82
Citations per Faculty
77
Employer Reputation
80
Employment Outcomes
77
Sustainability Ratio
79

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