Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University has achieved a significant milestone in the Times Higher Education Asia University Rankings 2026, advancing to 116th place in Asia after being ranked within the 201–250 band last year. This progress has placed the University 7th nationally among Saudi universities, according to the latest rankings released by Times Higher Education.
The latest results reflect notable progress in the University’s competitive performance, with the University climbing four positions nationally to secure 7th place, compared to 11th in the previous edition. This advancement underscores the success of the University’s strategic efforts to enhance the quality of its academic and research outcomes.
The University also demonstrated strong international standing by ranking among the top 450 universities worldwide, while earning a distinguished regional position among the top 20 universities in the Arab region, reflecting sustained growth in research performance, international engagement, and institutional impact.
This achievement marks another milestone in the University’s upward trajectory to strengthen its position in the higher education landscape and to transform innovative ideas into impactful contributions that support national development, in alignment with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030.
It also reflects the University’s ongoing commitment to maintaining high standards in education, research, and sustainability, while preparing highly qualified national talents capable of enhancing the Kingdom’s regional and global presence across prestigious academic platforms.
