Islamic University of Madinah makes major leap in QS Arab University Rankings 2027

The Islamic University of Madinah has achieved significant progress in the 2027 QS Arab University Rankings, released by global organization QS on October 15. The university climbed 32 places, moving from 118th in the 2026 rankings to 86th in 2027, marking the largest improvement among Saudi universities and the second largest among Arab universities.

In a statement on its official X account, the university said that locally, it advanced eight positions among Saudi universities, from 28th to 20th, and five places among public universities, from 22nd to 17th. Its overall score rose from 29.1 to 37 points, a growth rate of 27.1 percent, representing the highest increase in overall score among Saudi universities with comparable data.

The university improved in eight out of ten ranking indicators, reflecting advances in its academic, research, and international performance, as well as its efforts to enhance the quality of its outcomes and its competitive standing both locally and regionally.

President of the Islamic University of Madinah, Dr. Saleh bin Ali Al-Aqla, expressed his gratitude to the Kingdom's leadership for their support of the higher education sector. He emphasized that this progress is the result of institutional work and the efforts of faculty, researchers, staff, and students, and is part of the university's ongoing development journey.

Dr. Saleh bin Ali Al-Aqla also noted the university's commitment to achieving its strategic goals and strengthening its position among global universities, in line with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030.

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