Islamic University of Madinah ranks ninth in Saudi Arabia in Nature Index 2026
Islamic University of Madinah has secured ninth place among Saudi academic institutions in the Nature Index 2026, marking a new research milestone.
Key Takeaways
AIThe Islamic University of Madinah has achieved ninth place among Saudi academic institutions and twelfth nationally among universities, centers, and research institutes in the Kingdom, according to the Nature Index 2026 results.
The university recorded 17 counted research papers in the index, with an actual research contribution of 3.11 Share in high-quality publications, reflecting the strength and diversity of its scientific output.
Progress in scientific disciplines
The index results showed the university advanced in several fields, ranking fifth in physical sciences, eighth in natural sciences, and eleventh in chemistry among universities and centers in Saudi Arabia.
The Nature Index is an international benchmark that tracks scientific publishing in 178 leading global journals and outlets. Research from the Islamic University has appeared in prestigious journals such as Nature Communications, Advanced Functional Materials, Energy & Environmental Science, and Applied Energy.