Young Universities
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Saudi Arabia 56 Young University / Institution Rankings - 2025 -
We are proud to present the Young University/Institution Rankings, which evaluate the achievements of universities, research institutes, companies, and hospitals established within the past 30 years. These rankings position young institutions within the global scientific community by showcasing their scientific output, innovations, and contributions. The 30-year timeframe provides a valuable perspective to highlight the development trajectories and scientific achievements of emerging institutions. Our real-time analysis objectively identifies the strengths and weaknesses of young institutions, offering actionable insights to help shape future strategies and academic policies. The Young University/Institution Rankings serve as a reliable, real-time guide, reflecting institutions' global scientific impact through a comprehensive assessment of their performance.
* Total H Index Rankings
Rankings
271
World Rank
2
Country Rank
Ranking Based On Selection:
1
King Abdullah University of Science & Technology
جامعة الملك عبد الله للعلوم والتقنية
Thuwal ,
Saudi Arabia
- Public 2009
Scientist Distribution by Success Percentiles at This Institution:
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Top 10231
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Top 30603
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Top 50890
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Top 701,112
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* Total H Index Rankings
Rankings
1,019
World Rank
5
Country Rank
Ranking Based On Selection:
2
King Khalid University
جامعة الملك خالد
Abha ,
Saudi Arabia
- Public 1998
Scientist Distribution by Success Percentiles at This Institution:
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Top 1047
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Top 30139
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Top 50234
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Top 70353
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* Total H Index Rankings
Rankings
1,117
World Rank
7
Country Rank
Ranking Based On Selection:
3
Taif University
جامعة الطائف
Taif ,
Saudi Arabia
- Public 2003
Scientist Distribution by Success Percentiles at This Institution:
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Top 1040
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Top 30172
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Top 50379
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Top 70517
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* Total H Index Rankings
Rankings
1,438
World Rank
9
Country Rank
Ranking Based On Selection:
4
Qassim University
جامعة القصيم
Buraidah ,
Saudi Arabia
- Public 2004
Scientist Distribution by Success Percentiles at This Institution:
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Top 1028
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Top 30180
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Top 50425
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Top 70698
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* Total H Index Rankings
Rankings
1,719
World Rank
12
Country Rank
Ranking Based On Selection:
5
Prince Sultan University
جامعة الأمير سلطان
Riyadh ,
Saudi Arabia
- Private 1999
Scientist Distribution by Success Percentiles at This Institution:
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Top 1022
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Top 3053
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Top 50102
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Top 70138
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* Total H Index Rankings
Rankings
1,912
World Rank
14
Country Rank
Ranking Based On Selection:
6
Riyadh ,
Saudi Arabia
- Public 2005
Scientist Distribution by Success Percentiles at This Institution:
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Top 1018
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Top 30127
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Top 50230
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Top 70355
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* Total H Index Rankings
Rankings
2,151
World Rank
16
Country Rank
Ranking Based On Selection:
7
Al Jouf University
جامعة الجوف
Sakakah ,
Saudi Arabia
- Public 2005
Scientist Distribution by Success Percentiles at This Institution:
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Top 1015
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Top 3081
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Top 50164
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Top 70221
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* Total H Index Rankings
Rankings
2,283
World Rank
18
Country Rank
Ranking Based On Selection:
8
Alfaisal University
جامعة الفيصل
Riyadh ,
Saudi Arabia
- Private 2002
Scientist Distribution by Success Percentiles at This Institution:
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Top 1014
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Top 3044
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Top 5072
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Top 70107
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* Total H Index Rankings
Rankings
2,464
World Rank
20
Country Rank
Ranking Based On Selection:
9
University of Tabuk
جامعة تبوك
Tabuk ,
Saudi Arabia
- Public 2006
Scientist Distribution by Success Percentiles at This Institution:
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Top 1012
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Top 3082
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Top 50169
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Top 70206
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* Total H Index Rankings
Rankings
2,592
World Rank
21
Country Rank
Ranking Based On Selection:
10
Majmaah University
جامعة آل المجمعة
Al Majma'ah ,
Saudi Arabia
- Public 2009
Scientist Distribution by Success Percentiles at This Institution:
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Top 1011
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Top 3061
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Top 50130
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Top 70206
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* Total H Index Rankings
Rankings
2,608
World Rank
22
Country Rank
Ranking Based On Selection:
11
University of Jeddah
جامعة جدة
Dahaban ,
Saudi Arabia
- Public 2013
Scientist Distribution by Success Percentiles at This Institution:
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Top 1011
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Top 3081
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Top 50156
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Top 70221
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* Total H Index Rankings
Rankings
2,654
World Rank
23
Country Rank
Ranking Based On Selection:
12
Najran University
Arabic
Najran ,
Saudi Arabia
- Public 2006
Scientist Distribution by Success Percentiles at This Institution:
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Top 1011
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Top 3049
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Top 50101
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Top 70130
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* Total H Index Rankings
Rankings
2,667
World Rank
24
Country Rank
Ranking Based On Selection:
13
Prince Mohammad bin Fahd University
جامعة الأمير محمد بن فهد
Khobar ,
Saudi Arabia
- Public 2006
Scientist Distribution by Success Percentiles at This Institution:
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Top 1011
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Top 3037
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Top 5069
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Top 7098
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* Total H Index Rankings
Rankings
3,054
World Rank
25
Country Rank
Ranking Based On Selection:
14
Taibah University
جامعة طيبة
Medina ,
Saudi Arabia
- Public 2003
Scientist Distribution by Success Percentiles at This Institution:
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Top 108
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Top 3073
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Top 50150
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Top 70170
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* Total H Index Rankings
Rankings
3,240
World Rank
26
Country Rank
Ranking Based On Selection:
15
University of Hail
جامعة حائل
Hail ,
Saudi Arabia
- Public 2005
Scientist Distribution by Success Percentiles at This Institution:
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Top 107
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Top 3073
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Top 50180
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Top 70239
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* Total H Index Rankings
Rankings
4,125
World Rank
29
Country Rank
Ranking Based On Selection:
16
Al Bukayriyah ,
Saudi Arabia
- Private 2009
Scientist Distribution by Success Percentiles at This Institution:
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Top 105
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Top 306
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Top 5012
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Top 7013
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* Total H Index Rankings
Rankings
4,139
World Rank
31
Country Rank
Ranking Based On Selection:
17
Shaqra University
جامعة شقرة
Riyadh ,
Saudi Arabia
- Public 2008
Scientist Distribution by Success Percentiles at This Institution:
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Top 104
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Top 3049
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Top 50106
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Top 70149
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* Total H Index Rankings
Rankings
4,246
World Rank
32
Country Rank
Ranking Based On Selection:
18
Al Baha University
جامعة الباحة
Al Baha ,
Saudi Arabia
- Public 2006
Scientist Distribution by Success Percentiles at This Institution:
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Top 104
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Top 3023
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Top 5064
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Top 70131
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* Total H Index Rankings
Rankings
4,968
World Rank
37
Country Rank
Ranking Based On Selection:
19
Effat University
جامعة عفت
Jeddah ,
Saudi Arabia
- Private 1999
Scientist Distribution by Success Percentiles at This Institution:
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Top 103
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Top 3011
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Top 5029
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Top 7040
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* Total H Index Rankings
Rankings
5,187
World Rank
39
Country Rank
Ranking Based On Selection:
20
Jeddah ,
Saudi Arabia
- Private 2003
Scientist Distribution by Success Percentiles at This Institution:
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Top 103
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Top 306
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Top 5012
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Top 7029
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* Total H Index Rankings
Rankings
5,635
World Rank
40
Country Rank
Ranking Based On Selection:
21
Riyadh ,
Saudi Arabia
- Private 2009
Scientist Distribution by Success Percentiles at This Institution:
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Top 102
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Top 309
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Top 5017
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Top 7030
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* Total H Index Rankings
Rankings
6,483
World Rank
41
Country Rank
Ranking Based On Selection:
22
Ar'ar ,
Saudi Arabia
- Public 2007
Scientist Distribution by Success Percentiles at This Institution:
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Top 101
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Top 3031
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Top 5080
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Top 70147
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* Total H Index Rankings
Rankings
6,584
World Rank
42
Country Rank
Ranking Based On Selection:
23
University of Hafr Al Batin
جامعة حفر الباطن
Hafr Al Batin ,
Saudi Arabia
- Public 2014
Scientist Distribution by Success Percentiles at This Institution:
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Top 101
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Top 3022
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Top 5060
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Top 7088
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* Total H Index Rankings
Rankings
6,838
World Rank
45
Country Rank
Ranking Based On Selection:
24
Bisha University
جامعة بيشة
Bisha ,
Saudi Arabia
- Public 2014
Scientist Distribution by Success Percentiles at This Institution:
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Top 101
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Top 3011
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Top 5045
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Top 7084
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* Total H Index Rankings
Rankings
6,938
World Rank
46
Country Rank
Ranking Based On Selection:
25
King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Center
مركز الملك عبدالله للدراسات والبحوث البترولية
Toronto ,
Saudi Arabia
- Institution 2017
Scientist Distribution by Success Percentiles at This Institution:
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Top 101
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Top 305
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Top 505
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Top 705
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