KAUST was ranked 119th among 500 global academic institutions in the Nature Index 2020, securing the top position in Saudi Arabia with 84% of the Kingdom's fractional count share. The university also achieved notable rankings in specific disciplines, including 69th in physical sciences, 87th in chemistry, and 89th in earth and environmental sciences. KAUST's Nature Index FC output surpasses that of 17 countries, including the UAE. Why it matters: This ranking highlights KAUST's strong research output and its increasing contribution to global scientific advancements, strengthening the Kingdom's position in research and innovation.
KAUST has been ranked sixth globally and first in the MENA region in the Nature Young Universities Index, which lists the top 175 universities established in the last 50 years. The ranking is based on fractional count of articles published in 2018 in 82 high-quality natural science journals. The report praised KAUST's research quality and contribution to total research outputs in the Middle East. Why it matters: This ranking highlights the rapid rise of KAUST as a leading research institution in the region and globally, demonstrating Saudi Arabia's commitment to scientific advancement.
KAUST was ranked first in Saudi Arabia and in the global top twenty in the Nature Index Annual Tables' new normalized ranking. The ranking considers the number of high-quality articles published as a proportion of an institute's overall output in the natural sciences. This normalized ranking allows institutions of different sizes to be compared on the same basis. Why it matters: This ranking highlights KAUST's growing impact on global scientific research and its commitment to producing high-quality publications.
KAUST researchers are working on solutions to regional and global problems. A KAUST underwater glider completed 1,000 dives in the Red Sea. KAUST was ranked 19th globally in the Nature Index 2016 of top institutions for high-quality science. Why it matters: This illustrates KAUST's commitment to impactful research and its role as a leading scientific institution in the region.
KAUST President Jean-Lou Chameau spoke at the Times Higher Education MENA Universities Summit in Doha, Qatar. He shared his experiences from Caltech and Georgia Tech, emphasizing KAUST's historic undertaking. KAUST's research output leads Saudi Arabia and surpassed other Arab institutes in 2014 according to the Nature Index report. Why it matters: The summit and KAUST's participation highlight the increasing role of universities in driving economic diversification and knowledge creation in the MENA region.