Rankings
Global Rankings & Performance
UHB's ranking performance reflects sustained progress in academic quality, research impact, sustainability, and community engagement — in alignment with Saudi Vision 2030.
Results at a Glance
2026
Sustainability
Global Recognition Framework
#1091–1100
2026
QS Arab Region
#141–150
2026
THE Arab Rankings
+60 Places
2024
THE Impact Rankings (SDGs)
Debut Entry
2024/2025
National Index for Digital Education
2nd Place in KSA
2025
Webometrics
#31 in KSA
3,416+ institutions
Latest
SCIMAGO
#28 in KSA
749+ institutions
Accreditations
NCAAA
Full · Unconditional (2022)
ABET
6-Year · 3 Programs (2024)
Rankings Detail
| Framework | Scope | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Global Recognition — Sustainability | Environmental, social & governance · UN SDGs aligned | — |
| QS Arab Region | Academic & employer reputation, citations, international outlook | 298 universities · 20 countries |
| THE Arab Rankings | Teaching, research, citations, international outlook | Regional Arab universities |
| THE Impact Rankings | Research, community engagement, institutional stewardship across UN SDGs | 2,152 universities · 125 countries |
| Webometrics | Research visibility, web impact, openness, excellence | 3,416+ institutions globally |
| SCIMAGO | Scientific output, citation impact, innovation | 749+ institutions in Saudi Arabia |
Ranking Trend
Multi-Year Progress| Framework | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global Recognition — Sustainability | — | — | #1091–1100 |
| QS Arab Region | #150–160 | #151–160 | #141–150 |
| THE Arab Rankings | — | Debut | +60 places |
| THE Impact Rankings | Debut | — | — |
| Webometrics (KSA) | — | #31 | — |
| SCIMAGO (KSA) | — | #28 | — |
Accreditations
NCAAA
Full · Unconditional — March 2022
All colleges and programs
ABET
6-Year — 2024
Mechanical · Civil · Electrical Engineering
Digital Government Authority
License No. 20250417651
Digital governance & platform compliance