Khalifa University Ascends to Second Place in QS Arab Region Rankings
The institution strengthens its position as the UAE's preeminent university, climbing to second in the prestigious Arab regional assessment whilst maintaining its ninth consecutive year as the nation's highest-ranked establishment.
Khalifa University of Science and Technology has advanced to second position in the QS Arab Region University Rankings 2027, ascending from third place in the preceding year whilst consolidating its distinguished standing as the United Arab Emirates’ most prominently ranked university for the ninth successive year.
This notable progression underscores Khalifa University’s established prominence amongst the Arab region’s foremost research-intensive institutions and reflects the institution’s unwavering commitment to investing in scientific expertise, research infrastructure and partnerships with esteemed international academic communities.
The University’s ascent reflects particular strengths in research productivity and faculty excellence. Khalifa University has been recognised amongst the region’s leading establishments for papers per faculty member, citations per faculty, the proportion of international faculty appointments and the calibre of faculty members holding doctoral qualifications.
Professor Ebrahim Al Hajri, President of Khalifa University, observed that the institution’s advancement to second place in the Arab region represents the research strength, talent and international partnerships being cultivated in the United Arab Emirates and beyond. He emphasised that the University’s ambition transcends academic recognition alone, extending toward developing scientific capabilities and technologies that strengthen national industries, accelerate innovation and contribute meaningfully to the UAE’s knowledge-based economy.
The regional achievement arrives following Khalifa University’s advancement to 147th position globally in the QS World University Rankings 2027. The institution has additionally attained sixth place worldwide in Petroleum Engineering in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026, demonstrating both the breadth of its international academic standing and the depth of its expertise in disciplines relevant to the nation’s development priorities.
The QS Arab Region University Rankings evaluation encompasses universities across twenty locations, assessing performance through indicators encompassing academic and employer reputation, research impact and productivity, learning experience and global engagement.
Source: WAM