King Saud University vs King Abdulaziz University
GURI 2026 comparison
King Saud University has the higher GURI 2026 Global Composite Score (87.77). King Saud University ranks #153 globally with a GURI Score of 87.77, while King Abdulaziz University ranks #314 with a GURI Score of 80.00.
IndicatorKing Saud UniversityKing Abdulaziz University
GURI Global Rank#153#314
GURI Score87.7780.00
CountrySaudi ArabiaSaudi Arabia
National rank#1#3
QS World University Rankings (QS 2026)143163
Times Higher Education World University Rankings (THE 2026)251–300351–400
ShanghaiRanking (ARWU) (ARWU 2025)101-150501-600
Ranking Achievement89.0385.23
Coverage Score100100
IRCI95.1746.35
Institutional Legacy46.0039.33
Institutional Momentum60.0020.00
Regional rank#1 (Arab Region)#6 (Arab Region)
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