King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) Ranking 2027

GURI 2027 summary

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) is ranked #789 in the Global University Rankings Index (GURI) 2027 Global Composite Ranking, with a GURI Score of 60.00. GURI evaluates the university's performance across major global ranking systems including QS, Times Higher Education and ShanghaiRanking, alongside ranking coverage, inter-ranking consistency, institutional legacy and momentum.

Performance across ranking sources

• QS World University Rankings (QS 2027): Data is not available for this ranking source in the applicable GURI cycle.
• Times Higher Education World University Rankings (THE 2027): Data is not available for this ranking source in the applicable GURI cycle.
• ShanghaiRanking (ARWU) (ARWU 2026): ranked 201-300

Common questions

What is King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) ranked in the world?

#789 of 2394 universities in the GURI 2027 Global Composite Ranking, with a GURI Score of 60.00.

Is King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) ranked by QS, Times Higher Education and ShanghaiRanking?

It appears in 1 of the three ranking systems used in the GURI 2027 edition: ShanghaiRanking (ARWU) (ARWU 2026).

How has King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)'s GURI position changed?

GURI 2027: #789 (score 60.00) · GURI 2026: #765 (score 60.00) · GURI 2025: #753 (score 60.00) · GURI 2024: #736 (score 58.00)

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