RIYADH: The number of Saudi universities in the Academic Ranking of World Universities, also known as the Shanghai Ranking, has increased from six to 15 in a recent classification.
Saudi universities were recognized in 11 scientific disciplines in which they competed for advanced centres. It is among the top 50 international universities where Saudi universities have ranked advanced, including the 15th International Center in Energy Science and Engineering, awarded by King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, as well as the 24th in Nanoscience and Technology awarded by the King. World Center included. Abdulaziz University.
The Shanghai Rankings said that its global survey of academic disciplines in 2022 represents “the most complete and unbiased ranking of international universities by disciplines on the planet”.
This year’s league table includes university rankings in 54 disciplines, including natural sciences, engineering, life sciences, medical sciences and social sciences. The rankings now include more than 5,000 to 1,800 universities spread across 96 countries and territories.
Saudi Arabia ranked first in the Arab world and 30th globally in the Nature Index for scientific research quality, with 26 Saudi universities on the list in 2022, compared to 16 universities in 2018.
In the QS World University Rankings, the number of Saudi universities increased from nine in 2019 to 16.
The number of Saudi universities in the Times Higher Education Ranking for 2022 increased from six in 2019 to 15, while the number of emerging Saudi universities increased from three in 2019 to 12 in the Times International Ranking of Emerging Universities in 2022.
With a focus on research goals, the World University Rankings provide a complete list of the greatest universities in the world. It is the only global university league table that evaluates research-intensive institutions on the basis of all their primary objectives, including teaching (learning environment), research (volume, income and reputation), citation (research impact), industry income (including knowledge). does. Transfer) and International Approach (Staff, Student and Research).
Rayad Al-Hamdani, General Supervisor of Positive Dialogue for Training and Mentoring, said the increase in the number of Saudi universities in the Shanghai rankings is a real sign that support for education at various stages of the kingdom is taking positive steps and making a qualitative leap. Is. In line with Vision 2030.
Al-Hamdani urged national institutions, including universities and academic and professional institutions, to develop their performance by training employees to keep pace with the latest global developments.
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