The Global Rank
# 382
out of 32,000+ universities worldwide
King Saud University Ranking july 2026 – Webometrics Global Position
Explore King Saud University’s july 2026 Webometrics ranking across global visibility, research excellence, openness, and academic performance. See how it compares worldwide.
Country Position
# 1
in Saudi Arabia
Regional Position
# 38
in Asia
Impact Rank
# 851
High influence research output
Openness Rank
# 558
Leading in open access & transparency
Excellence Rank
# 44
Top performance in academic excellence
King Saud University Historical Ranking
Review King Saud University's Webometrics ranking performance across recent editions. The historical overview below highlights changes in global visibility, research impact, openness, and academic excellence over time.
| Year | Edition | World Rank | Continent Rank | Country Rank | Impact Rank | Openness Rank | Excellence Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | july | 382 | 38 | 1 | 851 | 558 | 44 |
| 2026 | jan | 298 | 43 | 1 | 1000 | 295 | 93 |
| 2025 | july | 273 | 37 | 1 | 1000 | 295 | 93 |
| 2025 | jan | 273 | 37 | 1 | 977 | 330 | 70 |
| 2024 | jan | 287 | 10 | 1 | 991 | 345 | 70 |
| 2023 | jan | 296 | 47 | 1 | 974 | 379 | 95 |
| 2022 | jan | 331 | 45 | 1 | 1053 | 427 | 124 |
| 2021 | jan | 378 | 57 | 1 | 1090 | 445 | 206 |
| 2020 | jan | 428 | 59 | 1 | 1117 | 524 | 230 |
| 2019 | jan | 415 | 59 | 1 | 1001 | 572 | 232 |
| 2018 | jan | 328 | 44 | 1 | 420 | 830 | 279 |
| 2016 | jan | 328 | 44 | 1 | 420 | 830 | 279 |
| 2015 | jan | 281 | 43 | 1 | 359 | 190 | 329 |
Universities Ranked Close to King Saud University in Webometrics 2026 july Edition Rankings
| World Rank | University | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 383 | University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus | |
| 384 | Korea University / 고려대학교 | |
| 385 | Sungkyunkwan University / 성균관대학교 | |
| 386 | Xiamen University / 厦门大学 | |
| 387 | Tongji University / 同济大学 | |
| 388 | Medizinische Universität Wien | |
| 389 | Xi'An Jiaotong University / 西安交通大学 | |
| 389 | University of Minnesota Twin Cities | |
| 390 | University of Malaya | |
| 391 | University of Nevada Reno |