King Khalid University
(KKU)
About
King Khalid University is a public university in Abha, Saudi Arabia. Established in 1998, the university came to being through the merger of the satellite campuses of Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University and King Saud University into one entity. It is named after King Khalid bin Abdulalziz, the ruler of Saudi Arabia from 1975 until 1982.
Ranking Overview
LatestRanked Top 251 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 57 subject rankings
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Key Facts
- Students
- 29,832
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 7.1 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 15%
- Female : Male
- 55 : 45
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownUS News
20 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Polymer Science | 49 | 56.8 | 2026 |
| Optics | =62 | 56.8 | 2026 |
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | 73 | 56.8 | 2026 |
| Condensed Matter Physics | 93 | 56.8 | 2026 |
| Engineering | 96 | 56.8 | 2026 |
| Mechanical Engineering | =124 | 56.8 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =138 | 56.8 | 2026 |
| Energy and Fuels | 146 | 56.8 | 2026 |
| Chemical Engineering | 169 | 56.8 | 2026 |
| Physics | =186 | 56.8 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | =212 | 56.8 | 2026 |
| Artificial Intelligence | 248 | 56.8 | 2026 |
| Nanoscience and Nanotechnology | =271 | 56.8 | 2026 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | 274 | 56.8 | 2026 |
| Plant and Animal Science | =357 | 56.8 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | =366 | 56.8 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =371 | 56.8 | 2026 |
| Agricultural Sciences | =443 | 56.8 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =531 | 56.8 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =766 | 56.8 | 2026 |
THE
9 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Education | 67 | 58.7 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 126–150 | 54.8 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 151–175 | 54.9 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 176–200 | 49.5 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 201–250 | 44.9 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 251–300 | 47.1 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 251–300 | 35.4 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 301–400 | 40.1 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 401–500 | 34.6 | 2026 |
ARWU
15 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Energy Science & Engineering | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Metallurgical Engineering | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Instruments Science & Technology | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Civil Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Chemical Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Water Resources | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Agricultural Sciences | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Veterinary Sciences | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Dentistry & Oral Sciences | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Materials Science & Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Chemistry | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
QS
13 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical Engineering | 151-200 | - | 2026 |
| Chemistry | 201-250 | - | 2026 |
| Social Sciences & Management | =243 | 67.8 | 2025 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| Mathematics | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | =302 | 65.0 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | =304 | 64.2 | 2025 |
| Medicine | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Natural Sciences | =365 | 64.8 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences & Medicine | =396 | 60.5 | 2026 |
| Computer Science & Information Systems | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Biological Sciences | 451-500 | - | 2026 |