MENU

King Saud University

P.O. Box 2425, Riyadh

  • #=200 QS Global World Ranking
  • PublicStatus
  • Very HighResearch Output
  • 35,607Total Students
  • 3,892Faculty
  • 4,111Int'l Students
QS Global World Ranking
The University’s position in the current QS World University Rankings.
Status
Whether the University is funded by the government of that country or state, or funded by private donations.
Research Output
The research intensity of the University, based on the number of papers output relative to the University’s size.
Total Students
The number of full time equivalent students enrolled at the University.
Faculty
The number of full time equivalent teaching staff employed by the University.
Int'l Students
The number of full time equivalent international students enrolled at the University.

Related content

University highlights

QS World University Ranking

  • 2012
    #197
  • 2014
    #=253
  • 2015
    #=249
  • 2016
    #237
  • 2017
    #227
  • 2018
    #221
  • 2019
    #256
  • 2020
    #=281
  • 2021
    #=287
  • 2022
    #=277
  • 2023
    #=237
  • 2024
    #=203
  • 2025
    #=200
View all ranking data

Student & Staff

Total students
35,607

7%
93%

International students
4,111

30%
70%

Total faculty staff
3,892

1834
2058

Total students
35,607

7%
93%

International students
4,111

30%
70%

Total faculty staff
3,892

2058
1834
2024
QS Stars is a rating system that helps you select the right university based on your interests. It provides a detailed look at an institution, identifying which universities rate highest in the specific topics that matter to you, like facilities, graduate employability, social responsibility, inclusiveness, and more.
Know more about QS stars

Campus locations

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

P.O. Box 2425, Riyadh, SA,

P.O. Box 2425 , Riyadh , Saudi Arabia , 11451

Similar Universities

Al Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University Logo
Al Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University

Riyadh, Riyadh

Universidad ORT Uruguay cover image Universidad ORT Uruguay Logo
Universidad ORT Uruguay

Cuareim 1451, Montevideo

Universidad de Guadalajara (UDG) cover image Universidad de Guadalajara (UDG) Logo
Universidad de Guadalajara (UDG)

Av. Juárez 976, Col Centro 44100, Guadalajara

701-750 QS World University Rankings 4 QS stars
The University of Sheffield
The University of Sheffield

Western Bank, Sheffield

=78 QS World University Rankings
Universidad ORT Uruguay Logo
Universidad ORT Uruguay

Cuareim 1451, Montevideo

La Trobe University Logo
La Trobe University

La Trobe University, Melbourne

=400 QS World University Rankings 5+ QS stars
ESMT Berlin Logo
ESMT Berlin

Schlossplatz 1, Berlin

University College Dublin cover image University College Dublin Logo
University College Dublin

Belfield, Dublin

185 QS World University Rankings

Test preparations

Test Preparations mobile image
Test Preparations desktop image

Join QS Leap, the most advanced free test-prep platform in the world!

Explore

English language requirements

IELTS
IELTS
This institution accepts IELTS! Find your nearest test centre and test dates.
Please check the specific English language requirements for your chosen course with the university.

Featured University

Sponsored
IE University
Segovia, Spain +1
View Programs
435
QS World University Rankings
  • 10 UG & 47 PG
    Total courses
  • Private
    Status
  • High
    Research output
King Saud University EN