Riyadh, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University was recognized as one of the most developed universities in the Arab region, winning the “Recognition Award: Most Improved – Arab Region” in the QS World University Rankings 2025.
The rankings edition included 1,503 international universities, with 20 Saudi universities participating. Princess Nourah University also achieved a ranking among the top 700 global universities.
The rankings aimed to measure the quality of education by evaluating five fundamental indicators: research and innovation, employment, teaching experience, global connectivity, and sustainability.
Princess Nourah University’s progress in the QS World Classification 2025 and its recognition as the best-developed university in the Arab region over the past five years reflect the university’s commitment to achieving the goals of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030.
It also demonstrates the strength of the university’s academic, cognitive, and creative outputs as a competitive advantage in a knowled
ge-based economy.
The university’s progress in the rankings is attributed to its significant development in scientific research, achieved through creating a conducive educational and research environment, funding research, motivating members to pursue high-quality research, and focusing on research strategies aligned with national priorities.
These efforts have contributed to advancing its position in the international rankings and attracting the attention of international students and academics.
Over the past five years, the university has worked on various projects, programs, and quality achievements to provide a distinctive and sustainable educational environment. Pursuing the fourth goal of sustainable development, which is “Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all,” the university created 44 bachelor’s programs, 14 master’s programs, and several initiatives, projects, and local and international partnerships to support academic performance, a
dvocate for women’s causes, and enhance sustainability.
Additionally, the university established the first green hydrogen production plant in the Kingdom in partnership with the University of Tokyo, launched the “Sustainable Green University” initiative, and established the Tuwaiq Academy in partnership with the Saudi Federation for Cybersecurity, Programming, and Drones. Furthermore, the university launched The Center for Women’s Leadership and established the Sarah Al-Sudairi Center for Women’s Studies.
The QS World University Rankings evaluates about 1,500 universities annually and is published by the UK Quacquarelli Symonds institution. It is the only ranking that emphasizes employability and sustainability.
Source: Saudi Press Agency