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Find out which universities lead the way this year with the QS Arab Region University Rankings 2026.
KFUPM is the top university in the Arab Region this year, one of nearly 300 universities to be featured.
Other top universities in the region include second-placed Qatar University and third-placed Khalifa University. A broad range of study destinations are represented at least once, including the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Lebanon.
Find out which universities lead the way this year with the QS Arab Region University Rankings 2026.
KFUPM is the top university in the Arab Region this year, one of nearly 300 universities to be featured.
Other top universities in the region include second-placed Qatar University and third-placed Khalifa University. A broad range of study destinations are represented at least once, including the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Lebanon.
We've created a new label to recognise universities that actively engage with QS by submitting data for our rankings. Here's what it means to be called a QS Contributor.
QS Arab Region University Rankings 2026
Find out which universities lead the way this year with the QS Arab Region University Rankings 2026.
KFUPM is the top university in the Arab Region this year, one of nearly 300 universities to be featured.
Other top universities in the region include second-placed Qatar University and third-placed Khalifa University. A broad range of study destinations are represented at least once, including the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Lebanon.
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Find out which universities lead the way this year with the QS Arab Region University Rankings 2026.
KFUPM is the top university in the Arab Region this year, one of nearly 300 universities to be featured.
Other top universities in the region include second-placed Qatar University and third-placed Khalifa University. A broad range of study destinations are represented at least once, including the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Lebanon.
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Published on: 16 October 2025
Published on: 16 October 2025
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A QS Contributor is a university that actively submits data to QS for rankings purposes but is not included in the final rankings due to factors like specialization or eligibility. This status recognizes their commitment to transparency and global academic engagement.
Contributors for the QS World University Rankings: Arab Region 2026 are listed here.
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