GCC has evolved into one of the most vibrant areas in higher education with a few of the most resilient universities in the Arab world. These are institutions that are known because of their research output, academic excellence, and international reputation. With Saudi Arabia’s engineering hubs being ranked as the best globally, and Oman with its picturesque academic campuses, both universities make their own contribution to the academic development of the region. In the 2024-2025 ranking, the top GCC universities are not only the leaders of their fields but also the ones that are innovative, diverse, and employable, and thus, the region is a new power in the world of higher education, reflecting the progress highlighted in Latest Gulf News.
Top 10 Best Universities in the GCC
King Fahd University has risen to the top of the GCC list due to its excellence in science, engineering, and management education. It has the second rank in the region in papers per faculty; this is an indicator of high academic productivity and research power.
KSU was established in 1957, and it is ranked joint 203rd in the world and second in the Arab world. It scores a hundred on its international research network and great web presence. It is also one of the best places to pursue studies, especially among Saudi and international students, due to generous scholarships and free tuition.
Qatar University is the only Qatari institution that has made it to the top three ranks in terms of research collaboration and employer reputation. It is committed to innovation and international collaborations, which position it as the best academic institution in the region.
AUB is one of the symbols of academic excellence in the Arab world. It is a beautiful campus with a reputation for employers and international diversity, located in a beautiful 64-acre campus in Beirut, and it enables the students to intermix professional opportunities with the cultural experience.
Although it dropped to position five, KAU is still doing well in the world ranking, as it ranks joint 143rd in the world. It has the highest APRN and Employer reputation, second in citations per paper, which proves its elite position in global education.
UAEU is ranked sixth in the region and 290th in the world. It was established in 1976, and it is famous for its network of international research and academic excellence. Its employment relations with employers guarantee graduates good employment opportunities.
Khalifa is a young but rapidly rising university and is the seventh in the region, and is outstanding in research and teaching diversity. It has a score of 100 in the number of papers per faculty and continues to be an increasing center of scientific research and invention of technology.
In the eighth position, AUS boasts of a global community- there are more than 93 nationalities of students studying there. The perfect international faculty ratio and English-taught courses improve its cosmopolitan surroundings.
The University of Jordan, which has a reputation for having a good culture and influence on the web, is ranked 498th in the world. The employers find their graduates to be employable and practical.
This university, which is located in the Oman mountains, is ranked 454th in the world. It is bright in its international research partnerships, where it is ranked at position seven in the region in terms of its global academic network.
Why GCC Universities Are Elevating in the World
The educational development in the GCC is encouraged by the strategic investment, cross-border partnerships, and curricula based on research. These universities are not only STEM-oriented but also on the topics of innovation, entrepreneurship, and global employability. Their rising global fame in the QS World Rankings is a manifestation of the intention of the region to be a global education powerhouse.
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