Khalifa University climbs 25 places to rank 177th globally in QS World University Rankings 2026
22 June 2025 13:12
ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)Khalifa University of Science and Technology has climbed 25 places to be ranked 177th globally in the QS World University Rankings 2026, securing a spot among the world's top 200 universities.For eight consecutive years, Khalifa University has remained the top institution in the UAE, reinforcing its status as a national leader in higher education and research.In the 2026 edition, the university leads across several key indicators including 11th in the world for International Faculty, top in UAE for International Students, Citations per Faculty, and Faculty Student Ratio and 37th globally for Academic Reputation, affirming its leadership in attracting global talent and producing high-impact scientific research.The new QS rankings evaluated more than 8,467 universities from across 106 countries, with Khalifa University leading all 12 universities from the UAE, with a Graduate Employment Rate of an impressive 94 per cent.Professor Ebrahim Al Hajri, President, Khalifa University, said: 'As global academic and research landscape evolve, our consistent climb to reach the top 200 in the 2026 QS World University Rankings reinforces Khalifa University's status as a driving force in science and technology, particularly among researchers and students seeking world-class opportunities closer to home.
"The 177th rank remains a testament to our faculty and students whose work continues to make a positive impact, while highlighting our global growing presence. Through our diverse academic community and our expanding international and regional industry collaborations, we are consistently contributing to meeting UAE's ambitions in knowledge economy leadership.'
Source: Aletihad - Abu Dhabi
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