KAUST's nanoscience and nanotechnology program was ranked 18th globally in the 2022 US News & World Report's Best Global Universities list. The ranking reflects KAUST's strong performance in basic and applied research at the micro and nano levels, spanning disciplines from chemistry to medical science. KAUST scored 81.7 out of 100, with high scores in citations, normalized citation impact, and international collaboration. Why it matters: This ranking highlights the growing prominence of Middle Eastern universities in advanced scientific fields and KAUST's contributions to global nanoscience research.
MBZUAI is now ranked 19th globally in AI, computer vision, machine learning, and natural language processing according to CSRankings. The university is also top-ranked for computer science in the MENA region. MBZUAI's faculty has grown significantly, with more than 20 new members added in 2022 and Q1 2023, totaling 52. Why it matters: This ranking highlights the rapid rise of MBZUAI as a leading AI research institution in the Middle East, contributing to the UAE's ambitions to become a global AI hub.
KAUST was ranked first in Saudi Arabia and in the global top twenty in the Nature Index Annual Tables' new normalized ranking. The ranking considers the number of high-quality articles published as a proportion of an institute's overall output in the natural sciences. This normalized ranking allows institutions of different sizes to be compared on the same basis. Why it matters: This ranking highlights KAUST's growing impact on global scientific research and its commitment to producing high-quality publications.
MBZUAI has been ranked 127th globally among institutions conducting computer science research and ranks 30th globally in AI, computer vision, machine learning, and NLP. This places MBZUAI ahead of universities such as the University of Michigan, Georgia Tech, Imperial College London and others. MBZUAI is now the top-ranked CS institution in the Arab World and the Middle East and Africa according to CSRankings. Why it matters: This ranking highlights the rapid growth and increasing prominence of AI research in the UAE and the broader Middle East.
KAUST was ranked 119th among 500 global academic institutions in the Nature Index 2020, securing the top position in Saudi Arabia with 84% of the Kingdom's fractional count share. The university also achieved notable rankings in specific disciplines, including 69th in physical sciences, 87th in chemistry, and 89th in earth and environmental sciences. KAUST's Nature Index FC output surpasses that of 17 countries, including the UAE. Why it matters: This ranking highlights KAUST's strong research output and its increasing contribution to global scientific advancements, strengthening the Kingdom's position in research and innovation.
MBZUAI is now ranked 24th globally in AI, computer vision, machine learning, and natural language processing, according to CSRankings. This ranking is attributed to the addition of faculty like Preslav Nakov, Hanan Al Darmaki, and Samuel Horvath. MBZUAI now ranks ahead of universities like the University of Michigan and Imperial College London in specific AI fields. Why it matters: This ranking establishes MBZUAI as the top CS institution in the Arab World and highlights the UAE's growing prominence in AI research.
MBZUAI faculty members led or co-led several top global AI conferences in 2022, including ACL, ICML, CLeaR, and UAI. Faculty members Timothy Baldwin, Le Song, Kun Zhang, and Preslav Nakov held leadership positions at these conferences. According to CSRankings, MBZUAI ranks in the top 30 globally in AI, computer vision, machine learning, and NLP. Why it matters: This highlights MBZUAI's growing influence and reputation in the global AI research community, solidifying its position as a leading institution in the field.
KAUST researchers are working on solutions to regional and global problems. A KAUST underwater glider completed 1,000 dives in the Red Sea. KAUST was ranked 19th globally in the Nature Index 2016 of top institutions for high-quality science. Why it matters: This illustrates KAUST's commitment to impactful research and its role as a leading scientific institution in the region.