Umm Al Qura University
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Global #767
Saudi Arabia #13
Institution Info
- Founded
- 1981
- Type
- 4-Year University
- Website
- http://www.uqu.edu.sa
About
Umm Al Qura University is a higher education institution in Saudi Arabia, founded in 1981. Recognized as ranked among the top 1,000 universities worldwide, it is one of the leading universities in Saudi Arabia. The university has a member of Global D-Tier (World 501-1000) and Top 15 Universities in Saudi Arabia.
Rankings
| Source | Year | Rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| QS | 2026 | QS #622 · Ranked | 27.60 |
| THE | 2026 | THE #491 · Ranked | 46.61 |
| UNIRANKS | 2026 | UniRanks #767 · Ranked | 79.89 |
Research Output via OpenAlex
179
h-index
596,879
Citations
27,963
Publications
15,365
i10-index
3.50
Mean Citedness
Tier Memberships
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Motto
"شرف العلم وشرف المكان"
Frequently Asked Questions
Umm Al Qura University is ranked #767 globally according to the UniRanks aggregated ranking. Within Saudi Arabia, it holds the #13 position.
Umm Al Qura University was founded in 1981, making it 45 years old. It is one of the established institutions in Saudi Arabia.
Umm Al Qura University has produced 27,963 research publications with 596,879 total citations and an h-index of 179, according to OpenAlex data.