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QS World University Rankings 2026
leads the Arab region, rising to —the first Arab institution ever to enter the top 100. climbs to , and advances to , reinforcing the region's growing influence on the global higher education stage.
In total, of ranked Arab universities improved their position, remained stable, and declined. Eleven institutions appear in the rankings for the first time— , , and . adds two new entrants, and sees one institution ranked for the first time.
The sees rise in rank, with entering the top 200. adds five new entries, while climbs to 347th. and are among the top contributors of new ranked universities worldwide.
, QS Senior Vice President, said:
"Only nine countries added five or more universities to the rankings this year—and three of them are in the Arab region. This reflects a rapidly evolving ecosystem."
Governments in the region are increasingly linking higher education performance to national goals. aims for five universities in the top 200 by 2030. The aligns rankings with its , and incorporates education as a central element of its .
As global competition intensifies QS underscores the importance of international visibility, research collaboration, and graduate outcomes for maintaining momentum.
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