The Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2019: College of Medicine and College of Science were ranked 1st in Saudi Arabia, the University was ranked 2nd in Saudi Arabia and the Arab Region, and 301-350 globally. Alfaisal University is also recognized as one of world’s top 200 institutions under 50 Years old. 2016 US News: Alfaisal University ranked 12th out of 125 institutions in Arab Region & 5th in Kingdom as Best Arab Universities. QS University Rankings for Arab Region 2015: Alfaisal ranked 1st in Kingdom for second year in row in number of citations per paper. Nature Index 2016 showed Alfaisal University ranking 3rd & 5th in national & regional collaborations, respectively.