Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
King Saud University
King Saud University published 9,551 medicine articles from 2021 to 2025. 2.8% of them have been cited more than 50 times, and 56% were written with co-authors in other countries. That places it 223rd of 1,712 universities worldwide and 1st in Saudi Arabia.
Research profile
| Measure | Value | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Highly cited articles | 264 cited 50+ times | 86 |
| Research output | 9,551 articles | 91 |
| Share highly cited | 2.8% of its articles | 72 |
| International collaboration | 56% with co-authors abroad | 87 |
Can graduates of medical schools in Saudi Arabia train in the US?
The country has a WFME-recognized accreditor. Graduates of schools it accredits meet ECFMG's accreditation requirement for US residency.
- National Center for Academic Accreditations (NCAAA): recognized until 2032 April
A school must itself be accredited by that agency. Every country's status.
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Official site: ksu.edu.sa
Questions
How does King Saud University rank for medicine?
It ranks 223rd of 1,712 universities worldwide and 1st in Saudi Arabia on medical research published from 2021 to 2025.
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2 Minute Medicine. King Saud University: Medicine Ranking. Updated October 28, 2026. https://www.2minutemedicine.com/medical-school-rankings/world/saudi-arabia/king-saud-university/
Sources: OpenAlex (CC0), medicine-field articles published 2021–2025; World Federation for Medical Education, agencies with recognition status (October 2026). Methodology · Download the data (CSV)