The Times Higher Education (THE) Subject Rankings 2025 have confirmed Khalifa University of Science and Technology as one of the world's top 150 institutions for Engineering — and the number-one university in the UAE across three key disciplines: Engineering, Computer Science, and Physical Sciences.
Engineering Climbs Into the Global Top 150
Khalifa University's Engineering programme secured a position in the 126–150 global band, cementing its place among the world's leading engineering schools and reinforcing its status as the top engineering faculty in the UAE.
Computer Science and Physical Sciences Enter the Rankings
The Computer Science programme achieved its first-ever placement in the 176–200 global band — a landmark debut for the discipline at the university. Physical Sciences also entered the same 176–200 tier, giving Khalifa University podium positions in three distinct subject areas simultaneously.
How THE Subject Rankings Work
Times Higher Education evaluates universities across individual academic disciplines using research output, teaching quality, and industry impact as core metrics. A ranking in multiple subjects signals broad institutional strength, not just performance in a single field.
University President Responds
Prof. Ebrahim Al Hajri, President of Khalifa University, welcomed the results: "We are delighted to achieve top rankings in the UAE and to be placed among some of the top-ranking institutions globally."
He reaffirmed the university's commitment to academic excellence and its mission to support the UAE's ambition to become a global leader in research and higher education.
Strengthening the UAE's Global Research Profile
These results further establish Khalifa University as a leading hub for science and technology in the region. The university's consistent rise across multiple subject rankings reflects sustained investment in research infrastructure, faculty talent, and academic output — priorities central to the UAE's national development agenda.
