Khalifa University of Science and Technology has announced that it secured the top spot in the UAE across ten disciplines, according to the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025. Notably, the university’s petroleum engineering program rose to seventh place globally, maintaining its position among the world’s top ten universities in this field for three consecutive years.

The university also improved its ranking to 102nd in electrical and electronic engineering. Additionally, it advanced to 107th in engineering and technology, up from 129th place last year. These rankings underscore Khalifa University’s prestigious standing, bringing it closer to the top 100 globally.

In mathematics, Khalifa University made significant progress, achieving 127th place worldwide, a marked improvement from being listed among the top 250 universities. Similarly, the university’s ranking in physics and astronomy improved, placing it among the top 300, having previously been in the top 400. It also rose in the life sciences category, entering the list of the top 500 universities.

The university ranked 156th in computer science and information systems, and it maintained its position among the top 200 universities globally for the second consecutive year in three disciplines: mechanical and aerospace engineering, civil and structural engineering, and chemical engineering. Khalifa University is also the only institution in the UAE to feature in the top 250 for materials science.

Furthermore, the university retained its ranking in chemistry and environmental science within the top 300, and it maintained its position in the field of medicine for the third consecutive year. For the first time, Khalifa University entered the humanities and social sciences rankings, reflecting its academic expansion into diverse disciplines.

This year’s rankings were based on an analysis of over 5 200 institutions worldwide, reaffirming Khalifa University’s status as a leading center for research and academic excellence on a global scale.