Riyadh: Al-Baha University has strengthened its global standing by advancing in the US News and World Report Best Global Universities rankings. The university ranked 31st nationally, 1,579th globally, and 620th among Asian universities. According to Saudi Press Agency, the university also performed strongly in subject-specific rankings, placing 841st globally in chemistry and 1,172nd globally in engineering. These results underscore the continuous improvement in the quality of the university's research output, the growing impact of its scholarly publications, and the expansion of international research collaborations. The university affirmed that this achievement reflects its ongoing commitment to advancing scientific research and innovation, strengthening international cooperation, and attracting distinguished research talent.
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