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Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University (IAU)

Location

Dammam Campus, Dammam Saudi Arabia

Ranking

# =513QS World University Rankings

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117Undergrad. & Postgrad. Programmes

University Profile

About Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University (IAU)

Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University opened its doors to women and men in 1975 with two pioneering colleges - the College of Medicine and the College of Architecture.  Almost four decades later this academic institution has grown into a leading research university with 21 colleges spread throughout the Eastern Province and a student population of over 45,000. 

As a preeminent research-based institution, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University continues to grow and develop, continually assessing and improving its curricula and expanding its academic capabilities in all disciplines, while at the same time engaging the public in addressing environmental and community challenges.

IAU is one of the most well-respected research institutions in the Kingdom. Our prolific faculty and researchers have made great strides across all disciplines from such diverse fields as medical breakthroughs to advances in environmental architecture.
IAU’s commitment to research is evidenced by not only the juried scientific journals that are published here but the numerous research entities that call IAU their home, including the Deanship for Scientific Research, The Prince Mohamed Bin Fahd Center for Research and Consultation Studies, the Center for Scientific Publications, the Center for Urban Studies and the new Center for Patents and Technology Transfer.


About Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University (IAU)

Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University opened its doors to women and men in 1975 with two pioneering colleges - the College of Medicine and the College of Architecture.  Almost four decades later this academic institution has grown into a leading research university with 21 colleges spread throughout the Eastern Province and a student population of over 45,000. 

As a preeminent research-based institution, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University continues to grow and develop, continually assessing and improving its curricula and expanding its academic capabilities in all disciplines, while at the same time engaging the public in addressing environmental and community challenges.

IAU is one of the most well-respected research institutions in the Kingdom. Our prolific faculty and researchers have made great strides across all disciplines from such diverse fields as medical breakthroughs to advances in environmental architecture.
IAU’s commitment to research is evidenced by not only the juried scientific journals that are published here but the numerous research entities that call IAU their home, including the Deanship for Scientific Research, The Prince Mohamed Bin Fahd Center for Research and Consultation Studies, the Center for Scientific Publications, the Center for Urban Studies and the new Center for Patents and Technology Transfer.


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Rankings & Ratings

Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University (IAU) is one of the top public universities in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. It is ranked #=513 in QS World University Rankings 2025.

QS World University Rankings

  • 2019
    #581-590
  • 2020
    #541-550
  • 2021
    #521-530
  • 2022
    #521-530
  • 2023
    #=477
  • 2024
    #=595
  • 2025
    #=513

QS World University Rankings

  • 2019
    #581-590
  • 2020
    #541-550
  • 2021
    #521-530
  • 2022
    #521-530
  • 2023
    #=477
  • 2024
    #=595
  • 2025
    #=513

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