Kuwait University among top Arab and Gulf universities in 'Clinical Medicine' in Shanghai Ranking 2026

Kuwait University announced that it will maintain its presence in the 2026 ShanghaiRanking’s Global Ranking of Academic Subjects, with its Clinical Medicine program ranked in the 201–300 range globally, marking the highest tier achieved by Arab and Gulf universities in this discipline.

In a press release issued today, the university stated that this ranking places it in the same category as the top-ranked Arab and Gulf universities in Clinical Medicine, reflecting its strong research presence in one of the most competitive medical fields internationally.

The university added that the Global Ranking of Academic Subjects includes approximately 2,000 universities from around 100 countries worldwide, while the Clinical Medicine ranking covers 500 globally ranked institutions, highlighting the intense international competition in academic and research disciplines. Detailed indicator results demonstrated the university’s research presence in the Citation Normalized Impact (CNCI) indicator, as well as in indicators of international collaboration, scientific outputs, and world-class faculty members.

The university emphasized that this achievement aligns with its strategic direction to enhance the quality of scientific research, strengthen its distinguished regional and international presence, expand research cooperation and partnerships, and encourage scientific publication in prestigious journals.

It further stressed its commitment to continuing the development of its research system and fostering a supportive environment for researchers, thereby contributing to improving the quality of scientific output, enhancing its impact and role in serving society, and supporting development in the State of Kuwait.