An Exceptional Academic Achievement: Queen Arwa University Secures First Place in Five Prestigious International Rankings and Advanced Global Positions for 2026
In an unprecedented academic achievement that reflects its national and regional leadership, Queen Arwa University has crowned its 2026 journey by securing first place at the level of the Republic of Yemen in five prestigious international rankings, alongside achieving advanced positions in a select group of rigorous global rankings. These achievements reaffirm the university's status as one of the most prominent and influential Yemeni higher education institutions on the international stage.
These exceptional results reflect the high quality of the university's academic and research performance, the success of its strategy aimed at applying the highest standards of accreditation and international competitiveness, and its pioneering, unique role in representing Yemen and adding its name for the first time to major global ranking platforms.
Below is a detailed overview of Queen Arwa University's most notable achievements in the 2026 rankings, along with documented citation links:
1. UniRank: Local Leadership and Arab/International Excellence
UniRank is one of the most renowned global university directories since its establishment in 2005. It evaluates thousands of recognized universities worldwide based on the strength of their academic and digital presence, as well as institutional reputation. In the 2026 edition, the university achieved historical results, including:
First Place (Country Rank 1) among all universities in Yemen.
21st Place among Arabic-speaking universities.
1896th Place (World Rank) globally.
Citation Links:
Yemeni Universities Ranking (UniRank):
https://www.unirank.org/ye/ranking/
Queen Arwa University Profile (UniRank):
https://www.unirank.org/ye/uni/queen-arwa-university/
2. Eduniversal Ranking: Sustainable Leadership and Uniqueness Since 2010
Eduniversal is classified as one of the most important global references for evaluating business and economics schools in over 150 countries. Queen Arwa University (represented by the College of Commercial Sciences and Administration) uniquely stands as the first and only Yemeni university consistently listed in this ranking since 2010. In 2026, it garnered:
First Place locally (Top 1).
An excellence rating of 1 Palme of Excellence, categorized as a Business School with considerable local influence.
A Deans' Recommendation Score of 103‰.
Citation Link:
University Profile in Eduniversal Ranking:
3. Eduniversal Best Masters: Regional Presence and International Ranking for Master's Programs
This ranking focuses on evaluating the best master's programs globally based on academic reputation and employer assessments. In 2026, Queen Arwa University exclusively achieved the following:
The first and only Yemeni university ranked in this classification.
10th Place among universities in the Middle East and Eurasia within its specialization.
Obtained a (1 Palme) rating locally, with one specialized master's program officially ranked.
Citation Link, Master's Programs in Eduniversal Best Masters:
4. Round University Ranking (RUR): Including Yemen's Name Globally
RUR is a rigorous global university ranking that evaluates university performance across 4 core missions (Teaching, Research, International Diversity, and Financial Sustainability). The university recorded an exceptional presence as the first and only Yemeni university listed, being the institution that added Yemen's name to this ranking. 2026 Results:
First Place (Country rank 1) in Yemen.
1180th Place globally (with a score of 26.016).
Indicator Performance: (Teaching: 977, Research: 1197, International Diversity: 1152, Financial Sustainability: 1266 globally).
Citation Link:
University Profile in RUR:
https://roundranking.com/universities/queen-arwa-university.html
5. Higher Education Ranking (HERanking): Excellence in Academic Quality
This ranking relies on measuring university performance according to indicators of academic quality, institutional presence, and impact. In the 2026 edition, the university achieved:
First Place (Country Rank 1) in the Republic of Yemen.
138th Place globally with a total of (6723 Points).
Citation Links:
General Ranking (HERanking):
University Profile (HERanking):
https://heranking.com/2026/qau.edu.ye
6. Times Higher Education Impact Rankings: Sustainable Commitment and Historical Presence
The UK-based "Times" ranking is one of the most influential and trusted rankings globally. The university continued its progress in the 2026 Impact Rankings, settling in the (1001–1500) global band.
It is worth noting that Queen Arwa University achieved a historical precedent as the first Yemeni university to enter the Times rankings in 2024, and the first university to have its name listed on the website (2017-2018), thereby officially adding Yemen's name to its database.
Citation Link:
University Profile in Times Higher Education:
https://www.timeshighereducation.com/world-university-rankings/queen-arwa-university
7. Arab Ranking for Universities
This is a prestigious regional ranking issued by the Association of Arab Universities and the League of Arab States, measuring performance in education, research, and innovation. The university achieved the following positions in 2026:
5th Place among all Yemeni universities (Public and Private).
3rd Place among private Yemeni universities.
2nd Place among private universities in the capital, Sana'a.
Citation Links, General Ranking (Arab Ranking):
https://www.auranking.aaru.edu.jo/rank%20results/
University Profile (Arab Ranking):
https://www.auranking.aaru.edu.jo/rank%20results/queen-arwa-university/
8. AD Scientific Index: Exponential Research Growth
This index is considered one of the leading platforms for measuring the research performance of universities and scientists based on the H-index and citations. In 2026, the university strengthened its research presence with:
5932nd Place globally, and 2609th in Asia.
8th Place among all Yemeni universities (Public and Private).
2nd Place among private universities in Sana'a.
Citation Link, University Profile in AD Scientific Index:
https://adscientificindex.com/h-index-ranking/?ft_university=7122&page=1
Conclusion: National Leadership and Honorable International Representation
Queen Arwa University did not merely settle for achieving local leadership for the year 2026; rather, it charted a national path to be emulated, achieving a series of historical "firsts." Most notably, it added Yemen's name for the first time to major rankings such as Times Higher Education (THE) and RUR, and led the scene as the first recognized Yemeni university in the Eduniversal rankings for master's programs and business schools. This documented outcome proves the university's steadfast commitment to raising the banner of Yemeni higher education in the most prestigious international academic arenas.