Historic Achievement: Queen Arwa University Becomes the First Yemeni University to Enter the Global (RUR) University Rankings

In a historic moment that Queen Arwa University and the Yemeni nation are proud of, the university is pleased to announce a first-of-its-kind international academic achievement: its official inclusion in the prestigious Round University Ranking (RUR). This exceptional accomplishment makes Queen Arwa University the first-ever Yemeni university, and the only one to date, to receive this high global recognition.

This inclusion, the result of diligent efforts and a meticulous data evaluation and follow-up process that lasted for a year and a half since the university submitted its file in January 2024, marks the first time Yemen has been added to the list of countries covered by the RUR global ranking. This significant national achievement, realized through Queen Arwa University, reflects its deep commitment to excellence and to raising Yemen's profile in international academic forums. It also underscores its role as a pioneering scientific institution founded by Professor Dr. Wahiba Ghaleb Farea (may God have mercy on her) in 1996, with the aim of contributing to building a knowledge society.

Successive Global Achievements: Yemeni Leadership in THE Impact Rankings 2024

This distinction in the RUR ranking is not the only recent international achievement for the university; it adds to its impressive record of leadership. In another international testimony to its firm commitment to sustainable development and community partnership, an integral part of its mission, Queen Arwa University achieved an unprecedented historic milestone for Yemeni higher education by entering the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings for 2024. This makes it the first Yemeni university ever to be included in this prestigious global ranking, where it was placed in the 1501+ overall category.

This achievement is particularly significant given THE Impact Rankings' focus on evaluating universities' performance based on their contribution to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This adds to a previous pioneering step where Queen Arwa University became the first Yemeni university to be added to the THE World University Rankings guide in early 2017, also causing Yemen's name to appear for the first time in this context. (The university currently holds "Reporter" status in THE World University Rankings).

Queen Arwa University's Journey: Commitment to Quality and Excellence

These pioneering achievements are part of Queen Arwa University's ongoing journey since its establishment as the first private university in Yemen, and its constant pursuit of excellence, which has also been reflected in other international rankings:

• Webometrics Ranking (January 2025): The university advanced to 10th place among Yemeni universities (public and private), second among private Yemeni universities in Sana'a, and third among private universities in the Republic of Yemen.
• AD Scientific Index (2024 and 2025): The university was ranked among the best private universities in Yemen, highlighting the research capabilities of its faculty.
• UniRank (January 2025): The university achieved 3rd place in Yemen and 4722nd globally.
• EduRank (2025): The university ranked 10th in Yemen (out of 43 universities), 3rd in Sana'a (out of 27 universities), 3279th in Asia (out of 5830 universities), and 8406th globally (out of 14,131 universities), and is listed among the top 200 Arab universities at 98th place.
• Eduniversal Business Schools Ranking: The only Yemeni university to receive "1 Palme of Excellence" in this ranking since 2010. It is the first and only one locally in this aspect based on deans' recommendations, with a recommendation rate of 153% in its category.
• Eduniversal Best Masters Ranking: The only Yemeni university with globally ranked postgraduate programs in this system. It received "2 Palmes of Excellence," and its programs rank first and solely locally, in addition to ranking 10th for its programs in the Eurasia and Middle East region.

In conclusion, Queen Arwa University, through these pioneering and successive achievements, solidifies its position as a driving force and a role model in Yemen's higher education sector. It opens doors for constructive competition and paves the way for all academic institutions towards further development and advancement of the Yemeni educational system on the global stage, serving the comprehensive development process in the nation.

References:

1. Queen Arwa University profile on Round University Ranking (RUR): https://roundranking.com/universities/queen-arwa-university.html
2. University Rankings in Yemen - uniRank: https://www.unirank.org/ye/ranking/
3. Queen Arwa University on EduRank: https://edurank.org/uni/queen-arwa-university/
4. Queen Arwa University profile on Times Higher Education (THE): https://www.timeshighereducation.com/world-university-rankings/queen-arwa-university
5. Queen Arwa University - Faculty of Commercial Sciences and Administration profile on Eduniversal Business Schools Ranking: https://www.eduniversal-ranking.com/business-school-university-ranking-in-yemen/queen-arwa-university-college-of-commercial-sciences-and-administration/profile-queen-arwa-university-college-of-commercial-sciences-and-administration.html
6. MA in Economy (Accounting) at Queen Arwa University on Eduniversal Best Masters Ranking: https://www.best-masters.com/ranking-master-in-yemen/master-accounting/ma-in-economy-queen-arwa-university.html
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