Al-Quds University achieved a prestigious academic accomplishment by ranking first in Palestine in the QS Arab Region University Rankings 2025, surpassing 11 Palestinian universities in this international ranking, and ranked 52nd in the Arab world out of 246 Arab universities included in the ranking. This outcome serves as a testament to the university’s unwavering commitment to enhancing its academic and research performance at both the local and regional levels.

Reflecting on this accomplishment, the President of Al-Quds University, Prof. Imad Abu Kishek, underlined its significance as a landmark in the University’s pursuit of enhancing its standing among the prestigious universities in the Arab world through comprehensive development strategies. Prof. Abu Kishek extended his congratulations to the University’s community acknowledging their role in achieving this distinction within a series of successive global and regional achievements.

The QS ranking is predicated on a set of criteria that include the quality of education, scientific research, academic reputation, and others, which the university made significant strides in enhancing within the framework of a pioneering strategy and advanced vision in various fields. Notably, Palestine ranked first among Arab countries in the “Citation per Paper” criterion in the field of scientific research compared to “Papers per Faculty.” This outcome is indicative of the enhanced quality of research and scientific research in Palestinian universities, thereby elevating their academic standing and showcasing their contribution to the scientific community at both the Arab and international levels.