Achievements and Awards

Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University boosts its global presence in the Shanghai ranking

For academic majors 2026

2026

Full Institutional Accreditation until 2032

from the Education and Training Evaluation Commission, represented by the National Center for Academic Accreditation and Evaluation.

23 Mar 2025

Second Place in the “Naql Thon” Hackathon

The team of female students from the College of Computer and Information Sciences 'Sandan'

17 Dec 2025

Top Rankings at the Saudi International Exhibition for Inventions and Innovations “SGiE 2025”

College of Science and College of Applied Sciences

26 Nov 2025

Conditional Program Accreditation for the Bachelor of Law Program

from the Education and Training Evaluation Commission, represented by the National Center for Academic Accreditation and Evaluation (NCAAA), “Etimad,” for the period from October 2025 to September 2027.

05 Nov 2025

Ranked sixth in the 'Education and Training Group' in the 2025 Digital Transformation Index

in the 'Education and Training Group' category, with an integration rate of 84.44%.

24 Nov 2025

Ranks Seventh in the “Excellence” Category

Results of the second edition of the National Digital Education Index (2024-2025), issued by the National Center for E-Learning.

20 Nov 2025

Seventh place in the Times Global Ranking

Within the category (401-500) for the year 2026.

20 Oct 2025

Three silver medals for innovations in the field of health technologies

At the International Exhibition of Ideas, Inventions, and Innovations (IENA-2025) for the College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences

12 Nov 2025

Two gold medals at the International Exhibition for Inventions and Trade 'ITE 2025'

The College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences on two innovations in the field of health

28 Oct 2025

First Place at the International SOMET 2025 Conference

For the 'Mareen' project of the Chair of Artificial Intelligence Research in Healthcare in the 'Best Scientific Paper' track.

08 Oct 2025

Four silver and bronze medals at the Geneva International Inventions Exhibition

Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship

13 Apr 2025

Two gold medals and a silver medal at the Developmental Inventions Exhibition (DIS Expo) in Dubai

The College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences achieves a feat that reflects excellence in innovation and applied research.

23 Dec 2025

Second place in the Saudi University Sports Federation Futsal Championship

Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University team for the sixteenth sports season

16 Dec 2025

Second place in the Environmental Speech Competition among colleges and universities (25th edition)

College of Computer and Information Sciences

08 Dec 2025

Renewal of World Health Organization (WHO) accreditation

As a health-promoting university

20 نوفمبر 2025

Third place in the Saudi Federation University Sports Championship for badminton

For the sixteenth season

19 Nov 2025

Advanced positions in the 'Harf' competition

For female students of the Arabic Language Institute for Non-Native Speakers, in its third edition

23 Oct 2025

Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University Achieves a Patent in Fingerprint Detection and Anti-Counterfeiting

Princess Nourah bint AbdulrahmanUniversity Obtains a Patent for Phosphorescent Materials for Fingerprint Detection and Anti-Counterfeiting

13 October 2026

First Place in the 16th University Sports Season Performance Index

Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University Achieves First Place in the 16th Saudi Universities Sports Performance Index (Women’s Category)

8 October 2026

اعتماد مركز المهارات والمحاكاة الطبية من جمعية القلب السعودية كمركز تدريبي

Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University’s Medical Skills and Simulation Center has been accredited by the Saudi Heart Association to provide Advanced Trauma Life Support (STLS) training

29 September 2026

Achieving Advanced Positions in the 2026 Shanghai Global Ranking of Academic Subjects

Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University achieved advanced positions in the 2026 Shanghai Global Ranking of Academic Subjects, with 14 academic disciplines ranked globally.

22 September 2026

Full Accreditation for 3 Academic Programs

Three academic programs at Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University received Full Academic Accreditation Certificates from the Education and Training Evaluation Commission (ETEC), represented by the National Center for Academic Accreditation and Evaluation (NCAAA), in 2026.

6 September 2026

8 Patents Advancing Innovation in Healthcare and Rehabilitation Technologies

A research team from the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences at the College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, registered eight patents granted by the Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property (SAIP)

30 August 2026

Female Students Win Gold and Silver Medals at the Korea International Women’s Invention Exposition

Female students from the College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences at Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University won gold and silver medals at the Korea International Women’s Invention Exposition for two innovative projects in rehabilitation and physical therapy

17 August 2026

Shanghai Global Ranking of Universities 2026

Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University advanced 55 places in the 2026 Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU)

16 August 2026

Full Accreditation for 4 Academic Programs

Four academic programs at Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University received full accreditation certificates from the Education and Training Evaluation Commission (ETEC), represented by the National Center for Academic Accreditation and Evaluation (NCAAA), in 2026.

8 July 2026

Full Accreditation for the Master’s Program in Clinical Psychology

The Master’s Program in Clinical Psychology at Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University received a Full Programmatic Accreditation Certificate from the National Center for Academic Accreditation and Evaluation (NCAAA).

4 June 2026

Female Students Win 4 Medals at ITEX 2026

Female students from Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University won four gold and silver medals at the ITEX 2026 International Invention Exhibition, held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

22 May 2026

Female Students Achieve First Place in the 4th Parliamentary Championship

Female students from the College of Law at Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University achieved first place in the fourth edition of the Parliamentary Championship.

21 May 2026

The Team Secures Second Place in Women’s Basketball 16th Season

Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University’s team secured second place in the Saudi University Sports Federation Women’s Basketball Championship, as part of the 16th sports season.

12 May 2026

Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University’s team secured first place in the Saudi University Sports Federation Women’s Esports Championship, as part of the 16th sports season.

Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University’s team secured first place in the Saudi University Sports Federation Women’s Esports Championship during the 16th sports season

8 May 2026

4 Academic Programs Receive Full Programmatic Accreditation

Four academic programs at Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University received full accreditation certificates from the Education and Training Evaluation Commission, represented by the National Center for Academic Accreditation and Evaluation (NCAAA).

6 May 2026

Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University Honored Among Distinguished Saudi Universities in Social Responsibility for 2025

As part of efforts to strengthen the enablers of excellence and community sustainability, His Excellency the Minister of Education, Mr. Yousef bin Abdullah Al-Benyan, honored Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University among the distinguished Saudi universities in the field of social responsibility for 2025, in the presence of the Acting President of the University, Dr. Fawzia bint Suleiman Al-Amro, as well as university presidents and representatives of the education, training, and non-profit sectors, at the Ministry of Education headquarters.

03 Apr 2026

Bachelor of Clinical Psychology Program at the College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Receives Full Programmatic Accreditation

The Bachelor of Clinical Psychology program at the College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences at Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University has received full programmatic accreditation from the Education and Training Evaluation Commission, represented by the National Center for Academic Accreditation and Evaluation, for the period from February 2026 to June 2029.

11 Feb 2026

Princess Nourah University Team Wins First Place in Athletics at the Second Gulf Universities Sports Tournament

Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University’s team achieved first place in Athletics competitions as part of the Second Sports Tournament for Female Students of Universities and Higher Education Institutions in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries.

10 Feb 2026

Princess Nourah University Women’s Volleyball Team Wins First Place in the Saudi University Sports Federation Championship

Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University’s women’s volleyball team achieved first place in the Saudi University Sports Federation Volleyball Championship for its sixteenth season, hosted by Imam Abdulrahman bin Faisal University, with the participation of (25) universities from across the Kingdom.

09 Feb 2026

Princess Nourah University Team Wins Second Place in the Saudi University Sports Federation Karate Championship

Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University’s karate team achieved second place in the Saudi University Sports Federation Karate Championship during the sixteenth sports season, which was hosted by the University of Tabuk from 28 to 31 January 2026, with the participation of 12 universities from various regions of the Kingdom.

03 Feb 2026

Student Advisory Council Wins Best Initiative at the GCC Student Advisory Councils Meeting

The Student Advisory Council at the Deanship of Student Affairs, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, won the Best Initiative Award for its initiative “Darb,” during the 10th Meeting of Student Advisory Councils of Universities and Higher Education Institutions of the Gulf Cooperation Council, held from 12 to 13 January 2026 in the State of Qatar.

14 Jan 2026

Princess Nourah University Wins Two Awards for Innovation in E-Learning and Digital Training under the “Impact-Making” Track

Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University won two awards under the “Impact-Making” track as part of the Innovation in E-Learning and Digital Training Award for the year (2024–2025), organized by the National E-Learning Center. The awards were presented during the Digital Education Forum 2025, held at the Center’s headquarters in Riyadh.

06 Jan 2026

“Best Practices in Quality” Award for the “Institutional Classification of Colleges” Initiative

at the 12th Arab International Conference on Quality Assurance in Higher Education.

30 Nov 2025

(Trailblazers Award) for Promoting a Culture of Innovation and Digital Learning

Represented by the Deanship of Development and Quality, for its role in enabling faculty members and female students to acquire skills in artificial intelligence and digital transformation.

23 Nov 2025

My award in innovation in education and e-learning within the 'Making an Impact' track

At the Digital Education Forum 2025

January 6, 2026

Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University Wins Five Medals and an International Award at the 51st Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions

Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, represented by the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center, won five medals and an international award during its participation in the 51st Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions, held in Geneva, Switzerland, with the participation of up to 1,000 inventors from 40 countries around the world.

30 Mar 2026

College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Wins Four Silver Medals at the 16th International Invention Fair in the Middle East

The College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences at Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University won four silver medals at the 16th International Invention Fair in the Middle East, held in the State of Kuwait with participation from innovators and inventors worldwide.

19 Feb 2026

THE World University Ranking

(7) locally Ranked within the (401- 500) internationally

October 2025

QS World University Ranking

(13) locally Ranked within the (801-850) internationally

june 2026

Shangahai Global Ranking of Acadamic subject 2026

(4) locally Ranked within the (101-150) internationally In mathematics

Sep 2016

THE Young University Ranking

(4) locally (154) internationally

(4) locally (638) internationally In social sciences

October 2024

RUR University Ranking 2024

(5) locally (628) internationally In technical sciences

(3) locally Ranked within the (401 - 500) internationally In the social sciences

January 2026

SciMago Rankings 2026

(5) locally (681) internationally

March -2026

QS World Ranking by subject 2026

(10) locally Ranked within the (551-600) internationally In medicine

March -2026

QS World Ranking by subject 2026

(8) locally Ranked within the (650- 601) internationally In computer science and information systems

March -2026

Webometrics 2026

(7) locally (932) internationally

January 2026

QS World Ranking by subject 2026

(8) locally Ranked within the (501- 600) internationally In mathematics

March -2026

THE Asia University Ranking 2026

(8) locally (152) internationally

April -2025

US News Ranking 2026-2027

(6) locally (488) internationally

June -2026

UI GreenMetric 2025

(3) locally (167) internationally

December 2025

THE Interdisciplinary Science Rankings 2026

(4) locally (91) internationally

Novmber 2025

THE Arab University Ranking

(9) locally (20) internationally

Novmber 2025

QS Sustainability Ranking

(9) locally (672) internationally

December 2025

QS Arab Region Ranking 2026

(9) locally (33) internationally

October 2025

Leiden Ranking 2025

(8) locally (748) internationally

July 2025

Shangahai Global Ranking of Acadamic subject 2026

(5) locally (301-400) internationally in Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Sep 2026

THE World Subject Ranking 2026

(3) locally Ranked within the (251- 300) internationally In the life sciences

(1) locally Ranked within the (301-400) internationally in Business Administration

(8) locally (607) internationally Agriculture

Sep 2026

Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University Achieves Advanced Local and Global Rankings in the QS World Ranking by Subject 2026

Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University has achieved advanced positions both locally and globally according to the QS World Ranking by Subject 2026, with the participation of more than 1,500 universities worldwide, including 22 Saudi universities.

12 Apr 2026

Princess Nourah University Achieves Distinguished Academic Milestones in Local and Global Rankings

As part of its continued academic excellence and enhancement of research outputs, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University achieved a series of distinguished milestones by advancing in several local and global rankings, strengthening its academic presence during 2025. The University achieved third place among Saudi universities in the Shanghai Ranking 2025, while maintaining its position within the (301–400) bracket globally, reflecting the strength of its academic outputs. The University also attained advanced local rankings in the Shanghai Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2025 across several disciplines. In the THE World University Rankings by Subject 2025, Princess Nourah University ranked prominently in several fields. In the context of academic and professional development, the University secured the renewal of accreditation for its Academic Excellence Professional Development Program, accredited by the UK’s Advance HE.

07 Jan 2026

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