Abu dhabi: Khalifa University of Science and Technology today announced it has ranked 6th in the world for Petroleum Engineering in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026, climbing from 7th place in 2025.
According to Emirates News Agency, the university has also made gains across other engineering disciplines. The broader subject area of Engineering and Technology scored 131, while Electrical and Electronic Engineering rose to 92nd. Notably, Chemical Engineering made a significant leap into the global Top 100 at 94, up from the 151-200 range in 2025.
With three subjects placed in the global Top 100 and three within the Top 150 worldwide, Khalifa University has secured positions for a total of 15 subjects under different categories in the 2026 QS Rankings by Subject. Additionally, Mathematics remained in the Top 150 at 130, Mechanical Engineering achieved 133rd place, and Computer Science and Information rose to 137th. This year also marks a milestone with Khalifa University receiving its first-ever published broad subject ranking in Natural Sciences, placed 220th globally.
Professor Ebrahim Al Hajri, President of Khalifa University, emphasized the importance of these achievements, noting that the progress in globally competitive disciplines reflects a clear focus on impactful research, particularly in areas critical to the UAE's strategic priorities and the future of energy. He stated that the 6th place ranking in Petroleum Engineering and the consistent rise in several disciplines demonstrate the university's excellence in research, academics, and infrastructure.
The QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026 analysed the reputation and research output of 6,277 institutions globally. Among these, 1,912 were ranked across 55 subjects and 5 broad subject areas, resulting in over 21,000 entries.