Domain · Physical Sciences · Kuwait
Physical Sciences research in Kuwait
American University of the Middle East ranks first in Kuwait for Physical Sciences research in 2022–2025 (#1,967 worldwide), followed by Gulf University for Science & Technology and Kuwait University.
- Kuwait's world rank
- #79 of 157 countries, 2022–2025
- Works, 2022–2025
- 4.3k
- Top-10% rate
- 17.3%
- Ranked institutions
- 9
Research strength only: this says nothing about teaching, admissions or cost.
What is the best university for Physical Sciences in Kuwait?
| # | Institution | World rank | Score | Top-10% rate | Works |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | American University of the Middle EastAl ‘Uqaylah | #1,967 | 19.9 | 25.0% | 820 |
| 2 | Gulf University for Science & TechnologyKuwait City | #2,027 | 19.5 | 29.0% | 333 |
| 3 | Kuwait UniversityKuwait City | #2,768 | 16.2 | 14.9% | 964 |
| 4 | Kuwait Institute for Scientific ResearchKuwait City | #3,207 | 14.7 | 14.8% | 482 |
| 5 | Kuwait College of Science and TechnologyKuwait City | #4,842 | 10.3 | 21.4% | 308 |
| 6 | Public Authority for Applied Education and TrainingKuwait City | #5,358 | 9.3 | 11.1% | 337 |
| 7 | Australian University, KuwaitKuwait City | #6,370 | 7.4 | 25.9% | 165 |
| 8 | Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (Kuwait)Kuwait City | #6,764 | 6.8 | 4.8% | 504 |
| 9 | American University of KuwaitKuwait City | #8,523 | 4.4 | 14.9% | 146 |
Institutions in Kuwait above the floor of 40 fractional works in Physical Sciences, ordered by their worldwide rank on research quality, 2022–2025.
How Kuwait compares with other countries in Physical Sciences