QS University Rankings, a ranking of the top educational institutions in the world, has just released its official 2016/17 edition.
Saudi Arabia's King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals ranked No. 1 in the Arab world and No. 189 globally.
This wouldn't be the first time the kingdom's university tops a QS University ranking . Earlier this year, QS released a regional edition, in which the Saudi university came in at No. 1.
The university also ranked first in the region in 2015.
King Saud University came in at No. 227 in the ranking, making it No. 2 in the Arab world.
Followed by the American University of Beirut ... which jumped 40 places on the ranking. It now stands at No. 228 globally and at No. 3 in the Arab world.
"This significantly improved ranking is a clear testimony of the University’s continuous drive for sustaining excellence in teaching, research, and service, and for becoming a premier University not only in the region but worldwide," Mohamed Harajli, Interim Provost, said in a statement .
“The AUB community, including students, faculty, staff, and alumni should feel proud of this remarkable achievement."
In 2015, AUB ranked No. 268 globally. It's worth noting that AUB appointed Fadlo Khuri as president in that same year. In just one year, the university's ranking jumped up 40 spots.
“I am heartened to learn of the prestigious QS rankings and their affirmation of us as the finest institution of higher learning in Lebanon and among the top 3 in the Arab world,” Khuri said .
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) currently takes the No. 1 globally.
