According to the latest statistics from InCites, a platform by the international analytics firm Clarivate, approximately 13.35% of the university’s research publications are ranked among the top 10% most-cited scientific works worldwide.
The university’s faculty and researchers have published 8,660 scholarly articles documented in the Clarivate database, reflecting a strong commitment to high-quality, impactful research that contributes meaningfully to global knowledge.
These publications have collectively garnered 124,522 scientific citations, with an average of 14 citations per article—a notable figure that underscores the academic influence and credibility of the university’s research output.
Furthermore, the data reveals that 34% of the university’s publications appeared in top-tier journals classified in the first quartile (Q1), solidifying the university’s status among leading research institutions both regionally and globally.
The university emphasized that this achievement reflects its strategic vision to advance high-impact research and address both local and global challenges through the production of reliable and influential knowledge.
As one of Saudi Arabia’s largest and most prominent universities, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University continues to strengthen its position on the regional and international academic landscape—driven by ongoing investment in academic excellence, innovation, and alignment with Saudi Vision 2030.
Source: InCites platform data, based on Clarivate’s global research performance analytics
