In a new assessment: The University of Science and Technology – Main Campus Aden tops the list of Yemeni universities according to the Webometrics global ranking.

Special Report – Aden: The University of Science and Technology – Main Campus, Aden, has continued its academic leadership by achieving a new milestone that reaffirms its distinguished position in the educational landscape. It ranked first among private universities and second among all Yemeni universities in the July 2025 edition of the Webometrics Ranking of World Universities. This ranking is one of the most prestigious and widely used global indicators for evaluating the institutional and academic performance of universities, based on three main indicators: research excellence, digital impact, and scientific openness. This distinction is the fruit of cumulative and continuous efforts exerted by the university's leadership and staff over the past years to establish a culture of quality, enhance scientific research, and foster openness to the local and international environment. This also culminated in the university's advancement to 25th place among Arab universities in the 2024 ranking. In a special statement, the Acting President of the University, Professor Dr. Abdul Ghani Hamid, expressed his immense pride in this achievement, extending his congratulations and appreciation to all members of the university's faculty, administrative staff, and students, who contributed to this success and solidified the university's position as a leading center of learning. He added that this ranking reflects the university's strategic vision of enhancing academic excellence, expanding scientific partnerships, and embracing global advancements in knowledge. Coinciding with the announcement of the high school graduation results, the university dedicated this achievement to its students, affirming its commitment to welcoming them to a new phase of academic achievement within a stimulating university environment that fosters excellence and innovation, preparing them to be future leaders. The university concluded its statement by emphasizing its continued development of its academic programs, strengthening its position on the regional higher education map, and confidently progressing towards global recognition. Ranking website link: https://www.webometrics.org/yemen