Official government website of the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia 
Kassim University continued to lead nationally in the UI GreenMetric Ranking of Sustainable Universities 2026 for the fourth consecutive year, achieving 39th place globally after advancing 22 places compared to last year, among more than 2,000 universities and educational institutions from various countries around the world, making it the only Saudi university among the top 100 universities globally in the ranking.
This progress reflects the continued development of the university’s performance in the areas of sustainability, the effectiveness of its initiatives and institutional practices in environmental, academic, and operational aspects, contributing to enhancing the efficiency of resource utilization, supporting sustainable development, and enhancing the university’s competitiveness and international presence.
The UI GreenMetric Sustainable University Rankings for 2026 is based on 60 indicators divided into seven main criteria, including: environment and infrastructure, energy and climate change, waste management, water management, sustainable transport, education and research, as well as governance and digitalization, which have been added to this year’s ranking methodology.
UI GreenMetric is an international ranking specialized in measuring the performance of universities in the field of sustainability, through a set of indicators that monitor policies, practices, and programs related to sustainability, resource efficiency, education and research, governance, and digital transformation.
