Qassim: Qassim University advanced 100 places in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2026 (THE Impact Rankings 2026), reaching the 201-300 band globally, compared to the 301-400 band in the 2025 edition, moving closer to entering the top 200 universities worldwide.

According to Saudi Press Agency, THE Impact Rankings 2026 is one of the most prominent global rankings measuring universities' contributions to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals across education, scientific research, community service, environmental sustainability, and development partnerships.

This achievement extends the university's upward trajectory over the past five years, moving from the 801-1000 band in 2022, to 401-600 in 2023, 301-400 in 2024 and 2025, and now 201-300 in 2026.