King Khalid University was ranked high in the Times' (World University Rankings by Subject); one of the world's most reputable ranking authorities. The university went head-to-head with many competing international universities, which is largely attributed to the ongoing national education developments in light of the Saudi Vision 2030.

Vice-President for Graduate Studies and Research, Prof. Hamid bin Majdou Al-Qarni, stated that the ranking included the following studies; Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, Education, Computer Science, Bioscience, and Medicine.

Al-Qarni also highlighted the different placements each field received in the ranking.

• Engineering Studies placed 3^rd nationally and 201^st internationally.
• Physics Studies placed 3^rd nationally and 251^th internationally.
• Education Studies placed 5^th nationally and 401^st internationally.
• Computer Science Studies placed 401^st internationally.
• Bioscience Studies placed 5^th nationally and 501^st internationally.
• Education Studies placed 5^th nationally and 401^st internationally.
• Social Studies placed 3^rd nationally and 501^st internationally
• Medicine Studies placed 601^st internationally.

It is worth noting that the criteria used for the (Times Higher Education Ranking) includes development and innovation metrics, research efforts, and experts' opinion on academic quality and standard of education.

Al-Qarni stated that King Khalid University aspires to become a leading figure in education, research, and innovation, and a model of success that offers the highest quality of education; leading to international academic recognition. Al-Qarni concluded by congratulating His Excellency, the university students and faculty, and the administrative staff.