Gulf Medical University ranks 1st in Arab Region for international student ratio

Gulf Medical University (GMU) has debuted in the QS World University Rankings: Arab Region 2027, placing 125th overall and ranking first in the Arab Region for its international student ratio.

This achievement follows GMU being named number one globally for International Outlook in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2027, where it achieved a score of 99.4. It is the only specialized medical and health sciences university in the UAE to be featured in the 2027 THE edition.

The university utilizes an integrated academic health system, allowing students to train within the Thumbay Healthcare Network and Thumbay University Hospital. In the THE Impact Rankings 2026, which assess progress toward UN Sustainable Development Goals, GMU ranked 23rd globally for Reduced Inequalities (SDG 10), 60th for Quality Education (SDG 4), and 64th for Good Health and Well-being (SDG 3).