Best Universities for Blockchain 2022: King Saud University
The only university representing the Middle East takes the No. 48 spot. This story is part of CoinDesk's Education Week.
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King Saud University (ksu.edu)
King Saud University (ksu.edu)
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The first university founded in Saudi Arabia, King Saud University has almost 40,000 students and is well known for its medical program. Through scholarship, it is making a mark in blockchain research, too.
This piece is part of CoinDesk's Education Week
2022 Rank (+/- 2021) | University Name | Total Score | Courses | Region | Regional Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
48 (NEW) | King Saud University | 43 | 1 | Middle East | 1 |
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King Saud University scholars have published 188 blockchain papers that received 3,803 citations, second only to the No. 1-ranked school on our list, Hong Kong Polytechnic University.
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