Top 10 Universities in Yemen

Top 10 Universities in Yemen

Higher education in Yemen has faced challenges due to the ongoing conflict, but several universities continue to strive for academic excellence and produce graduates who contribute to the country’s development. Here are the top 10 universities in Yemen based on available rankings and data:

1. Sana’a University
* Ranking: 1st in Yemen
* Academic Strengths: Medicine, Engineering, Humanities
* Notable Alumni: Ali Abdullah Saleh (former President of Yemen), Tawakkol Karman (Nobel Peace Prize laureate)

2. Aden University
* Ranking: 2nd in Yemen
* Academic Strengths: Education, Business, Marine Sciences
* Notable Alumni: Haider Abu Bakr al-Attas (former Prime Minister of Yemen), Abdul Malik al-Mikhlafi (former Foreign Minister of Yemen)

3. Taiz University
* Ranking: 3rd in Yemen
* Academic Strengths: Social Sciences, Law, Agriculture
* Notable Alumni: Muhammad al-Mutawakkil (former President of Yemen), Abdul Kareem al-Iryani (former Prime Minister of Yemen)

4. Al-Hudaydah University
* Ranking: 4th in Yemen
* Academic Strengths: Marine Sciences, Engineering, Medicine
* Notable Alumni: Yahya Ali al-Raee (former Prime Minister of Yemen), Mohammed Salem Basindwa (former Prime Minister of Yemen)

5. Hodeidah University
* Ranking: 5th in Yemen
* Academic Strengths: Medicine, Education, Business
* Notable Alumni: Abdul Aziz Abdul Ghani (former Prime Minister of Yemen), Ali Mohsen al-Ahmar (former Vice President of Yemen)

6. Dhamar University
* Ranking: 6th in Yemen
* Academic Strengths: Agriculture, Education, Humanities
* Notable Alumni: Hassan Ali al-Haymi (former Prime Minister of Yemen), Ahmed Saleh al-Sowdani (former Foreign Minister of Yemen)

7. Marib University
* Ranking: 7th in Yemen
* Academic Strengths: Engineering, Agriculture, Social Sciences
* Notable Alumni: Sultan al-Barakani (former Speaker of the House of Representatives of Yemen), Ali Ashal al-Amri (former Minister of Defense of Yemen)

8. Ibb University
* Ranking: 8th in Yemen
* Academic Strengths: Medicine, Education, Business
* Notable Alumni: Abd Rabbuh Mansur Hadi (former President of Yemen), Mohammed Ali al-Houthi (leader of the Houthi movement)

9. Hadhramout University
* Ranking: 9th in Yemen
* Academic Strengths: Engineering, Education, Humanities
* Notable Alumni: Saleh Ali al-Sammad (former President of the Supreme Political Council of Yemen), Khalid Bahah (former Prime Minister of Yemen)

10. Al-Ahgaff University
* Ranking: 10th in Yemen
* Academic Strengths: Islamic Studies, Education, Business
* Notable Alumni: Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan (President of the United Arab Emirates), Ahmed Ali al-Salami (former Minister of Defense of Yemen)

It’s important to note that rankings may vary depending on the criteria used, and the availability of reliable data in Yemen is limited. These universities continue to play a vital role in providing access to higher education and contributing to Yemen’s economic and social development despite the ongoing challenges.