In the 2022 Times Higher Education World University Rankings, the university achieved, for the first time, a position within the 101-120 range among Arab universities.
In the QS Arab Region University Rankings, Najran University secured the 9th position among Arab universities in the citations per faculty indicator.
In the Scimago Rankings, which focus on scientific research, innovation, and societal impact, Najran University has made significant strides among Saudi universities, achieving the following positions:

• 10th among Saudi universities
• 46th among Arab universities
• 90th among universities in the Middle East
• 528th among universities globally

In the Nature Index for research quality, the university secured the 9th position among Saudi universities. Furthermore, Najran University has entered the global rankings for university impact for the year 2023, marking its debut in this particular classification. These achievements reflect the university's ongoing commitment to academic excellence, research, and social impact, and demonstrate its rising prominence on both regional and international stages.