Qatar University's Sport Science Program has gained significant global recognition, notably in the ShanghaiRanking's Global Ranking of Sport Science Schools and Departments, where it advanced to the 151–200 bracket—an improvement of at least 50 places since 2018. It also ranks first in the Arab region for Sports Science and is placed in the 101–140 range in the QS World University Rankings by Subject – Sports-Related Subjects 2023. This reflects the university's commitment to excellence in sports education and research, supporting Qatar's goal to be a global sports leader. Faculty contributed to this reputation through numerous publications in high-impact journals, covering topics such as sports performance, exercise physiology, sport biomechanics, and sports policy and management.