Universities the Best Performers: A Cluster Analysis of Yemeni Universities Rankings

This paper investigates the competitiveness of Yemeni universities affiliated with the Ministry of Higher Education and its impact on economic and social competitiveness, as well as the growth of human capital and the creation of social knowledge. The study utilized data from the Information Technology Center at the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research in Yemen, as well as the “AD SCIENTIFIC INDEX” world ranking dataset, to identify the most important indicators for ranking Yemeni universities. The research identified seven indicators for 78 Yemeni universities, both governmental and private, and used cluster analysis to reveal the best performers. The results showed that the University of Sana'a ranked first, followed by the University of Aden. The study recommends that Yemeni universities align their goals with the most important indicators based on international strategies and support scientific research through the support of scholars. The findings of this study can be used by Yemeni universities to improve their competitiveness and enhance their academic reputation.