Vision/Mission
Qatar University (QU) is an intellectual and scholarly community characterized by open discussion, the free exchange of ideas, respectful debate, and a commitment to rigorous inquiry.
All members of the university – faculty, staff, and students – are expected to advance the scholarly and social values embodied by the university.
Vision
To be regionally recognized for distinctive excellence in education and research, an institution of choice for students and scholars and a catalyst for the sustainable socio-economic development of Qatar.
Mission
Qatar University is the national institution of higher education in Qatar. It provides high quality undergraduate and graduate programs that prepare competent graduates, destined to shape the future of Qatar. The university community has diverse and committed faculty who teach and conduct research, which addresses relevant local and regional challenges, advances knowledge, and contributes actively to the needs and aspirations of society.
Background
1973
Established as the State of Qatar’s first national College of Education, admitting 57 male and 93 female students.
1977
Qatar University founded with four colleges – Education, Humanities & Social Sciences, Sharia Law & Islamic Studies, and Science.
1985
College of Engineering and College of Business & Economics established.
2003
First female QU president appointed.
Reform Plan instituted.
2009
First comprehensive Strategic Plan 2010-2013 developed.
Pharmacy Program becomes College of Pharmacy.
2012
Language of instruction changed to Arabic following Supreme Education Council decree.
New state-of-the-art marine research vessel RV Janan received to replace the Mukhtabar Al-Bihar.
2014
College of Medicine established.
2015
New QU president appointed.
Research Complex inaugurated.
First PhD degrees to be awarded in Qatar.
Full membership of IREG Observatory on Academic Ranking and Excellence.
Named among the 23 most beautiful universities in the world.
11th place in QS Arab Region University Rankings 2015, among the 100 top universities in the Middle East, Asia and MENA regions.
#90 in the Times Higher Education (THE) BRICS & Emerging Economies Rankings 2016.
2016
No 1 in the International Outlook Indicator of the World University Rankings 2015-2016.
College of Health Sciences established.
Strategic Plan
In 2009, the first comprehensive strategic plan (2010-2013) of the university was developed; it was later enhanced in October 2010.
Consequently, the process was cascaded down whereby all units at the university – including colleges, departments, centers and offices – have developed their plans for which they are responsible in terms of content, implementation and reporting on results; assessment and improvement is an integral part of the process.
The preparation of the second QU Strategic Plan cycle started in 2012, and covers the academic year 2013-2014 through 2015-2016.
Location
Qatar University’s campus is situated on the northern edge of Doha, approximately 16km from the city center. The campus overlooks the coast, Doha Golf Course, West Bay Lagoon housing complex, and is in relatively close distance from the Pearl and Al-Wusail commercial and residential development projects on the eastern side.
QU also has an experimental farm located 65 km north of Doha.
The main campus is built on a total area of about 8 square kilometers, of distinguished and modern architecture that also reflects the ideals of traditional Islamic design and the university’s position as the standard-bearer of Islamic, Arabic, and Qatari values.
The campus is divided into two sections – male and female, each with its own lecture halls, laboratories, learning-support units, and sports and cafeteria facilities.
Continuing developments to the campus infrastructure include new buildings for Pharmacy and Medicine, student halls, and plans for a dedicated Student Center.
A campus bus service and additional parking bays provide students with ease of access to classroom, lab and other facilities.
QU is also the site of one of the rail stations being constructed in Qatar in preparation for FIFA World Cup 2022.
Colleges
College of Sharia & Islamic Studies
College of Arts & Science
College of Business & Economics
College of Education
College of Engineering
College of Law
College of Health Sciences
College of Medicine
College of Pharmacy
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