Qatar University gets into global top 400 universities club

Qatar University (QU) has been ranked 393rd in the QS World University Rankings, it was announced on Tuesday.

“This important success reflects QU’s noticeable improvement that resulted from years of hard work and commitment,” said QU president Dr Hassan Al Derham.

“Ranking is an indication of QU’s improvement and advancement in academic excellence, research endeavors, international reputation, and local and international solid partnerships. The ranking also highlights the local reputation QU has built in the local labor market and the local society as a whole,” he explained.

The QU president pointed out that the national university has achieved many successes in Arabic and International rankings, which reflect continuous efforts among more than a decade.

"This is only the beginning and we’re keen to record further success in ranking as part of our role to develop a knowledge-based economy,” Dr Al Derham added.

Ashwin Fernandes, QS regional director, also congratulated them.

“In the 13th edition of the QS World University Rankings, we ranked 916 universities, after considering over 3,800 of them,” he said.

From last year to now, QU jumped 88 places which makes it one of the fastest rising universities in the region.

QU gains a wealth of academic, research and institutional accomplishments that have served to be positioned as an effective partner in the Qatari society and one of the leading universities in the region.

"QU is also ranked among the top 10 globally for international faculty and 21 globally for international students which are considered as great achievements for the University this year,” the QS official added.

Courtesy: gulf-times.com