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About the University
Qassim University is one of the leading public universities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, headquartered in Buraydah, Qassim. It was launched in 2004 after merging a number of colleges in the region affiliated with King Saud University and Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University, to continue its role in providing quality education and advanced academic and research programs in 17 colleges that offer their programs at the main headquarters in Buraidah, in addition to its branches in a number of governorates in the region, covering various health, engineering, humanities, scientific and social disciplines.
The university is committed to building an innovative educational environment, promoting scientific research and contributing to community service, in line with the aspirations of the nation and contributing to achieving the goals of Saudi Vision 2030.
University missions and goals
- Ensuring the quality of education and achieving excellence in targeted specializations.
- Increase the merit, competitiveness and professionalism of students.
- Strengthening research identity and enhancing applied research and innovation to meet the requirements of sustainable development.
- Improved management performance and enhanced organizational satisfaction and loyalty.
- Improving technical and information performance and promoting digital transformation.
- Growing the university's endowment, diversifying funding streams, and improving spending efficiency.
- Completion, development and sustainability of infrastructure.
- Promoting partnership and knowledge exchange nationally and internationally.
Senior leadership at the university
Dr.. Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Saawi
University Vice President for Financial and Technical Affairs
Dr.. Dr. Fahad bin Sulaiman Hamad Al-Ahmad
University Vice President for Educational Affairs
Dr.. Dr. Waleed bin Saleh Al-Battah
University Vice President for Postgraduate Studies and Scientific Research
Dr.. Dr. Majed bin Fadhi bin Awad Al-Enezi
University Vice President for Business Development and Community Partnership
Organizational structure
The organizational structure of Qassim University embodies the institutional governance system that ensures efficient performance and integration of roles, as it defines the administrative paths and functional hierarchies that link the university presidency to the vice presidencies, colleges, and supporting deanships, ensuring smooth decision-making and achieving excellence in educational, research, and community outcomes.