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General information
- The name of the university: Qassim University
- President: Dr.. Dr. Mohammed bin Fahad Al-Sharekh
- The city: Almelidah - Qassim Region - Saudi Arabia
- coordinates: 26°20′55″N 43°46′01″E
- Website: https://www.qu.edu.sa
- Phone number: 0163011111
- Year of foundation: 1424 AH / 2004 AD
- Supervisory body: Ministry of Education - Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
- Workers: 3,549
- Masters: 3,739
- Number of students: 72,000 (2015)
- Graduate students: 3,374
- International students: 3,000 students
- Portal email: portal@qu.edu.sa
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About the university
Qassim University. Qassim University is a Saudi public university located in Buraydah on an area of 7.8 million square meters, supervised by the Saudi Ministry of Education.
It seeks national leadership in education, research, sustainability, and effective partnership nationally and globally.
It provides educational, professional, research and consultancy services that promote national development, the spirit of initiative, giving and volunteering in an inspiring environment that is governed, stimulates innovation, achieves justice, adheres to ethics and professional ethics with transparency, and applies the highest quality standards to distinguish its outputs and services by stimulating creative thinking and establishing a culture of teamwork in thinking and behavior.
Vision, Mission and Values
Vision
National leadership in education, research and sustainability, and effective partnerships nationally and globally.
Message
National leadership in education, research and sustainability, and effective partnerships nationally and globally.
Values
Affiliation We promote patriotism, entrepreneurship, giving and volunteering.
Justice Pursue fairness and equal opportunity for all.
Integrity We perform work with sincerity and adhere to professional ethics and morals.
Transparency We are committed to disclosure, accountability and integrity.
Mastery We apply the highest quality standards to characterize our outputs and services.
Innovation Stimulate creative thinking and valuable creative products.
Institutional We cultivate a culture of teamwork, both in thought and behavior.
Establishment of Qassim University
The university was launched under its new name (Qassim University), carrying an academic and research legacy that spans more than four decades in the region, as some colleges have received their students since 1401 AH.
The university was established in implementation of the national plan to expand higher education and universities. The Supreme Decree No. 22042/B/7 was issued to establish the University of Qassim in the academic year 1424/1423 H. At that time, it included seven colleges affiliated with the branches of Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University and King Saud University in the Qassim region; thus, it became the first university in the region.
Qassim University is one of the first modern universities, after the seven universities, in terms of establishment, development and expansion, and in fulfillment of the directives of the government of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques to promote the educational process, new colleges were opened due to the increasing number of high school graduates in all governorates of Qassim. The number of colleges increased in the academic year 1428/1427 AH as a result of the inclusion of teachers' colleges and girls' education colleges in the cities of the Qassim region (nine colleges) to the university. The academic year 1429/1428H also witnessed the annexation and restructuring of health colleges (four in number), which were affiliated to the Ministry of Health, and the expansion of the establishment of new colleges at Qassim University continued, bringing the number to (17) colleges in addition to its branches in the governorates.
University faculties
Arabic and Humanities Colleges
Business and economy :
Established in 1401 AH, the female section was opened in 1406 AH, and includes the departments of (Economics, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Management Information Systems)
Canon :
It started its journey in 1396 AH, as one of the colleges of Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University, until it became one of the colleges of Qassim University and includes the departments of (Jurisprudence, Quran and its Sciences, Sunnah and its Sciences, Doctrine and Contemporary Doctrines, Fundamentals of Jurisprudence, Da'wa and Islamic Culture, Regulations).
Languages and Humanities:
The College of Arabic Language opened in ...... as one of the faculties of Imam University until it became one of the faculties of Qassim University and includes departments (English Language and Literature, History, Geography, Sociology and Social Work, Arabic Language and Literature, Psychology, Media and Communication, Tourism and Archaeology)
Education :
In 1429 A.H., the Royal Approval was issued to establish the College of Education at Qassim University to include seven departments: Curriculum and Teaching Methods, Fundamentals of Education, Educational Technologies, Special Education, Psychology, Basic Education, and Kindergarten.
Engineering and Science Colleges
Computer :
The college was established in 1426 AH and includes the departments of Computer Science, Computer Engineering, and Information Technology
Engineering :
The college was established in 1423 AH and includes (Electrical Engineering Department, Mechanical Engineering Department, and Civil Engineering Department)
Science :
The College of Science was established in 1418 AH and includes the departments of (Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Statistics, and Mathematical Statistics)
Architecture and planning:
The College of Architecture and Planning was established in 1429 A.H. and includes two departments (Architecture, Interior Design)
Arts and design:
The college started as a home economics department in 1413 AH, with the aim of preparing teachers for the primary stage with a bachelor's degree. In 1418 AH, the name of the department became the College of Education for Home Economics and Art Education, and in 1428 AH In 1430 A.H., the college was restructured and became the College of Designs and Home Economics, and in 1445 A.H., it became the College of Arts and Designs with two departments (Fashion Design and Plastic Art)
Agriculture and food :
The departments include (Agricultural Engineering and Biosystems, Food Science and Human Nutrition, Animal and Poultry Production, Plant Production, Plant Protection, Agricultural Economics and Extension, Environment and Natural Resources)
Health colleges
Medicine :
The College of Medicine started in the first semester of the academic year 1422/1421 AH and includes (Medicine and Surgery, Human Medicine)
Applied Medical Sciences:
The College of Applied Medical Sciences was established in 1426 A.H. and includes the departments of (Medical Laboratories, Optometry, Physical Therapy, Radiologic Technology, Public Health, Health Informatics, Basic Health Sciences, Occupational Therapy, Speech and Hearing Sciences)
Pharmacy :
The College of Pharmacy opened in 1426 A.H. and includes (PharmD, Pharmacy)
Dentistry:
The College of Dentistry was established in 1428 AH and includes (Oral Medicine and Surgery)
Nursing :
The college was established in the academic year 1431/1430 A.H. and includes two departments (Nursing Sciences and Nursing)
Veterinary medicine :
The College of Veterinary Medicine was established in 1445 A.H. and includes four departments: Biomedical Sciences, Pathology and Laboratory Diagnostics, Veterinary Preventive Medicine and Clinical Sciences (Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Veterinary Medicine).
Applied College
Applied College:
Diploma programs include Cybersecurity, Digital Marketing, Patient Care Technician, Programming and Applications, Event Management and Organization, Systems Design and Analysis, and Technical Support.
Partnerships and Cooperation Agreements
The university held a number of partnership and cooperation agreements with a number of ministries, authorities, associations and private companies in an effort to achieve its vision, totaling 56 contracts from 2016 to 2024.
Credits
The university obtained institutional accreditation from the National Center for Academic Accreditation and Assessment 2020-2013 and 2027-2023 full and unconditional accreditation.
As well as a number of international accreditations:
ABET-accredited programs
- College of Computing Programs (Computer Science, Information Technology and Computer Engineering) from 2016 - 2027
- College of Engineering Programs (Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering) from 2008 - 2027
AACSB-accredited programs
Faculty of Economics and Management:
- Programs (Bachelor of Business Administration, Bachelor of Finance, Bachelor of Accounting, Bachelor of Management Information Systems)
2021 - 2026
- Master of Business Administration, Master of Accounting, Master of Finance from 2015 - 2026
- Doctorate in Business Administration 2015 - 2026
ACPE Accredited Programs
- College of Pharmacy Doctor of Pharmacy 2017-2029
Accreditation from the International Board for the Accreditation of Trainers and Training Centers (IBCT)
- The Leadership and Capacity Development Center is still in effect
Professional Accreditation of Training Standards from the American Center for Training and Development (ACTD)
- The Leadership and Capacity Development Center is still in effect
It has also obtained a number of program accreditations according to the Education and Training Evaluation Commission for a number of programs
Doctoral programs
Philosophy in Literary Studies
Philosophy in Linguistic Studies
Master's programs
Pedagogy
Literature in Literary Studies
Master of Arts in Linguistic Studies
Pedagogical management
Pure mathematics
Doctrine and doctrines
Comparative Jurisprudence MA
Education technologies
Bachelor's programs
- Systems
- Arabic Language and Literature
- Statistics
- Accounting
- Physical education
- Medical laboratories
- Islamic studies
- Electrical engineering
- Public health
- Civil engineering
- Architecture
- Mechanical engineering
- Physics
- Fashion design
- Chemistry
- Optometrist
- Pharmacist-doctor
- Oral and Dental Surgery
- Doctor of medicine
- Physiotherapist
Diploma programs
Teaching Arabic to non-native speakers
Categories
The university is in the top tier of the QS Stars international five-star rating
- Times World University Rankings.
- Shanghai Academic Ranking of World Universities.
- World Green University Rankings.
-Qassim University ranked 1361 globally in the WebMatrix ranking.
-91 local and international program accreditations from 6 prestigious international accreditors.
- Qassim University receives U.S. international membership of the CHEA organization
- Qassim University joins the IREG International Observatory, which is the largest umbrella for the accreditation of university ranking standards around the world.
Rectors of the university
| President | period |
|---|---|
| Dr.. Dr. Khaled bin Abdulrahman Al-Hamoudi | 2004 - 2016 |
| Dr.. Dr. Abdulrahman bin Hamad bin Mohammed Al-Dawood | May 18, 2016 - April 2024 |
| Dr.. Dr. Mohammed bin Fahad Al-Sharekh | April 9, 2024 - to date |