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General Information
- University Name: Qassim University
- President: Dr. Mohammed bin Fahad Al Sharikh
- City: Buraidah - Al-Qassim Region - Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
- Coordinates 26°20′55″N 43°46′01″E
- Website: Click this link
- Phone number: 0163011111
- Year of establishment: 1424 AH / 2004 AD
- Supervising Authority Ministry of Education - Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
- Employees: 3,549
- Professors 3,739
- Number of students: 72,000 (2015)
- Graduate students: 3,374
- International students: 3,000 male and female students
- Gateway email: portal@qu.edu.sa
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About the university
Qassim University is a Saudi government university located in the city of Buraidah, covering an area of 7.8 million square meters. It is supervised by the Saudi Ministry of Education.
Aspires to national leadership in education, research, and sustainability, and to active partnership nationally and globally.
It provides educational, professional, research, and consulting services that promote national development, initiative, giving, and volunteerism in an inspiring environment governed by activation of innovation, achievement of justice, and commitment to professional ethics and etiquette with transparency. The highest quality standards are applied to distinguish its outputs and services by stimulating creative thinking and embedding a culture of teamwork in thought and behavior.
Vision, Mission, and Values
Vision
National leadership in education, research, and sustainability, and effective national and global partnership.
The message
National leadership in education, research, and sustainability, and effective national and global partnership.
Values
Belonging We foster national loyalty, the spirit of initiative, giving, and volunteering.
Justice Striving to achieve the principles of fairness and equal opportunities for all.
Trustworthiness We perform our work with sincerity and adhere to professional ethics and conduct.
Transparency We are committed to disclosure and supporting accountability and integrity requirements.
Mastery We apply the highest quality standards, which distinguishes our products and services.
Innovation Stimulating creative thinking and valuable innovative products.
Institutional We foster a culture of teamwork, in thought and action.
The founding of Qassim University
The university launched with its new name (Qassim University), carrying an academic and research legacy stretching back over four decades in the region, as some colleges welcomed their students since the year 1401 AH.
The university was established in implementation of the national plan to expand higher education and universities. The Royal Decree No. 22042/B/7 was issued to establish Qassim University in the academic year 1423/1424 AH. At that time, it included seven colleges affiliated with the branches of Imam Muhammad ibn Saud Islamic University and King Saud University in the Qassim region, making it the first university in the region.
Qassim University is considered one of the first modern universities, after the seven older universities, in terms of establishment, development, and expansion. In line with the directives of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques’ government to advance the educational process, new colleges were established due to the increasing number of general secondary school graduates in all provinces of Qassim. The number of colleges rose in the academic year 1427/1428 AH as a result of incorporating the Colleges of Education for Men and Colleges of Education for Girls in the cities of the Qassim region (a total of nine colleges) into the university. The academic year 1428/1429 AH also saw the incorporation and restructuring of the health colleges (a total of four) that were affiliated with the Ministry of Health. The expansion in establishing new colleges at Qassim University continued, bringing the total number of colleges to 17, in addition to its branches in the provinces.
University faculties
Colleges of Arts and Humanities
Business and Economics
Founded in 1401 AH, the women's section opened in 1406 AH, and includes departments: (Economics, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Management Information Systems).
Sharia
Its journey began in 1396 AH as one of the colleges of Imam Muhammad ibn Saud Islamic University, until it became one of the colleges of Qassim University. It includes the departments of: Fiqh, the Qur'an and its Sciences, the Sunnah and its Sciences, Aqeedah and Contemporary Sects, Usul al-Fiqh, Da'wah and Islamic Culture, and Systems.
Languages and Humanities
The College of Arabic Language was opened in the year... as one of the colleges of Imam University until it became one of the colleges of Qassim University. It includes the departments of (English Language and Literature, History, Geography, Sociology and Social Work, Arabic Language and Literature, Psychology, Media and Communication, Tourism and Antiquities).
Education
In the year 1429 AH, the royal approval was issued to establish the College of Education at Qassim University, comprising seven departments: (Curriculum and Teaching Methods, Principles of Education, Educational Technology, Special Education, Psychology, Basic Education, and Early Childhood Education).
Engineering and Scientific Colleges
Computer
The college was established in the Hijri year 1426 and includes the departments of (Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology).
Engineering
The college was established in 1423 AH and includes (Department of Electrical Engineering, Department of Mechanical Engineering, and Department of Civil Engineering).
Science
The College of Science was established in 1418 AH and includes the departments of (Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Mathematical Statistics).
Architecture and Planning
The College of Architecture and Planning was established in 1429 AH and includes two departments: Architecture and Interior Design.
Arts and Designs
The college began as the Department of Home Economics in 1413 AH, with the aim of preparing bachelor's degree teachers for the primary stage. In 1418 AH, the department's name became the College of Education for Home Economics and Fine Arts. In 1428 AH, the college joined Qassim University. In 1430 AH, the college was restructured and its name became the College of Designs and Home Economics. In 1445 AH, its name became Arts and Designs, and it includes two departments (Fashion Design, Fine Arts).
Agriculture and Food:
It includes the departments of (Agricultural Engineering and Bio-systems, Food Science and Human Nutrition, Animal and Poultry Production, Plant Production, Plant Protection, Agricultural Economics and Extension, Environment and Natural Resources).
Health Colleges
Medicine
I started my studies in the first semester of the academic year 1421/1422 AH, and it includes (Medicine and Surgery, Human Medicine).
Applied Medical Sciences
The College of Applied Medical Sciences was established in 1426 AH and includes the departments of (Medical Laboratories, Optometry, Physical Therapy, Radiology Technology, Public Health, Health Informatics, Basic Health Sciences, Occupational Therapy, Speech and Hearing Disorders).
Pharmacy
The College of Pharmacy opened in 1426 AH and includes (Doctor of Pharmacy, Pharmacy).
Dentistry
The College of Dentistry was established in 1428 AH and includes (Oral and Dental Medicine and Surgery).
Nursing
The college was established in the academic year 1430/1431 AH and includes two departments: Nursing Sciences and Nursing.
Veterinary Medicine
The College of Veterinary Medicine was established in 1445 AH and includes four departments: Biomedical Sciences, Diseases and Laboratory Diagnostics, Veterinary Preventive Medicine, and Clinical Sciences at the bachelor's and master's levels (Veterinary Medicine).
Applied College
Applied College
It includes diploma programs in (Cybersecurity, Digital Marketing, Patient Care Technician, Programming and Applications, Event Management and Organization, Systems Design and Analysis, Technical Support).
Partnerships and cooperation agreements
The university has entered into a number of partnership and cooperation agreements with several ministries, bodies, associations, and private companies in pursuit of its vision, with a total of (56) contracts from 2016 to 2024.
Credits
The university received institutional accreditation from the National Center for Academic Assessment and Accreditation for the periods 2013-2020 and 2023-2027 with full, 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 AD
AACSB Accredited Programs
College of Economics and Management
– Programs (Bachelor of Business Administration, Bachelor of Finance, Bachelor of Accounting, Management Information Systems)
2021 – 2026 AD
– Program (Master of Business Administration, Master of Accounting, Master of Finance from 2015 – 2026 AD
– PhD in Business Administration 2015-2026
ACPE Accredited Programs
College of Pharmacy Doctor of Pharmacy 2017-2029 AD
Accreditation from the International Body for Coaching and Training Accreditation (IBCT)
– Leadership and Capacity Development Center remains valid until further notice
Professional recognition of training standards from the American Center for Training and Development (ACTD)
– Leadership and Capacity Development Center remains valid until further notice
Additionally, it obtained a number of programmatic accreditations from the Education and Training Evaluation Commission for a number of programs.
Doctoral programs
Philosophy in Literary Studies
Philosophy in Linguistic Studies
Master's programs
Foundations of Education
Literature in Literary Studies
Master of Arts in Linguistic Studies
Educational Administration
Pure mathematics
Creed and Doctrines
Comparative Fiqh Master's Degree
Educational 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
- Oral and dental surgery
- Doctor
- Physical therapist
Diploma programs
Teaching Arabic to non-native speakers
Categories
The university is within the highest category in the international star rating, a five-star category by QS Stars.
Times Higher Education World and Arab University Rankings.
– Shanghai Ranking Consultancy's Academic Ranking of World Universities.
– UI GreenMetric World University Ranking.
Qassim University ranked 1361 globally in the Webometrics ranking.
-91 nationally and internationally accredited by 6 prestigious international accreditation bodies.
– Al-Qassim University obtains international American membership in the CHEA organization“
Qassim University joins the IREG Observatory, the largest umbrella for accrediting university ranking standards worldwide.
University Presidents
| President | period |
|---|---|
| Dr. Khalid bin Abdulrahman Al-Hamoudi | 2004 AD - 2016 AD |
| Dr. Abdulrahman bin Hamad bin Mohammed Al-Dawood | May 18, 2016 – April 2024 |
| Dr. Mohammed bin Fahad Al Sharikh | April 9, 2024 - To date |