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An Overview
Based on our ambitious vision for leadership in higher education, scientific research and sustainability, the Deanship of Graduate Studies and Scientific Research seeks to achieve excellence in the graduate studies system and activate the university's research identity. We are committed to developing quality academic programs, keeping pace with local and global trends, and focusing on sustainability in all our processes and outputs. The deanship also aims to provide a stimulating environment for scientific research and innovation, through a computerized infrastructure and securing competitive resources for leading research projects. In addition to disseminating and commercializing our research outputs and scientific competencies, and attracting distinguished international students and researchers to achieve academic and research excellence. We also seek to build strategic partnerships with prestigious institutions locally and internationally, to enhance the quality of our programs, the impact of our research, and the exchange of experiences.
An Overview
Leadership in higher education, scientific research, and sustainability, including effective partnerships nationally and globally.
Mission
Providing services in the fields of higher education and scientific research that promote sustainable national development and self-sufficiency; in a governed and automated environment that attracts and retains the best talents, encourages scientific discoveries and pioneering research innovations, and enables national and international partnerships.
Objectives
- Developing and creating accredited and high-quality graduate programs that meet the needs of the knowledge economy and sustainable development, and comply with the requirements of the labor market.
- Activating the identity and research priorities of the university, within a clear and specific methodology.
- Promoting sustainability in all aspects of the deanship's operations, educational programs, and research outputs.
- Providing a computerized infrastructure to stimulate research excellence.
- Secure competitive funding and resources to support cutting-edge research projects.
- Build effective partnerships with leading institutions nationally and internationally to develop graduate programs, enhance the impact of research, and share knowledge.
- Publishing and commercializing scientific research products.
- Marketing the university's research competencies and presenting them to the local and international community.
- Attracting internationally distinguished students and researchers to create a distinctive research and academic environment.
- Promote the university's graduate programs to enhance its academic standing.