QS Arab Region University Rankings showcase the leading 130 universities in the Arab region every year. Qatar University (QU) secures the third position in the QS Arab Region University Ranking 2021, gaining recognition for its continuous improvement in the past year.

Qatar University is one of the leading institutions of academic and research excellence in the GCC region. It provides high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs that prepare competent graduates, primed to shape the future of Qatar.

The methodology for this ranking was developed with the aim of reflecting specific challenges and priorities for institutions in the region, drawing on several indicators including international research network, papers per faculty and academic reputation.

In regard to this achievement, Dr Hassan Al-Derham, President of Qatar University stated, “This is a proud moment for QU to be ranked as one of the top universities in the Arab region, placing at 3rd on the QS Arab Region chart for the year 2021. QU has jumped 6 places since 2016. As per Qatar University’s five-year strategy for 2018-2022, defines ways to achieve continuous excellence in performance and construction in the main areas of education, research, institution and participation, taking into account the plans and aspirations of Qatar National Vision 2030.”

Recognised as one of the fastest improving universities, this achievement consolidates QU’s recent achievement in the QS World University Ranking as the institution moved from 276 in 2020 to 245 in the 2021 ranking, effectively jumping 31 places.

Qatar University announced a five-year strategy in 2017, for the year 2018-2022. The plan highlighted the means of achieving continuing performance excellence and builds on key areas of education, research, institution, and engagement while taking into consideration the plans and aspirations of Qatar National Vision 2030.

For more information Qatar universities initiatives, please visit http://www.qu.edu.qa/

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