Qatar University

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The institution was established as the College of Education by a decree from the Emir of Qatar in 1973. The college began with a total of 150 students (93 women and 57 men) and was later expanded to become the University of Qatar in 1977 with four new colleges : Education, Humanities & Social Sciences, Sharia & Law & Islamic Studies, and Science.

Three years later, the College of Engineering was established. By then, the number of enrolled students was 2,600. This was followed by the establishment of the College of Business & Economics in 1985. The new colleges prompted a large expansion of the university campus, which was overseen Kamal El Kafrawi.{{Cite web|url=http://www.archnet.org/library/files/one-file.jsp?file_id=707|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090105001103/http://www.archnet.org/library/files/one-file.jsp?file_id=707|url-status=dead

|title=Project summary of Qatar University|archive-date=5 January 2009}} By Fall Semester 2005 / 2006, the number of registrants for study at Qatar University had reached 7660 male and female students, equaling almost 1/6 of the eligible Qatari population.{{cite web

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As of 2011, there are seven colleges: College of Education, College of Arts and Sciences, College of Shariah and Islamic Studies, College of Engineering, College of Law, College of Business & Economics, and College of Pharmacy. The new College of Pharmacy was established in 2006, with its first intake of BSc (Pharm) students in 2007.

Between 2003 and 2015, the president of the university was Sheikha Abdulla Al-Misnad. She left in 2015. Her replacement was Hassan Rashid Al-Derham, who currently holds the position, and is the university's sixth president. Al-Derham received his doctoral degree from the University of South Wales (United Kingdom).{{cite web|url=http://gulfnewsjournal.com/stories/510549741-hassan-rashid-al-derham-named-qatar-university-president|title=Hassan Rashid Al-Derham named Qatar University president|author=Josh Aden|publisher=Gulf News Journal|date=18 June 2015|access-date=6 September 2015|archive-date=22 June 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150622220641/http://gulfnewsjournal.com/stories/510549741-hassan-rashid-al-derham-named-qatar-university-president|url-status=live}}

In December 2015, the university awarded its first-ever honorary doctorate degree to Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.{{cite web|url=http://english.alarabiya.net/en/variety/2015/12/03/Turkey-s-President-Erdogan-receives-honorary-degree-from-Qatar.html|title=Turkey's President Erdogan receives honorary degree from Qatar|publisher=Al Arabiya|date=3 December 2015|access-date=3 December 2015|archive-date=5 December 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151205064159/http://english.alarabiya.net/en/variety/2015/12/03/Turkey-s-President-Erdogan-receives-honorary-degree-from-Qatar.html|url-status=live}}

In 2019, the College of Dental Medicine was founded, which is the tenth college for Qatar University. The college has a competitive 25 seats in its first class and is a six-year program leading to a Doctor of Dental Medicine.{{cite web |url=http://www.qu.edu.qa/newsroom/Qatar-University/Qatar-University-Announce-New-%E2%80%9CCollege-of-Dental-Medicine%E2%80%9D |title=Qatar University {{!}} Qatar University |access-date=2019-02-18 |archive-date=2022-08-02 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220802173038/http://www.qu.edu.qa/newsroom/Qatar-University/Qatar-University-Announce-New-%E2%80%9CCollege-of-Dental-Medicine%E2%80%9D |url-status=live }}

The Qatar University 'Reform Project (2003-2007)' evaluated and restructured the university administration and direction to enhance the quality of instruction and place emphasis on research.{{cite web|url=http://www.qu.edu.qa/theuniversity/reformproject/why_reform.php|title=Why Reform?|publisher=Qatar University|access-date=6 September 2015|archive-date=18 June 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150618131157/http://www.qu.edu.qa/theuniversity/reformproject/why_reform.php|url-status=live}} The reform was initiated in 2003, led by Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, QU Former President Dr. Sheikha Al Misnad, and the newly established Office of Institutional Research and Planning (OIPD).{{cite web|url=http://www.qu.edu.qa/theuniversity/reformproject/index.php|title=The Reform Project|publisher=Qatar University|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120308203142/http://www.qu.edu.qa/theuniversity/reformproject/index.php|archive-date=8 March 2012}} It focused on three principles; “Autonomy”, “Decentralization”, and “Accountability”.{{cite web|url=http://www.qu.edu.qa/theuniversity/reformproject/principles.php|title=The Reform Plan|publisher=Qatar University|access-date=6 September 2015|archive-date=18 June 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150618130817/http://www.qu.edu.qa/theuniversity/reformproject/principles.php|url-status=live}} While the university had previously operated as a government entity, the reformed institution would be an autonomous body governed by a board of regents who reported to the Emir. This change allowed the University to manage its own finances, stated objectives and vision, and personnel and decentralization within the university granted similar financial and personnel control to colleges, departments and programs.

Academically, the reform resulted in the establishment of offices such as the Student Learning Support Center (SLSC) and Student Counseling Center (SCC). Construction was undertaken to ensure accessibility of university facilities by handicapped persons. A newsletter, Tawasol, began publication in the university{{cite web|url=http://www.qu.edu.qa/theuniversity/reformproject/students.php|title=Student Impact of the Reform Plan|publisher=Qatar University|access-date=6 September 2015|archive-date=3 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303230913/http://www.qu.edu.qa/theuniversity/reformproject/students.php|url-status=live}}

The reform changed the title of the university from “University of Qatar” to “Qatar University” with a new slogan; “Qatar University, Changing for You” and a new university logo.{{cite web|url=http://www.qu.edu.qa/theuniversity/reformproject/tawasol.php|title=Tawasol|publisher=Qatar University|access-date=6 September 2015|archive-date=18 June 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150618131153/http://www.qu.edu.qa/theuniversity/reformproject/tawasol.php|url-status=live}}

A new strategy was put in place "from reform to transformation" covering the years 2018–2022.[http://www.qu.edu.qa/static_file/qu/about/documents/Qatar%20University%20Strategy%202018-2022%20Booklet%20-%20EN.pdf Qatar University Strategy Booklet. 2018-2022] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190219015551/http://www.qu.edu.qa/static_file/qu/about/documents/Qatar%20University%20Strategy%202018-2022%20Booklet%20-%20EN.pdf |date=2019-02-19 }} This new strategy takes into consideration the Qatar National Vision 2030.

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The university contributes to the process of “Qatarization”, which places an emphasis on the hiring and support of national citizens. While western nations may have trouble implementing such a system due to equality legislation, Qatari nationals only account for approximately 1/4 of the country's population, and this movement is deemed necessary to maintain cultural and national identity.{{cite web|url=http://www.qatarization.com.qa/Qatarization/Qatarization.nsf/en_Pages/en_AboutQatarization_WhatIsQatarization|title=What is Qatarization?|website=qatarization.com.qa|access-date=6 September 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151221225709/http://www.qatarization.com.qa/Qatarization/Qatarization.nsf/en_Pages/en_AboutQatarization_WhatIsQatarization|archive-date=21 December 2015|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=https://2009-2017.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/5437.htm|title=U.S. Relations With Qatar|publisher=U.S. Department of State|date=26 August 2014|access-date=6 September 2015|archive-date=20 March 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210320133756/https://2009-2017.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/5437.htm|url-status=live}}

On 9 October 2021, Qatar University hosted 3MT (Three Minutes Thesis) competition with the participation of six local universities (Doha Institute for Graduate Studies, Hamad Bin Khalifa University, Al Rayyan International University College, Virginia Commonwealth University- Qatar, Texas A&M University at Qatar (Tamuq) and University of Calgary-Qatar). The 3MT Competition is an academic competition that challenges Masters and PhD students to describe their research within three minutes to a general audience.{{cite web|url=https://www.qu.edu.qa/research/graduate-studies/Graduate%E2%80%93Learning%E2%80%93Support/activities-and-events/national-3mt-competition|title=National 3MT Competition-2021|date=9 October 2021|access-date=20 October 2021|archive-date=20 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211020123629/https://www.qu.edu.qa/research/graduate-studies/Graduate%E2%80%93Learning%E2%80%93Support/activities-and-events/national-3mt-competition|url-status=live}}

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| THE_W = 251–300 |THE_W_year = 2024| THE_W_ref = {{cite web|url=https://www.timeshighereducation.com/world-university-rankings/qatar-university|title=Qatar University|date=28 September 2023|website=Times Higher Education (THE)|access-date=28 September 2023}}

| USNWR_W = =478 | USNWR_W_year = 2023 | USNWR_W_ref ={{cite web|url=https://www.usnews.com/education/best-global-universities/qatar-university-529146|title=Qatar University|author=U.S. News|access-date=27 February 2024}}

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Qatari leaders have recognized the vulnerability of oil and natural gases as a long-term economic model, especially for a smaller area such as Qatar.{{cite web|url=http://gpc.qu.edu.qa/AboutUs.aspx?enc=Ycton650fRde+KG778jaRmE9irXrgsVGckDBtDUmccE=|title=Gas Processing Center - About Us|publisher=Qatar University|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101231084433/http://gpc.qu.edu.qa/AboutUs.aspx?enc=Ycton650fRde+KG778jaRmE9irXrgsVGckDBtDUmccE=|archive-date=31 December 2010}}

The university has directed funding towards contributions to international projects. This has included taking part in global environmental studies through regional measurements, promotion of energy-awareness, and the recent contribution to CERN of data gathered through the university's new positron beam.{{cite web|url=http://www.ilhamalqaradawi.com/positron-group/Dedication%20of%20positron%20beam%20to%20Qatar.htm|title=Dedication of The Positron Beam to Qatar|publisher=ilhamalqaradawi.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120316215802/http://www.ilhamalqaradawi.com/positron-group/Dedication%20of%20positron%20beam%20to%20Qatar.htm|archive-date=16 March 2012}}

Since graduate programs are not available in many fields, Qatar University often works closely with a network of international affiliate schools. Students who have shown exceptional potential or progress can often receive sponsorship from the university for graduate studies abroad, on the condition that they will return to work once finished.

Qatar University is situated on the northern edge of Doha in the district of Al Tarfa, approximately 16 kilometers from the city center. Due to the growth of the city, this area has recently become more valuable, and a popular development site for upscale residential and commercial buildings. QU has agreed to lease a portion of its property to the construction of new commercial zones to the north and east, as well as a substantial plot for the College of the North Atlantic to the south.{{cite web|url=http://www.qu.edu.qa/theuniversity/campus/index.php|title=Our Campus|publisher=Qatar University|access-date=6 September 2015|archive-date=31 August 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160831113232/http://www.qu.edu.qa/theuniversity/campus/index.php|url-status=live}}

A QAR 20 million Scientific and Applied Research Center is under construction.{{cite web|url=http://menafn.net/qn_news_story_s.asp?storyid=1093199794|title=Qatar University launches $200m expansion|publisher=MENAFN|date=9 June 2008|access-date=6 September 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110821190206/http://menafn.net/qn_news_story_s.asp?storyid=1093199794|archive-date=21 August 2011|url-status=dead}}

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The College of Arts and Sciences was established in 2004 through the merging of two former colleges; the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, and the College of Science. It is the largest college by both number of programs and student population at Qatar University, with a total of 2,383 students; 1,933 Arts majors and 450 Science majors. This reflects approximately 37% of the student body. The college has 240 faculty members, including Dean Dr. Kassim Ali Shaaban.{{cite web|url=http://www.qu.edu.qa/artssciences/about/index.php|title=About CAS|publisher=Qatar University|access-date=6 September 2015|archive-date=24 September 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924083633/http://www.qu.edu.qa/artssciences/about/index.php|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://shadowdelight.org/en/news/shadow-show-for-qatar-university-in-doha|title=Qatar University College|access-date=2017-06-18|archive-date=2017-08-29|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170829032318/https://shadowdelight.org/en/news/shadow-show-for-qatar-university-in-doha|url-status=live}}

Departments:{{cite web|url=http://www.qu.edu.qa/artssciences/departments/index.php|title=College of Arts & Sciences departments|publisher=Qatar University|access-date=6 September 2015|archive-date=3 May 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160503080406/http://www.qu.edu.qa/artssciences/departments/index.php|url-status=live}}

• Department of Arabic Language
• History
• Department of Biological & Environmental Sciences
• Biological Sciences
• Environmental Sciences
• Department of Chemistry & Earth Sciences
• Chemistry Program accredited by the CSC{{cite web|url=http://www.cheminst.ca/|title=The Chemical Institute of Canada|website=www.cheminst.ca|access-date=2010-09-19|archive-date=2010-09-22|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100922074120/http://www.cheminst.ca/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web |title=Accreditation |url=http://www.qu.edu.qa/artssciences/accreditation.php |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150821012711/http://www.qu.edu.qa/artssciences/accreditation.php |archive-date=21 August 2015 |access-date=6 September 2015 |website=Qatar University}}
• Department of English Literature and Linguistics
• Department of Health Sciences
• Biomedical Program accredited by the NAACLS{{Cite web |title=National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science |url=http://www.naacls.org/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100925011110/http://naacls.org/ |archive-date=2010-09-25 |access-date=2010-09-19}}
• Human Nutrition Program
• Public health
• Department of Humanities
• Department of Mass Communication
• Mass Communication Program
• Department of Mathematics, Statistics & Physics
• Department of Social Sciences
• Social Work
• Psychology
• Sociology
• International Affairs
• Policy, Planning and Development
• Statistics
• Sport Science

Programs:

• Arabic for Non-Native Speakers Program

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Founded in 1985, it has begun work on a new QR 185 million facility to accommodate its student body and provide resources.QU 2008/2009 Brochure Dr. Nitham M. Hindi was appointed as Dean in August 2010.{{Cite web |title=Professor Nitham M. Hindi |url=http://faculty.qu.edu.qa/nhindi/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303205614/http://faculty.qu.edu.qa/nhindi/ |archive-date=3 March 2016 |access-date=6 September 2015 |publisher=Qatar University}}

Departments:

• Accounting and Information Systems
• Finance and Economics
• Management and Marketing
• Marketing
• The College is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).{{Cite web |title=College of Business & Economics |url=http://www.qu.edu.qa/business/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220802173037/http://www.qu.edu.qa/business/ |archive-date=2 August 2022 |access-date=6 September 2015 |publisher=Qatar University}} An MBA degree program is available for graduate students, as well as a CPA testing program.

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The College of Education was the primary academic body under which Qatar University was founded in 1973.{{Cite web |title=College of Education |url=http://www.qu.edu.qa/education/index.php |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924083643/http://www.qu.edu.qa/education/index.php |archive-date=24 September 2015 |access-date=6 September 2015 |publisher=Qatar University}} The dean is Dr. Hissa Sadiq.

Departments:

• Educational Sciences
• Psychological Sciences
• Art Education

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The College of Engineering was established in 1980, and has become one of the largest at Qatar University.{{Cite web |title=College of Engineering |url=http://www.qu.edu.qa/engineering/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150911111659/http://www.qu.edu.qa/engineering/ |archive-date=11 September 2015 |access-date=6 September 2015 |publisher=Qatar University}} The college offers both undergraduate and graduate courses.{{Cite web |title=About the College |url=http://www.qu.edu.qa/engineering/about |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200427194643/http://www.qu.edu.qa/engineering/about |archive-date=2020-04-27 |access-date=2020-05-18 |website=Qatar University}}

The college's previous dean, Dr. Alfadala, was also the founder and former chairman of the university's Gas Processing Center (GPC) research facility.{{Cite web |title=Gas Processing Center |url=http://gpc.qu.edu.qa/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220802173039/http://gpc.qu.edu.qa/research/gpc/ |archive-date=2022-08-02 |access-date=2009-03-08}} The current Dean is Dr. Khalifa Al-Khalifa.

The College of Engineering offers the following undergraduate programs: Bachelor of Architecture, Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Industrial and Systems Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering.{{Cite web |title=Undergraduate Programs |url=http://www.qu.edu.qa/engineering/undergraduate |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200515153403/http://www.qu.edu.qa/engineering/undergraduate |archive-date=2020-05-15 |access-date=2020-05-18 |website=Qatar University}}

The College of Engineering offers the following graduate programs: Masters of Science in Computing, Masters of Urban Planning & Design, Masters of Science in Engineering Management, Masters of Science in Environmental Engineering, Master of Science in Civil Engineering, Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Master of Science in Electrical Engineering.{{Cite web |title=Graduate Programs |url=http://www.qu.edu.qa/engineering/graduate |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200507133024/http://www.qu.edu.qa/engineering/graduate |archive-date=2020-05-07 |access-date=2020-05-18 |website=Qatar University}}

The College of Engineering offers the following Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programs: Doctor of Philosophy in Architecture, Doctor of Philosophy in Urban Planning, Doctor of Philosophy Chemical Engineering, Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science, Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Engineering, Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering, Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical Engineering, Doctor of Philosophy in Industrial and Systems Engineering, Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering, Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering Management, Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental Engineering, Doctor of Philosophy in Material Science and Engineering.{{Cite web |title=Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Programs |url=http://www.qu.edu.qa/engineering/research/graduatestudies/phd-program |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200427200440/http://www.qu.edu.qa/engineering/research/graduatestudies/phd-program |archive-date=2020-04-27 |access-date=2020-05-18 |website=Qatar University}}

Departments are:{{Cite web |title=College of Engineering ABET Accreditation |url=http://www.qu.edu.qa/engineering/accreditation.php |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150707053323/http://www.qu.edu.qa/engineering/accreditation.php |archive-date=7 July 2015 |access-date=6 September 2015 |website=Qatar University}}{{Cite web |title=Academic Departments |url=http://www.qu.edu.qa/engineering/academics |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200509103038/http://www.qu.edu.qa/engineering/academics |archive-date=2020-05-09 |access-date=2020-05-18 |website=Qatar University}}

• Architectural Engineering
• Chemical Engineering (ABET Substantial Equivalency accredited)
• Civil Engineering (ABET Substantial Equivalency accredited)
• Computer Engineering (ABET Substantial Equivalency accredited)
• Computer Science (ABET Substantial Equivalency accredited)
• Electrical Engineering (former chairman: Soliman Abdel-hady Soliman) (ABET Substantial Equivalency accredited)
• Mechanical Engineering (ABET Substantial Equivalency accredited)
• Industrial & System Engineering (ABET Substantial Equivalency accredited)

• Prof. Galal Shawky (1980-1990)
• Prof. Ismael Abdulrahman Taj (1990-1999)
• Dr. Mohammed Al-Hammadi (2000-2001)
• Prof. Adnan Nayfah (2003-2005)
• Dr. Nabil Al-Salem (2005-2006)
• Dr. Hassan Al-Fadala (2006-2008)
• Prof. Mazen Hasna (2008-2013)
• Prof. Rashid Alammari (2013-2016)
• Prof. Khalifa Nasser Al-Khalifa (2016-2018)
• Prof. Abdelmagid Hamouda (2018–2019)
• Dr. Khalid Kamal Naji (2019–Present)

• Notable alumni include:
• Eng. Fawaz Al-Baker executive managing director Qatar Power Company{{Citation |title=College of Engineering Brochure |url=http://www.qu.edu.qa/static_file/qu/colleges/engineering/documents/CENG%20Full-Detailed%20Brochure.pdf |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200807001047/http://www.qu.edu.qa/static_file/qu/colleges/engineering/documents/CENG%20Full-Detailed%20Brochure.pdf |archive-date=2020-08-07 |mode=cs1 |via=qu.edu.qa}}
• Nasser Al-Khelaifi
• Ibrahim bin Yousuf Al-Fakhro
• Saad Ahmed Al Mohannadi
• Ilham Al-Qaradawi
• Dr. Yousef Alhorr

Gas Processing Center

The center addresses the problems, challenges and opportunities facing the state of Qatar's gas processing industry. The center is focused on two main themes which are Asset Management/Process Optimization and Sustainable Development.

The services provided by the center have been designed to address the necessities and challenges of both Qatar University and the Qatari Industry. These services include: Applied Research Projects/Consulting, Professional Training and Seminars, Bi-annual Gas Processing Symposium, Information Management/Library.{{Cite web |title=Gas Processing Center |url=http://gpc.qu.edu.qa/research/gpc/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200419113630/http://gpc.qu.edu.qa/research/gpc/ |archive-date=2020-04-19 |access-date=2020-05-18}}

Kindi Lab for Computing Research

{{Cite web |title=About KINDI |url=http://kindi.qu.edu.qa/research/kindi/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200527122429/http://kindi.qu.edu.qa/research/kindi |archive-date=2020-05-27 |access-date=2020-05-18 |website=KINDI}}

Qatar Transportation and Traffic Safety Center

Road traffic accidents have major societal, health, environmental and economic impacts on Qatar's economy. Moreover, the accidents cause significant delays and traffic congestions. The expected increase in population and special events that occur in Qatar on regular basis as well as the above impacts have prompted the College of Engineering, Qatar University to establish Qatar Transportation and Traffic Safety Center (QTTSC) to conduct extensive studies and analysis of accidents data and information in order to significantly reduce such road accidents.{{Cite web |title=Qatar Transportation and Traffic Safety Center |url=http://qttsc.qu.edu.qa/research/qttsc |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200419091921/http://qttsc.qu.edu.qa/research/qttsc/ |archive-date=2020-04-19 |access-date=2020-05-18 |website=Qatar Transportation and Traffic Safety Center}}

The studies will include studies related to patterns of accidents, factors that contribute to road accidents, drivers' attributes and others as well as recommendations for approaches that result in an improved road safety.

There are three major areas of concern: Road User Behavioral Change, Vehicle Safety and Biomechanics and Road Engineering and Environment. The center will be housed and managed by the College of Engineering and its funding will be obtained from different sources including Qatar University, companies and government agencies.

ChemE Car Competition

The ChemE competition's aim is to encourage creativity and innovation among students and also to reach out high school students to motivate them towards studies in chemical engineering.

The competition requires participants to design and race a small car that is operated through chemical processes and carrying a load of water (0-500g) for a distance of between 15 and 30 meters.

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In 2004, Qatar University instated a College of Law by separating the law department of the existing College of Sharia. 10%-15% of its undergraduate program is instructed in English. In 2008, it asked the ABA to conduct a full-scale, on-site evaluation of all aspects of the school's objectives, programs, and administration.{{Cite web |title=About the College |url=http://www.qu.edu.qa/law/glance.php |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090414142631/http://www.qu.edu.qa/law/glance.php |archive-date=14 April 2009 |website=Qatar University}} Many of the recommendations made by the ABA were subsequently implemented including the introduction of the first legal writing and research skills program (taught in English) established in any law school in the Middle East. The legal skills program was recognized at the 13th Global Legal Skills Conference held in Melbourne, Australia in December 2018.{{Cite web |date=2019-01-23 |title=QU's College of Law win Award at Global Skills Conference |url=http://www.qu.edu.qa/newsroom/LAW/QU’s-College-of-Law-win-award-at-Global-Legal-Skills-Conference |website=Qatar University}}

The College of Law has the highest percentage of Qatari students of any college in Qatar University.

The College of Law is accredited by the High Council for the Evaluation of Research and Higher Education (HCERES) and the British Accreditation Council (BAC). The College of Law also partners with leading law schools, and welcomes visiting Fulbright fellows and exchange students.

The International Review of Law is an international legal periodical that is published by the College of Law (through Qatar University Press) biannually. It is an internationally peer-reviewed multi-lingual law journal that seeks to articulate contemporary legal discourse across cultures and borders. The journal is open to doctrinal, context based, reformative or comparative work, in all fields of law. The journal accepts submissions in English, Arabic and French and provides abstract translations for all publications. The chief editor of the journal is currently Dr. Sonia Malak.{{Cite web |title=Journal |url=http://www.qu.edu.qa/law/research/journal |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191004023737/http://www.qu.edu.qa/law/research/journal |archive-date=2019-10-04 |access-date=2019-09-09 |website=Qatar University}}

Dr. Mohamed Abdulaziz Al Khulaifi was appointed dean in 2014.

In November 2018, the College of Law hosted the Annual Conference of the International Association of Law Schools.{{Cite web |title=2018 Annual Meeting |url=https://www.ialsnet.org/annualmeeting/2018annualmeeting/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200806135023/https://www.ialsnet.org/annualmeeting/2018annualmeeting/ |archive-date=2020-08-06 |access-date=2019-09-09 |website=International Association of Law Schools}}

In April 2020, the College of Law will move into its new purpose build facility currently under construction.

Programs:

• Undergraduate Law
• LLM in Public Law{{Cite web |title=LLM in Public Law |url=http://www.qu.edu.qa/law/program/llm-programs/public-law |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190831071538/http://www.qu.edu.qa/law/program/llm-programs/public-law |archive-date=2019-08-31 |access-date=2019-09-09 |website=Qatar University}}
• LLM in Private Law{{Cite web |title=LLM in Private Law |url=http://www.qu.edu.qa/law/program/llm-programs/private-law |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190829172157/http://www.qu.edu.qa/law/program/llm-programs/private-law |archive-date=2019-08-29 |access-date=2019-09-09 |website=Qatar University}}
• Graduate Certificate in Legal Studies{{Cite web |title=Graduate Certificate in Legal Studies |url=http://www.qu.edu.qa/law/program/llm-programs/graduate-certificate |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191004105154/http://www.qu.edu.qa/law/program/llm-programs/graduate-certificate |archive-date=2019-10-04 |access-date=2019-09-09 |website=Qatar University}}

The College of Pharmacy at Qatar University was founded as a college in 2008. It is the first pharmacy college to be established in Qatar. It began as a program in 2006, and saw its first student intake in 2007. The year 2008 also marked the college's accreditation by the CCAPP (Canada) and became the first international pharmacy program to receive accreditation by that organization.{{Cite web |title=College of Pharmacy |url=http://www.qu.edu.qa/pharmacy/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150911143226/http://www.qu.edu.qa/pharmacy/ |archive-date=11 September 2015 |access-date=6 September 2015 |website=Qatar University}}{{Cite web |title=About Us |url=http://www.qu.edu.qa/pharmacy/about_us/index.php |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924083809/http://www.qu.edu.qa/pharmacy/about_us/index.php |archive-date=24 September 2015 |access-date=6 September 2015 |website=Qatar University}} Peter Jewesson was the founding College Dean, and had also been the director of the previous Pharmacy program.

The College of Pharmacy offers three degrees:{{Cite web |title=Accreditation |url=http://www.qu.edu.qa/pharmacy/accreditation_status.php |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121007225622/http://www.qu.edu.qa/pharmacy/accreditation_status.php |archive-date=7 October 2012 |website=Qatar University}}

• 5-year program Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy – BSc (Pharm)
• Accredited by CCAPP
• 6-year Doctor of Pharmacy - PharmD
• The PharmD degree is targeted for select graduates pursuing advanced clinical training. It is offered as a full-time study plan for QU graduates, and a part-time study plan for BSc (Pharm) pharmacists practicing in Qatar
• 2-year Master of Science in Pharmacy - MSc (Pharm)
• The MSc (Pharm) degree is designed to build on the undergraduate degree experience.

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College of Sharia and Islamic Studies was among the first founded at Qatar University when it was established in 1977. In recent years, it added new major and minor programs in subjects such as “Da’wa and Media” and “Banking and Insurance”.{{Cite web |title=College of Sharia |url=http://www.qu.edu.qa/sharia/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100922162346/http://www.qu.edu.qa/sharia/ |archive-date=22 September 2010 |website=Qatar University}} Dr. Aisha Yousuf Al-Mannai is the current dean.

Departments:

• Islamic Jurisprudence
• Islamic Culture & Preaching
• Foundations of Islam

In December 2014, Qatar University announced the establishment of the College of Medicine which was planned to take the 1st batch in by Fall 2015 (September) and graduate them by 2021.{{Cite web |date=2014-12-01 |title=Qatar University Announces Admission Requirements for New College of Medicine |url=http://www.qatarisbooming.com/article/qatar-university-announces-admission-requirements-new-college-medicine |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924084032/http://www.qatarisbooming.com/article/qatar-university-announces-admission-requirements-new-college-medicine |archive-date=2015-09-24 |access-date=2015-08-10 |website=qatarisbooming.com}}

The College of Health Science (CHS) was founded in 2016 following 30 years as a department within various colleges at Qatar University. CHS is the national provider of health sciences education and research in Qatar and offers undergraduate (BSc) programs in biomedical sciences, human nutrition and public health, as well as graduate programs; (MSc) in biomedical science and master of public health (MPH).{{Cite web |title=Colleges |url=http://www.qu.edu.qa/about/colleges |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170220180942/http://www.qu.edu.qa/about/colleges |archive-date=20 February 2017 |access-date=20 February 2017 |website=Qatar University}}

The Sport Science Program was opened to students in the fall 2009 semester. The program was constructed as a joint project sponsored by Aspire Academy.{{Cite web |title=Sport Science Program |url=http://www.qu.edu.qa/sportscience/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121006090812/http://www.qu.edu.qa/sportscience/ |archive-date=6 October 2012 |access-date=6 September 2015 |website=Qatar University}}

While QU's Sport Science program is not an independent college, it has been formed with autonomy from the other colleges, much as the College of Pharmacy began.

The Program offers a Bachelor of Science degree which allows for one of 3 concentrations:

• Sport Management
• Exercise and Fitness
• Physical Education

Qatar University's Honors Program was established in 2009. to provide academic opportunities for high-achieving students. Students in the program complete 24 credit hours of honors courses, as part of the 120 credit hours necessary for their undergraduate program. Students must graduate with an overall GPA of 3.5 or above, with a minimum score of 3.0 in all honors courses.{{Cite web |title=Honors Program |url=http://www.qu.edu.qa/honors_program/index.php |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924083656/http://www.qu.edu.qa/honors_program/index.php |archive-date=24 September 2015 |access-date=6 September 2015 |website=Qatar University}} Qatar University holds strict requirements for students wishing to apply:{{Cite web |title=Admission Criteria & Forms |url=http://www.qu.edu.qa/honors_program/admission.php |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130617020554/http://www.qu.edu.qa/honors_program/admission.php |archive-date=17 June 2013 |website=Qatar University}}

• Minimum of 90% or higher in high school certificate or an equivalent certificate (current QU students must complete 12 to 18 post-foundation credit hours with a 3.5 GPA)
• Minimum score of 500 on the TOEFL exam or 5.5 on the ILETS
• Minimum score of 550 in the Math portion of SAT, 24 on the ACT
• Two letters of recommendation from current or previous instructors, counselors or academic advisers
• Copy of transcript
• A written essay
• Pass an interview

In addition to academic advisers, Honors students are assigned an adviser to assist with honors issues and other consultation.{{Cite web |title=Student Advising |url=http://www.qu.edu.qa/honors_program/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120308204014/http://www.qu.edu.qa/honors_program/advising.php |archive-date=8 March 2012 |website=Qatar University}} For courses which are not offered as Honors, students may propose an "Honors Contract" to specify honors-level objectives and goals to be monitored by a sponsoring professor.{{Cite web |title=Honors Contract |url=http://www.qu.edu.qa/honors_program/contract.php |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120308204024/http://www.qu.edu.qa/honors_program/contract.php |archive-date=8 March 2012 |website=Qatar University}}

Qatar University is the biggest and most popular university in Qatar, as stated by UniRank. It has 10 colleges that teach the courses in either Arabic or English. Qatar University Student clubs represent the non-academic aspect of student's life. These clubs are student meetings that fall under the supervision of the Student Activities Department. It aims to build the educational, life and social experience of students.

Student clubs are divided into three categories:

• Departmental and College clubs such as the Statistics Club
• Talent and skill clubs such as the Voice Club and the Poetry Club
• Clubs and public associations, such as the Book Club

Research is conducted in and across colleges and is buoyed by an increased research budget, a multimillion-dollar Research Complex and partnerships.{{Cite web |date=2018-11-27 |title=Qatar University Continues to Excel in the Area of Research |url=http://www.qu.edu.qa/newsroom/Qatar-University/Qatar-University-continues-to-excel-in-the-area-of-research |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190219015610/http://www.qu.edu.qa/newsroom/Qatar-University/Qatar-University-continues-to-excel-in-the-area-of-research |archive-date=2019-02-19 |access-date=2019-02-18 |website=Qatar University}}

;18 centers of research

1. Biomedical Research Center (BRC)
2. Center for Advanced Materials (CAM)
3. Environmental Science Center (ESC)
4. Social and Economic Survey Research Institute (SESRI){{Cite web |title=Research Centers |url=http://www.qu.edu.qa/about/research-centers |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170221005555/http://www.qu.edu.qa/about/research-centers |archive-date=2017-02-21 |access-date=2017-02-20 |website=Qatar University}}
5. Laboratory Animal Research Center (LARC)
6. Qatar University Young Scientists Center (QUYSC)
7. Ibn Khaldon Center for Humanities and Social Sciences
8. Central Lab Unit (CLU)
9. Center for Entrepreneurship (CFE)
10. Center for Sustainable Development (CSD)
11. Centre for Law and Development (CLD)
12. Early Childhood Center
13. Gas Processing Center (GPC)
14. Gulf Studies Center (GSC)
15. KINDI Center for Computing Research (KINDI)
16. National Center for Educational Development (NCED)
17. Qatar Mobility Innovation Center (QMIC)
18. Qatar Transportation and Traffic Safety Center (QTTSC)

== Notable alumni ==

• Nasser Al-Khelaifi, businessman, president of Paris Saint-Germain
• Mariam Al Maadeed, Qatari scientist, vice president for research and graduate studies at Qatar University
• Amal Al-Malki, academic
• Noor Al Mazroei, chef and activist
• Saad Al Mohannadi, Qatari president of Public Works Authority Ashgal
• Moza bint Nasser, consort of Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani
• Nourah Al Saad, writer
• Fatma Al Sharshani, mural artist and calligrapher
• Abdulla bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie, Qatari Minister of Municipality
• Abdulrahman bin Hamad bin Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani, Qatari Minister of Culture
• Jawaher bint Hamad bin Suhaim Al Thani, wife of the Emir of Qatar
• Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Qatari Prime Minister

• List of Islamic educational institutions
• Qatar University Library
• Qatar University Stadium
• Education in Qatar
• List of universities and colleges in Qatar

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