As many as 3,362 students are to graduate from Qatar University (QU) at ceremonies scheduled for next month, it was announced on Monday.
Under the patronage of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, QU will hold the male students’ graduation ceremony, Class of 2018, on November 11.
The distinguished female students’ ceremony is on November 12 under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Hamad bin Suhaim al-Thani, wife of the Amir.
The graduation ceremony for the female students of each college will be held on November 13-15. All ceremonies will be held in the new Sports & Events Complex at QU.
This year, the graduates comprise 2,562 females and 800 male from fall 2017, winter 2018, spring 2018 and summer 2018 from all colleges. This is the 41st batch of students to graduate from QU.
The new strategy emphasises on elevating students’ experiences by placing QU as a pioneer and a leading educational institution in the higher education sector in Qatar and abroad. QU is committed to providing high-quality education in areas of national priority.
The strategy aims to facilitate and encourage the Qatari nationals to enter the university and graduate with high educational degrees. Furthermore, QU works to increase the flexibility of educational opportunities, providing programmes for undergraduate and graduate students that meet the current and future needs of the country’s labour market.
Dr Khalid al-Khanji, QU vice president for Student Affairs, said: “I extend my appreciation and gratitude to His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, the Amir of Qatar, for his continuous support for Qatar University and for education in general.”
“The graduation of the 41st batch of students comes after years of dedication and hard work during which QU has accomplished many achievements in regional and international university rankings. The university has also been successful in its accreditation initiatives, earning the endorsement of numerous leading international accrediting bodies for its colleges and academic programmes. Additionally, QU has notched up a number of ISO certifications for its research labs and management systems,” he added.
Since its inception in 1973, QU has served as Qatar’s primary institution of higher education. With more than 20,000 students in its ranks and 45,000 alumni, it is today a beacon of higher education and academic and research excellence.
