QU moves up to 4th position in QS Arab University Rankings

Qatar University (QU) has moved up to the fourth position in the QS Arab Region University Rankings 2020, it was announced yesterday. Last year QU was ranked sixth.The annual QS Arab Region University Rankings highlights 130 leading universities in this part of the world, according to a statement from QU yesterday.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. President Dr Hassan al-Derham recalled that since 2015 QU gained seven places. “Over the past five years, the institution moved up four times. In the 2020 Edition, Qatar University performed among the top 3% in the QS World University Rankings for the Arab Region. “The highest indicators QU scored are: international research network, papers per faculty, and employer reputation which highlights QU’s role in implementing the 2030 vision both on the local and international levels.”This achievement consolidates QU’s recent achievement in the QS World University Ranking as the institution moved from 332 in 2019 to 276 in the 2020 ranking, effectively jumping 56 places, and becoming one of the most improved universities.In 2017, QU released a five-year strategy for the years 2018-2022, mapping out the routes to achieve continuing performance excellence and building on key areas of education, research, institution and engagement, while taking into consideration the plans and aspirations of Qatar National Vision 2030.