QU’s engineering college sees ‘record achievement’ in 2019 US News ranking
Qatar University College of Engineering (QUCENG) has announced a “record achievement” in the 2019 US News ranking.
QU was ranked 132nd in the world in the US News classification for ‘Best Global Universities for Computer Science’, it said in a statement.
The universities are ranked based on their reputation and research in the field. US News rankings are esteemed for their comprehensive rankings and use various bibliometric measures as criteria for the list.
Commenting on the feat, CENG dean Professor Abdelmajid Hamouda said: “This achievement refers to the efforts of CENG to excel in scientific and engineering fields through internationally accredited academic programmes, which provide high-quality academic and research outputs.
“This classification is an international recognition that means our research groups are in line with the global standards in their progressive achievements, and is a reference for students, academics, university leaders, governments and the industry.”
Department of Computer Science and Engineering head Dr Somaya al-Maadeed noted, “This classification comes as one of the most important achievements of the department, through concentrated efforts with partners to ensure that students receive the best international education standards of regional and international importance.”
Head of the Department of Electrical Engineering, Dr Nasser Ahmed al-Emadi, added: “The classification is a qualitative addition to the department and the Electrical Engineering Programme, and is evidence that the departments match their equivalents in other major international universities. Classification gives the programme a regional, national and international importance. It supports the vision of good leadership, meets the needs of Qatari society for research and higher education, and supports the application of knowledge gained.”