Q Life Magazine Q Magazine December 2017 | Page 19

Laying the foundations |
Qatar
University
| Qatar University
Shaping Qatar’s Next
Generation
Since its inception in 1973, Qatar
University (QU) has served as
Qatar’s primary institution of higher
education. With around 20,000
students in its ranks, it is today
a beacon of academic and research
excellence in the GCC region.
High-quality education aligned
with international standards
and best practices
QU is committed to providing
high-quality education in areas
of national priority. Underpinning
this commitment is the goal to align
its colleges, programmes and courses
with established international
standards and best practices.
As a result, the organisation has
been successful in its accreditation
initiatives, earning the endorsement
of numerous leading international
accrediting bodies.
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