News Letter

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Message of Head
of the Department
Welcome to our CSE Connect Newsletter. It is my pride and privilege to belong to the
Computer Science and Engineering Department, for Computing is the key to Connection
and Smart Living. The job market for Computer Science and Technology in Qatar and
worldwide is constantly growing. Undoubtedly, Computer Science and Engineering
Department prepare undergraduate and post-graduate students for productive
professions in Computer industry, and government by providing an outstanding
environment for teaching, and learning. Thereafter, I’m happy to announce that CSE
awarded renewal of its five-year accreditation by the Engineering Accreditation
Commission of ABET, and the Computing Accreditation Commission of
ABET, for the Bachelor degree programs in Computer Engineering
and Computer Science.
The first pillar of Qatar Vision 2030 is Human Development. In order to support human
development in Qatar, CSE Department Committed to implement high quality
educational and training opportunities for students. At the Undergraduate level, the
total number of registered students at CSE Department increased by 80% within the last
5 years. The percent of increase was even higher among the Qatari students as it reached
105%.
A long-term vision of the Department and Qatar University is to be among the top
academic institutions in the field of Computer and related areas. From this standpoint,
the CSE Department is doing its best in research, education and community service. It is
a pleasure to be among the global top 251-300 in Computer Science and 176-200 in
Engineering and Technology based in Times Higher Education Subject Rank 2018.
Furthermore, Qatar University in the field of Telecommunication Engineering, is
recently ranked among top 51 – 75 in the world according to 2017 Shanghai Global
Ranking of Academic Subject. Qatar University also ranked 201-300 in the subject of
Computer Science and Engineering in the world according to 2017 Shanghai Global
Ranking of Academic Subject.
Congratulations and best wishes to our faculty, Staff and Students for the academic
achievements.
Thank you,
Dr. Somaya Al-maadeed
Head of Computer Science and Engineering Department
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