About the University
Qassim University is one of the leading public universities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, headquartered in Buraydah, Qassim. It was launched in 2004 after merging a number of colleges in the region affiliated with King Saud University and Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University, to continue its role in providing quality education and advanced academic and research programs in 17 colleges that offer their programs at the main headquarters in Buraidah, in addition to its branches in a number of governorates in the region, covering various health, engineering, humanities, scientific and social disciplines.
The university is committed to building an innovative educational environment, promoting scientific research and contributing to community service, in line with the aspirations of the nation and contributing to achieving the goals of Saudi Vision 2030.
University missions and goals
- Ensuring the quality of education and achieving excellence in targeted specializations.
- Increase the merit, competitiveness and professionalism of students.
- Strengthening research identity and enhancing applied research and innovation to meet the requirements of sustainable development.
- Improved management performance and enhanced organizational satisfaction and loyalty.
- Improving technical and information performance and promoting digital transformation.
- Growing the university's endowment, diversifying funding streams, and improving spending efficiency.
- Completion, development and sustainability of infrastructure.
- Promoting partnership and knowledge exchange nationally and internationally.
Senior leadership at the university
Dr.. Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Saawi
Vice Chairman of the Medical City Board of Directors
Scientific qualifications:
- Doctoral degree In Sociology, majoring in Population and Development Studies and Social Statistics, from Kansas State University, USA, in 1422 AH.
- Master's degree in Sociology, majoring in Population Studies and Social Statistics, from Western Illinois University, USA, in 1418H.
- Bachelor's degree In Sociology and Social Work, from Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University, Qassim Branch, in 1412 AH.
Dr.. Dr. Fahad bin Sulaiman Hamad Al-Ahmad
Scientific qualifications:
- Doctoral degree In Arabic language, specializing in grammar and morphology, from Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah.
- Master's degree in Arabic, from Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University, Riyadh.
- Bachelor's degree in Arabic Language, from Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University, Qassim Branch.
Dr.. Dr. Waleed bin Saleh Al-Battah
Scientific qualifications:
- Doctoral degree in Computer Science, Kent State University, USA, 2014.
Dr.. Dr. Majed bin Fadhi bin Awad Al-Enezi
Scientific qualifications:
- Doctoral degree in Civil Engineering, specializing in Construction Engineering Management, from Purdue University, USA, in 2017.
- Master's degree in Civil Engineering, specializing in Construction Engineering Management, from Purdue University, USA, in 2013.
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, from Qassim University, in 2008.