Khalifa University achieves world ranking milestone

Khalifa University has become the youngest institution to make it into the list of the top 100 universities under 50 years old.

The university, which was established eight years ago, came in the 71-80 bracket by internationally renowned rankings guide QS (Quacquarelli Symonds). The rankings are designed to highlight the accomplishments of universities whose performances in teaching and research are increasingly impressive given their age and resources.

The institution’s high rankings are in part due to its faculty to student ratio, which allows for greater hands-on attention and guidance. In addition, all of its professors are required to possess a PhD and are actively engaged in both undergraduate and graduate education.

“It’s an honour to be named to the top 100 under 50,” said Dr Tod Laursen, the university’s president. “It’s an even greater honour to be the youngest institution on this list. We have accomplished so much in eight years, it’s exciting to imagine what we can achieve in the next eight.

“We are now graduating students with PhD’s, Masters and Bachelors across a wide spectrum of science, engineering and technology disciplines, and we boast award-winning faculty who are recognized both regionally and internationally as leaders in their fields.

“Consistent with the UAE’s Innovation agenda, we’ve just announced the launch of our new Khalifa Innovation Center (KIC) and are dedicated to translating the excellent research results we’ve produced into new products and businesses. Khalifa University is making an impact, and will certainly continue to do so for years to come.”

Dr Arif Al Hammadi, Khalifa University’s executive vice president said: “This achievement is a result of the support of our wise leadership and the guidance of the Board of Trustees, chaired by Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed, Chairman of Abu Dhabi Crown Prince’s Court.

“In a short period of time, Khalifa University has achieved a number of important milestones and initiatives, has introduced a number of graduate programmes and established state-of-the-art research centres. We aspire to be a leader in higher education in the UAE and the region.”