ABU DHABI // The Masdar Institute of Science and Technology has moved up to the 14th spot in the 2016 US News and World Report Best Arab Region Universities Rankings, up from 23rd last year.
The Abu Dhabi-based research institution has also edged up to fifth spot in the energy category, eighth in chemistry, and ninth in engineering, while being ranked tenth in both environmental science and materials science. In the academic reputation category, Masdar ranked eighth in the region.
Dr Behjat Al Yousuf, interim provost, said: “Masdar Institute’s ranking by the 2016 US News and World Report Best Arab Region Universities Rankings strongly indicates that we are committed to advancing UAE and Abu Dhabi’s intellectual capital through advanced research and development. We will continue with our efforts to create high-value human and intellectual capital in advanced energy and sustainability fields, while helping to place the UAE at the forefront of research and innovation that address the needs of Abu Dhabi and the globe.”
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