University Overview
Established in 2004, Qassim University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Qassim (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Al-Qassim. This institution also has branch campuses in Buraydah, Unaizah, ar Rass, Al-Bukairyah, Muznib, Uqlat Assgoor, Badaya'a, Al-Khabra and Al Nabhanyah. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of Saudi Arabia, Qassim University (QU) is a very large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 40,000-44,999 students) coeducational Saudi Arabian higher education institution. Qassim University (QU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 21-year-old Saudi Arabian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 40-49% making this Saudi Arabian higher education organization an averagely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. QU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
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| Name | Qassim University |
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| Name (Non Latin) | جامعة القصيم |
| Acronym | QU |
| Founded | 2004 Merger between King Saud University (1957) and Imam Muhammad ibn Saud Islamic University (1974) |
| Motto | Learning is Light |
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| Address | PO Box 6688 Qassim 51452 Al-Qassim Saudi Arabia |
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(6) 380 0050 |
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(6) 380 1560 |
| Other locations | Buraydah, Unaizah, ar Rass, Al-Bukairyah, Muznib, Uqlat Assgoor, Badaya'a, Al-Khabra and Al Nabhanyah |
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