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Sameh Saeid
Doha
THE British University of Aberdeen opened its first branch in the Middle East in Doha on Sunday.
The inaugural ceremony was attended by representatives of the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, including Director of Higher Education Department Dr Khalid al Hurr, the principal of the university and a number of university professors.
Registration will open at the college next week to enroll students in different courses for the next academic year 2017-2018, commencing in September.
Professor Sir Ian Diamond,principal of the University of Aberdeen, stressed the importance of opening a branch of the university in Qatar to enhance cooperation in the field of higher education between Qatar and the UK.
He said the university offers Bachelor's programmes in Business Administration, Accounting and Finance in addition to other programmes. He added the university will supervise and manage the college in Doha and issue certificates from the UK.
The Aberdeen University is the fifth oldest university and one of the top universities worldwide. Besides, students from 120 countries are enrolled in the university, he added.
Head of Al Faleh Group for Educational and Academic Services Dr Sheikha Aisha bint Faleh al Thani said the University of Aberdeen is the first British university in Qatar that will grant Bachelor's degree. She pointed out that opening of the university in Qatar will pave the way for opening of more universities in the country bringing together public and private sectors to promote higher education in the country.
She explained that the capacity of the university in Doha is 1,500 students. The college is equipped with the latest technology and facilities to provide a suitable environment for the students.
Besides, various disciplines like engineering will be soon provided at the college, she added.
According to her, the admission requirements at the Doha branch of the university are the same as in the main campus in the UK. The doors of the university are open to all students, she further said.
