4 Stars in the QS Rating System

This is according to the annual report issued by the QS Rankings (Quacquarelli Symonds) which is internationally specialized in classifying universities: This year, Applied Science University (ASU) has achieved 37th place and 4 stars in the QS rating system that was attained in various areas.

The annual report issued by the (QS) showed that the university has progressed 8 places higher than the previous year’s ranking, and achieved the top spot as Best Private University in the Kingdom of Bahrain for the second consecutive year. This ranking shows that the university placed 37th out of 130 universities in the Arab region which have all undertaken a standardized evaluation system.

This achievement comes in line with the framework of the university’s vision of continuing achievements in the higher education sector. These efforts enhance the institutions’ position amongst the regional institutions and universities, in line with the strategies of the Higher Education Council (HEC). This states that the university is positioned first in the Kingdom of Bahrain and is the first Arab private university to receive such a certificate.

Professor Waheeb Al Khaja, Director of the Board of Trustees, thanked and praised Professor Ghassan Aouad, the University President, and all the university members for their efforts on the continuation of this outstanding achievement. He pointed out that the university is keen on developing its academic level, improving its performance and output that fulfill the market gaps with skilled and highly qualified candidates.

In a thanksgiving speech by Professor Ghassan Aouad, the University President, he congratulated all who contributed their time and hard work in this excellent achievement that was especially dedicated to Professor Waheeb Al Khaja for his leadership, vision and continuous support. Professor Aouad also acknowledged all directorates and staff who contributed to organizing this event for their creativity and innovative work.

Ashwin Fernandes, Regional Director of MENA and South Asia QS, highlighted in his speech that the (QS) rankings of universities are among the most important landmarks of success by the academic levels in the higher education sector.

He explained that each ranking system is designed to establish a sequential order for universities to demonstrate the availability of scientific research conditions for the quality of the educational environment on a global level. Finally, the announcement of the achievement was revealed in the QS stars and culminated in the declaration of each criterion (Teaching, Employability, Facilities, Social Responsibility, Inclusiveness, and Internationalization) and concluded that the University is now rated at an overall 4 stars by the prestigious QS universities rankings agency.