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Alfaisal University is Ranked #10th in the “The World’s Best Small Universities 2020”

Alfaisal University was ranked #10 in “The World’s Best Small Universities 2020”, by Times Higher Education.

To be eligible for the ranking, universities must appear in Times Higher Education’s World University Rankings 2020, teach more than four subjects, and have fewer than 5,000 students.

According to Times Higher Education, Alfaisal achieved this ranking because of its small size, where students can benefit from an 11:1 student-to-staff ratio.

Earlier this year, the University topped the Times Higher Education Young University Ranking of 2020 in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Arab Region. It is ranked 31st in the world for universities under 50 years old.

The Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2020 includes almost 1,400 universities across 92 countries, standing as the largest and most diverse university rankings ever to date.

The ranking is based on 13 carefully calibrated performance indicators that measure an institution’s performance across teaching, research, knowledge transfer and international outlook. It is the only university ranking to be independently audited by professional services firm Pricewaterhouse Coopers, and trusted worldwide by students, teachers, governments and industry experts.

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Effat University Launches “Industropedia Academy”

Effat University launched “Industropedia Academy” platform in October 2020 to improve the partnership with the private sector and contribute to innovation and productivity.

The platform aims to coordinate and integrate between Effat University and the private sector to achieve Kingdom’s Vision 2030.

It also aims to strengthen the relations between the two parties in various scientific and practical fields, to improve institutional professional work and entrepreneurship, and to provide distinctive programs and outputs that keep pace with modern developments and meet the labor market needs.

The platform seeks to develop capabilities and means to strengthen and manage industry and business partnerships within Effat University in cooperation with the Saudi industry and business sector.

The idea of the platform dates to October of the year 2020, when a brainstorming session of the Effat University Advisory Council resulted in its launch.

Dr. Haifa Reda Jamal Al-Lail, President of Effat University, explained that “The vital role of the private sector contributes to enabling Effat University to complete its pivotal role in building a generation armed with knowledge”.

Dr. Haifa added: “The platform provides a new digital space with innovative options to advance the development of the education process”.