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University of Al-Qadisiyah

Coordinates: 32°0′2″N 44°52′43″E / 32.00056°N 44.87861°E / 32.00056; 44.87861
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University of Al-Qadisiyah
جامعة القادسيـــة
University of Al-Qadisiyah official seal
MottoArabic: وقل ربي زدني علما
Motto in English
My Lord Giveth Thy Knowledge
TypePublic - Research
Established1987[1]
Parent institution
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research
PresidentEhsan Kathem[2]
Vice-presidentAdel Turki Al-Delwi [3]
ProvostFirdous Abbas Jaber [4]
Academic staff
2 645 [5]
Students21 154[6]
Undergraduates20 497[7]
Postgraduates657[8]
Location, ,
32°0′2″N 44°52′43″E / 32.00056°N 44.87861°E / 32.00056; 44.87861
CampusUrban
371 acres (150 ha) (Main/University Campus)[9]
998 acres (404 ha) (Veterinary Campus)[10]
12 acres (4.9 ha) (Medical/Nursing Campus)[11]
LanguageArabic, English
ColorsSapphire Blue & Air Superiority Blue [12]  Q   U 
Websitequ.edu.iq
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The University of Al-Qadisiyah (Arabic: جامعة القادسية) is an Iraqi university established in 1987 in Al Diwaniyah, Qadisiyyah Province, Iraq.

History

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The University of Al-Qadisiyah was established on 23 December 1987 through a resolution (no. 159) passed by the Revolutionary Command Council of the Saddam era.[13] The resolution ordered the establishment of four universities; the University of Al-Qadisiyah, the University of Kufa, the University of Tikrit, and the University of Anbar.[14] Originally, the University of Al-Qadisiyah began with two colleges; the College of Education and the College of Business and Administration. There has been a vast increase in this number though, as today, the university encompasses 18 colleges in addition to a number of learning centers.[15]

Academic profile

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The university consists of 18 academic schools or colleges:[16]

  • College of Medicine
  • College of Engineering
  • College of Computer Science and Information Technology
  • College of Science
  • College of Veterinary Medicine
  • College of Education for women
  • College of Agriculture
  • School of Law
  • College of Education
  • College of Arts
  • College of Management and Economics
  • College of Physical Education
  • College of Pharmacy
  • College of Nursing
  • College of Dentistry
  • College of Fine Arts
  • College of Biotechnology
  • College of Archaeology

International collaborations

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The university signed a memorandum of understanding with Durham University, UK, in 2023 to develop capacity in heritage protection, including training of the university's staff and students in archaeological surveying and lab techniques by Durham's Department of Archaeology.[17] As part of this collaboration, researchers ad Al-Qadisiyah and Durham pinpointed the location of the Battle of al-Qadisiyyah using declassified US spy satellite images.[18]

Campuses

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Al-Qadisiyah is located between a strict conservative society to the west (the holy cities of Najaf and Karbala), and the more liberal alternative to the north (Hilla, and Baghdad).[19] The result is a mix between conservative and liberal styling in campus planning and student life. The main campus is located on the north-western edge of the city of Diwaniya. The majority of the university's colleges along with the main administrative building are found here.

College of Medicine. View of northern half of campus from the pathology labs.

In addition to the main campus, there are smaller campuses sprawled in and around the city of Diwaniya:

  • Medicine & Nursing Campus @ Diwaniya Teaching Hospital[20]
  • Law Campus across from the Provincial Government Building
  • Engineering campus located across from the main train station[21]
  • Education campus located near the College of Engineering
  • Veterinary campus located on the northern edge of the city for better access to farms

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "The University of Al-Qadisiyah at a Glance". University of Al-Qadisiyah. Retrieved 6 May 2015.
  2. ^ Qoraishi, Ehsan. "Professor". President's Letter. Retrieved 4 May 2015.
  3. ^ Al-Delwi, Adel. "Professor". Office of the Administrative Assistant. Retrieved 4 May 2015.
  4. ^ Jaber, Firdous. "Assistant Professor". Office of the Academic Assistant. Retrieved 4 May 2015.
  5. ^ "Our Accomplishments". University of Al-Qadisiyah. Retrieved 5 May 2015.
  6. ^ "University Accomplishments". University of Al-Qadisiyah. Retrieved 5 May 2015.
  7. ^ "University Accomplishments". University of Al-Qadisiyah. Retrieved 5 May 2015.
  8. ^ "University Accomplishments". University of Al-Qadisiyah. Retrieved 5 May 2015.
  9. ^ "Google map of the city of Diwaniyah". Google Maps. Retrieved 5 May 2015.
  10. ^ "Glimpse of the College". College of Veterinary Medicine. Retrieved 5 May 2015.
  11. ^ "Google map of the city of Diwaniyah". Google Maps. Retrieved 5 May 2015.
  12. ^ "Color scheme of the University of Al-Qadisiyah". University of Al-Qadisiyah. Retrieved 4 May 2015.
  13. ^ Qoraishi, Ehsan (2013). Professor. Iraq: University of Al-Qadisiyah. p. 2. Retrieved 5 May 2015.
  14. ^ Qoraishi, Ehsan (2013). Professor. Iraq: University of Al-Qadisiyah. p. 3. Retrieved 5 May 2015.
  15. ^ Qoraishi, Ehsan (2013). Professor. Iraq: University of Al-Qadisiyah. p. 4. Retrieved 5 May 2015.
  16. ^ "Faculties". University of Al-Qadisiyah. Retrieved 13 December 2024.
  17. ^ "Strengthening archaeological collaborations in Iraq". Durham University. 11 December 2024. Retrieved 13 December 2024.
  18. ^ "Archaeologists identify centuries-old battle site in Iraq using declassified spy satellite images". CNN. 11 November 2024.
  19. ^ Shahin, Sultan (February 15, 2015). "Baghdad Red for Valentine's Day, Najaf Shuns It". New Age Islam. Retrieved 6 May 2015.
  20. ^ "About our College". College of Medicine. Retrieved 5 May 2015.
  21. ^ "About the College of Engineering". College of Engineering. Retrieved 5 May 2015.
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