RAS AL KHAIMAH: RAK Medical and Health Sciences University (RAKMHSU) has received a five-star rating in the QS Stars International Rating for universities, making it the first medical university in the country to receive such a rating. This achievement is an important addition to the university’s record of academic excellence and reinforces its position as a leading educational institution in the field of medical and health education in the region.
Professor Ismail Matalka, President of RAKMHSU, said, ‘This rating was awarded after the data was collected and analysed rigorously and independently, according to the performance criteria specified in a precise methodology.’
The QS Stars Rating was conferred by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), a UK-based, world-leading provider of services, analytics, and insight into the global higher education sector. QS, relies on accuracy and detail in evaluating the performance and specifications of universities, focusing on various evaluation criteria, such as the quality of tea
ching, graduate employment, facilities and environment on campus, international relations, and comprehensive student care. Universities are then rated from 1 to 5 stars according to specific criteria and the total number of points achieved by the university during the evaluation process.
Professor Matalka added, ‘This rating is a comprehensive assessment of the excellence and performance of universities at a global level, based on the highest standards of academic, research, and educational excellence. It provides a comprehensive and integrated picture of the university and evaluates it objectively and transparently. According to the final report, RAKMHSU has received a 5-star overall rating and 5 stars in the categories of teaching, medical program, graduate employment opportunities, and facilities. This reflects the university’s commitment to excellence and continuous development, and the dedication and concerted efforts of the faculty, staff, and students in providing a stimulating and enjoyable learning
environment and offering distinguished medical and health programs according to best practices and the highest international standards in higher education.’
For his part, Dr. Ashwin Fernandes, Executive Director of QS (Quacquarelli Symonds), presented the 5-star certificate to the President of the University in the presence of the Chairman and members of the University Board of Trustees, faculty and staff members, the Student Council, and representatives of the university’s alumni, said, “This 5-stars rating is a clear indicator of RAKMHSU’s excellence in providing top-tier education and creating an environment conducive to learning and innovation.
“It reflects the university leadership’s unwavering dedication to providing high-quality education, benchmarked against global standards. This places RAKMHSU on the map of distinguished international universities and embodies its role as a leader in higher education.”
Salem Al Sharhan, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of RAKMHSU, said, “To be ranked among top-p
erforming universities is a distinguished honour for what is a leading university in the United Arab Emirates that is committed to its role in achieving academic excellence and offering academic programs in medical health sciences to students of all nationalities. The final evaluation shows the standards that the university has achieved, thanks to the commitment of the University administration, faculty, staff, and students. This achievement comes within the framework of an ambitious roadmap and strategic plan that the university has adopted and started implementing effectively about a year ago.”
According to the QS portal (TopUniversities.com), which receives over 60 million visitors annually, a university that receives a five-star rating is not just a world-class university, but an academic destination sought after by the best students and faculty around the world. These institutions are also known for utilising various advanced technological equipment to facilitate the training and practice of learners, t
o prepare students for employment, rates of which are very high after graduation. Its graduates are employed by the most reputable organisations in the world.
Source: Emirates News Agency