Effat University
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| Motto | "Aspire to Achieve" |
| Established | 1999 |
| Type | Non-profit |
| Chairman | Sara Al-Faisal |
| President | Haifa Reda Jamalallail |
| Admin. staff | 221 |
| Undergraduates | 1,000 |
| Location | Jeddah, Saudi Arabia |
| Colors | Black and Blue |
| Website | www.effatuniversity.edu.sa |
Effat University (Arabic: جامعة عفّت) is a leading private non-profit institution of higher education for women in Saudi Arabia, operating under the umbrella of King Faisal Charitable Foundation. Effat University is strengthened by the legacy of its founder, Queen Effat Al-Thunayyan Al-Saud, wife of the late King Faisal.
On January 30, 2009, Effat College became Effat University. The inauguration of its three colleges, the establishment of the Research and Consultancy Institute, and success achieved on the academic, education and social levels, paved the way to becoming a university.
In 2011, Effat University obtained approval for its first graduate program.[1]
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[edit] History
Effat College was founded by the children of King Faisal and Queen Effat.[2] Princess Lolowah al-Faisal played a prominent role in its founding, from raising funds, developing the curriculum, overseeing construction to the hiring of faculty and staff.[3] Princess Sarah al-Faisal is currently the Chair of the Board of Founders and Board of Trustees, while Lolowah is Vice Chair and General Supervisor of the university.[2]
[edit] Departments
Effat University consists of the following departments:
- College of Humanities and Social Sciences: Early Childhood Education, English and Translation and Psychology
- College of Engineering: Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems and Architecture
- College of Business: Finance and Accounting, Marketing, Human Resources Management, Operation and Information Management and Entrepreneurship
[edit] Partnerships
Effat University built strong relationships and agreements with a number of very well-established national and international institutions and universities. These agreements support Effat’s unique social, academic and professional excellence. It has partnered with Duke University Pratt School of Engineering, University of Miami School of Architecture, and University of Cincinnati College of Education.
[edit] References
- ^ Al-Jassem, Diana. "Effat University's Graduate Program Gets Approval - Arab News." Home - Arab News. 19 Jan. 2011. Web. 21 Jan. 2011. [1].
- ^ a b "Board of Founders". Effat University. http://www.effatuniversity.edu.sa/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=287&Itemid=274. Retrieved 2011-05-02.
- ^ "Ireland's President Is Commencement Speaker". Mount Holyoke College. 2009-04-06. http://www.mtholyoke.edu/news/stories/5681253. Retrieved 2011-05-02.
[edit] See Also
- MEMP Students Create Labs for Saudi Arabian Women Engineering Students
- Engineering School at Effat University
Effat University's Partnerships and Affiliations
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