ABET Accreditation

The Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Department (MIE) at Qatar University (QU) was established in 1980 with one undergraduate program (Mechanical Engineering) and a few number of students. Over the years, the department has grown to become the largest in the College of Engineering with following programs:

• Two undergraduate programs
  • Mechanical Engineering Program
  • Industrial and Systems Engineering Program
• Two master programs
  • Mechanical Engineering Program
  • Engineering Management Program),
• One PhD program with three concentrations
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Materials Engineering
  • Engineering Management

The department has adopted a systematic process for quality assurance applied to its programs. The department has also moved through the required stages that lead to accreditation for its programs, according to the standards of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).  ABET is a highly recognized and internationally respected accreditor of college and university programs in applied science, computing, engineering, and technology. ABET has set the higher-educational standards in its fields for nearly 75 years.

The following bachelor degree programs at the Department are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commissions; EAC of ABET.

- Industrial & Systems Engineering 
- Mechanical Engineering

Accreditation is a process that requires programs to undergo comprehensive, periodic evaluations, and assures that the graduates are well-prepared and ready for advanced study and real-world employment. It helps students and their parents to choose quality accredited university programs. It also motivates institutions to apply systematic and effective continuous improvement methods through program’s assessment and evaluation.