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Dean’s Message - College Of Engineering

Overview of College of Engineering

The College of Engineering at Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University is considered one of the pioneering initiatives in empowering Saudi women in engineering fields. It was established in 1439 AH in alignment with Saudi Vision 2030. The College opened its doors to students in the academic year 1439–1440 AH, becoming the first public engineering college for women in Riyadh. The College offers modern and specialized engineering programs that serve labor market needs and keep pace with technological advancement. The College is distinguished by an advanced educational environment equipped with state-of-the-art laboratories and focuses on preparing qualified female engineers who possess both knowledge and practical skills and are capable of contributing effectively to national development and engineering innovation

Vision

Excellence in engineering education, scientific research, and community service for women.

Mission

Qualifying skilled and professional female engineers in an innovative educational and research environment to contribute to the development of the national workforce and to support sustainable economic and societal development.

Goals

The College of Engineering at Princess Noura University relies on 3 strategic goals to achieve its vision and mission:
Providing academic programs that ensure the improvement of educational outcomes and support women's participation in the labor market.
Supporting innovation, scientific and research production in the engineering field.
Enhancing sustainability and community service to ensure institutional advancement.

Dean’s Message

The journey of empowering female engineers began with the establishment of the College of Engineering at Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University in 1439 AH, in realization of Saudi Vision 2030, which assigned women a central role in development and provided them with promising opportunities in engineering fields. Since its establishment, the College has pursued carefully planned expansion in its academic programs until the number of bachelor’s programs reached seven specialized programs, introduced progressively to meet labor market demands and keep pace with technological developments. The College also seeks to strengthen its academic journey through expanding graduate programs by launching specialized master’s programs in modern fields, representing the beginning of its advanced academic degrees. Furthermore, the College has placed significant emphasis on building effective professional partnerships with governmental, private, and non-profit sectors to bridge the gap between academic education and labor market requirements. This has been reflected in the success of its graduates and their recruitment into distinguished specialized positions. To ensure the quality of outcomes, the College supports its students in obtaining professional certifications, while also developing faculty competencies, linking them to practical applications, and supporting scientific research and academic publishing. The College reaffirms its commitment to continuous development so that its graduates remain a hallmark of excellence, creativity, and innovation in the labor market.

Dean of the College of Engineering:

Dr. Hanan bint Abdullah Bin Menqash