Since its inception in 1973, Qatar University has become the country’s national and major institution of higher education. It is comprised of six colleges: the College of Education, the College of Arts & Sciences, the College of Sharia & Islamic Studies, the College of Engineering, the College of Law and the College of Business & Economics. QU has always strived to fulfill its mission as the country's beacon of knowledge. With six colleges, over 27,OOO graduates, and a faculty community of almost 700 members, the University is also an active member in several prestigious regional and international associations, including the Union of Arab Universities, the league of Islamic Universities, and the International Association of Universities,to name just a few. Qatar University offers over 60 specializations (the widest range in the country), and boasts substantial research and academic infrastructure, as well as the reputation as a leading center for research in the country. As a result, QU has been successful in attracting a large number of distinguished scholars, researchers, and faculty members from other Arab countries and beyond.