First: Graduate Studies Department
Description
Graduate programs at Jouf University are a cornerstone for enhancing academic and research capacities. They aim to prepare graduates who are academically and professionally qualified to contribute to community development and support the national economy in alignment with Saudi Vision 2030.
The university offers a variety of programs, including Master’s and Higher Diploma degrees in administrative sciences, engineering, medical sciences, humanities, education, and more, meeting the needs of the labour market.
The department focuses on providing a stimulating educational and research environment through distinguished faculty, advanced facilities, and academic and financial support for students. It also encourages participation in research and scientific conferences. Additionally, the Deanship seeks international educational and research partnerships that open avenues for development and knowledge transfer.
Thus, the graduate programs represent a distinguished model in preparing a generation of researchers and academics capable of contributing to the Kingdom’s journey of development and innovation.
Objectives
- Contribute to the development of graduate programs by providing departments with the necessary expertise and resources that meet national development needs.
- Enhance the efficiency of graduate studies by monitoring academic quality and supporting departmental development initiatives.
- Empower departments and students by providing technical and administrative support to conduct solid scientific research with local and international impact.
- Strengthen academic and research cooperation by facilitating partnerships and agreements between departments, universities, and research centers locally and globally.
- Support graduate students’ research publications by providing supportive platforms and facilitating access to research programs and opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Oversee admission, registration, and academic supervision of students.
- Organize training courses and workshops for graduate students.
- Monitor and review research and Master’s theses.
- Provide academic and administrative consultation to students and faculty members.
Second: Scientific Research Department
Description
The Scientific Research Department at Jouf University is a cornerstone in supporting academic excellence and contributing to sustainable development both locally and globally. It enhances the university’s position as a hub for research and innovation.
The Department provides a stimulating environment that brings together researchers, graduate students, and faculty members to achieve research accomplishments that add value to society and align with Saudi Vision 2030.
It focuses on supporting applied research that offers practical solutions to national and global challenges, while providing generous funding for research projects according to the highest standards of quality. The department also develops research capacity through workshops and training programs to enhance researchers’ methodological and scientific skills.
Research efforts are directed toward the national priorities of research, development, and innovation (RDI): human health, leadership in energy and industry, environmental sustainability and essential needs, and future economies — thus enhancing the university’s role in serving society and supporting the national economy.
Objectives
- Encourage scientific research by motivating faculty members to conduct outstanding studies that solve contemporary problems and advance knowledge.
- Strengthen research capacities by providing financial and technical resources to enable faculty to effectively implement their projects.
- Foster a culture of research and innovation by supporting creative ideas and research projects that can lead to new discoveries and technological advancements.
- Stimulate collaboration among researchers inside and outside the university, promoting knowledge exchange and expanding research scope.
- Improve the university’s ranking in research indicators.
Responsibilities
- Supervise research plans and monitor their implementation.
- Provide technical and financial support for researchers.
- Review and evaluate proposed research projects.
- Organize scientific conferences and forums.
Encourage participation in national and international research programs.
Third: Scientific Publishing Department
Description
The Scientific Publishing Department represents one of the core pillars of the university’s research and innovation ecosystem. It empowers faculty members and graduate students to publish their scholarly work to the highest standards of quality and originality. The administration provides integrated services that include training, consultations, language editing and proofreading, plagiarism checking, and the development of digital publishing platforms. Through these efforts, it aims to enhance the university’s presence in the global academic landscape and improve its ranking in scientific publishing indicators.
Objectives
- Enhancing the quality and outputs of scientific publishing in line with local and international standards.
- Empowering faculty members and graduate students to publish in reputable scientific journals.
- Providing a supportive environment for scientific publishing through training, consultations, and plagiarism screening and editing services.
Improving the university’s ranking in scientific publishing and academic performance indicators.
Responsibilities
- Organising training workshops for faculty members and graduate students on research writing and scientific publishing.
- Providing consultations on selecting appropriate journals and responding to peer-review comments.
- Offering language editing and proofreading services for manuscripts before publication.
- Supporting researchers in preparing research grant proposals and securing necessary funding.
- Providing plagiarism detection services to ensure research originality.
- Developing electronic publishing platforms and institutional repositories.