منطقة الجوف-جامعة الجوف

Building on its firm commitment to applying international quality standards and its continuous efforts to develop its administrative system in line with global best practices, Jouf University has achieved a notable milestone by obtaining certification of compliance with the Quality Management System in accordance with the international ISO 9001 standard. The certification covers 28 supporting and administrative deanships and departments, as well as 14 colleges across the university and its branches, reflecting the maturity of institutional performance, reinforcing high-level administrative governance, and enhancing the overall experience of beneficiaries.

This achievement represents the culmination of integrated institutional efforts focused on unifying procedures, documenting processes, improving operational efficiency, and activating the principles of continuous improvement, in full alignment with the internationally recognized requirements and standards of ISO. It embodies the qualitative transformation currently underway within the university’s administrative and organizational framework.

The certification encompasses a wide range of key units across the university, underscoring the comprehensive implementation of the Quality Management System. These include:

Office of the University President and affiliated units

• General Administration of Institutional Communication

Deanships and departments under the University Vice Presidency

• Deanship of Student Affairs
• Deanship of E-Learning and Digital Transformation
• General Administration of Administrative and Financial Affairs
• General Administration of Human Resources
• General Administration of Branches and Campuses
• General Administration of Central Services
• General Administration of Operation and Maintenance
• General Administration of Facilities
• Facilities Management
• Statistics and Information Department
• Community Service and Volunteer Work Department
• Cybersecurity Department
• Medical Services Department

Deanships and departments under the Vice Presidency for Graduate Studies and Research

• Deanship of Graduate Studies and Research
• Institute of Research, Consulting Studies, and Training
• Scholarship and Training Department
• Innovation and Entrepreneurship Department
• Central Laboratory

Deanships and departments under the Vice Presidency for Educational Affairs

• Deanship of Development and Quality
• Deanship of Admission and Registration
• Alumni Department
• Academic Advising Department
• Libraries Department

The certification also includes 14 colleges of the university and its branches, namely:

• College of Engineering
• College of Computer Science and Information
• College of Science
• College of Medicine
• College of Dentistry
• College of Pharmacy
• College of Nursing
• College of Applied Medical Sciences
• College of Applied Medical Sciences (Qurayyat)
• College of Education
• College of Sharia and Law
• College of Business
• College of Arts
• Applied College
• Applied College (Qurayyat)
• Applied College (Tabarjal)

This accreditation is considered one of the key outcomes of Jouf University’s Strategic Plan, particularly within the pillars of institutional excellence and governance, and enhancing operational efficiency and service quality. Implementing the ISO 9001 Quality Management System contributes to:

• Strengthening governance, transparency, and accountability
• Increasing operational efficiency and accelerating procedures
• Improving service quality and beneficiary experience
• Unifying policies and procedures across sectors
• Supporting institutional sustainability and business continuity

The achievement also reflects the alignment of the university’s operational plans with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030, particularly in building a high-efficiency education sector, applying governance and quality principles, and raising beneficiary satisfaction.