DOHA: Stenden University Qatar announced it will be sending 40 Qatari students to study at the Netherlands main campus for a year, in September.
The announcement was made at a graduation ceremony that saw degrees conferred on over 40 students of International Business and Management Studies, International Hospitality Management Studies and International Tourism Management by patron H E Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim Al Thani.
Vice-President of the Executive Board of Stenden Netherlands, Laas-Wybo van der Hoek, said: “In September, we are sending 40 students from Stenden Qatar to study in our Netherlands campus for a year. This is in line with our philosophy to prepare our students for a future in a world that keeps changing and a career in an international industry that embraces different cultures and nationalities.
“We are also proud to announce that Stenden Netherlands passed the strictest quality audit of the Ministry of Education in the Netherlands, ensuring the quality of our degree programmes meets the highest educational standards.”
Executive Dean of Stenden University Qatar, Professor Robert Coelen, said, “Stenden has developed close ties with Qatar Tourism Authority, offering our expertise and applied research to help steer Qatar to great success.
“In association with UNWTO, we are planning new events that will put the spotlight on Qatar’s achievements while keeping pace with latest developments in travel and tourism round the world.”
Graduates, family, friends and the university community came together to congratulate the Class of 2014 students on their success.
As patron of Stenden University Qatar, the leading professional hospitality, tourism and international business management college in the region, Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim opened the ceremony, and addressed the students.
“Your successful graduation today is a remarkable achievement. As you start your new journey, we hope that with what you have learnt, you will be able to play an important role in the industry in the future. Success in life cannot happen without knowledge and faith — faith in God and faith and belief in progress and prosperity. From my own long experience, the formula for success is simple: Have the conviction that knowledge can make change happen. Have patience and endurance, seize opportunities and use your knowledge and experience to make things materialise.” The Peninsula
