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ABET Accreditation

ABET is a non-governmental and non-profit accreditation agency for programs in applied sciences, computing, engineering, and engineering technology, recognized by the American Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

ABET accreditation provides assurance that a college or university program meets quality standards for the profession that program prepares graduates for. They accredit programs, not institutions. They provide specialized accreditation for post-secondary programs within already recognized degree-granting institutions by national or regional institutional accrediting agencies or national education authorities worldwide.

ABET accreditation is carried out by four accreditation commissions. Each commission sets accreditation standards for specific program areas and degree levels. For engineering programs, this is done by the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC). The accreditation process is rigorous and voluntary, and we have chosen to undergo it to ensure we provide high-quality engineering education. Benefits are many, including recognition of our commitment to quality, peer review providing insights from professional reviewers on how to improve our programs, and better access to our graduates seeking further education or employment abroad.

Our university's engineering programs have been accredited by ABET's EAC since 2006. They have been previously evaluated by ABET and have been deemed substantially equivalent to similar programs in the United States since 1990.

Undergraduate Programs

Chemical Engineering Program

This program is designed to prepare graduates to apply engineering principles to the design, development, and operation of processes and products in the chemical and related industries.

Civil Engineering Program

This program is designed to prepare graduates to apply engineering principles to the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of infrastructure projects such as buildings, bridges, roads, and water supply systems.

Computer Engineering Program

This program is designed to prepare graduates to apply engineering principles to the design, development, and maintenance of computer hardware and software systems.

Electrical Engineering Program

This program is designed to prepare graduates to apply engineering principles to the design, development, and maintenance of electrical and electronic systems.

Industrial and Management Engineering Program

This program is designed to prepare graduates to apply engineering principles to the analysis, design, and management of complex systems, processes, and organizations in various industries.

Mechanical Engineering Program

This program is designed to prepare graduates to apply engineering principles to the design, development, and maintenance of mechanical systems, including machines, vehicles, and energy systems.

Petroleum Engineering Program

This program is designed to prepare graduates to apply engineering principles to the exploration, production, and management of oil and gas resources.