Sana’a – On Wednesday, July 2, 2025, the Deanship of Development and Quality Assurance at the University of Science and Technology (UST) in Sana’a organized a specialized workshop titled “Applying ABET Academic Accreditation Requirements to the Programs of the Faculties of Engineering and Computing and Information Technology,” aimed at equipping participants with the practical skills required to implement these rigorous standards.

The workshop, which targeted faculty members from both the Faculty of Engineering and the Faculty of Computing and Information Technology, was presented by Dr. Mohammed Abdul-Latif Al-Sharjabi, a faculty member in the Faculty of Computing and Advisor to the University President for Quality and Academic Accreditation. During the session, he provided an in-depth breakdown of the ABET academic accreditation criteria and standards, detailing how to effectively apply them across academic programs in both faculties.

This workshop falls within the broader framework of the University of Science and Technology‘s ongoing institutional efforts to secure international academic accreditation for its diverse programs. ABET accreditation stands as one of the most prestigious global benchmarks ensuring the quality and excellence of academic curricula in engineering, computing, and information technology disciplines.

Participants underscored the vital role of the workshop in empowering faculty members to successfully integrate ABET requirements, thereby elevating academic program quality and strengthening the institution’s readiness for international accreditation.