Universities in Qatar

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Natural Sciences · Mathematics & Statistics · Business & Management · Natural Sciences

Accreditation

Ministry of Education and Higher Education, State of Qatar (MOEHE / وزارة التعليم والتعليم العالي) — apex regulator for Qatari HEIs. Qatari HE classifications: (1) PUBLIC NATIONAL — Qatar University (flagship 1973), University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST 2022 from CNA-Q merger), Community College of Qatar, Doha Institute for Graduate Studies; (2) QATAR FOUNDATION RESEARCH — Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU 2010, Qatar Foundation's flagship research university); (3) EDUCATION CITY BRANCH CAMPUSES — UNIQUE GLOBAL MODEL — 6 American university branches + 2 European: Cornell (Weill Cornell Medicine 2001), Texas A&M 2003, Carnegie Mellon 2004, Georgetown School of Foreign Service 2005, Northwestern Journalism + Communications 2008, VCU School of the Arts 1998 (FIRST Education City branch), HEC Paris 2010 (business), University College London 2010-2020 (closed); (4) PRIVATE — Lusail University, Stenden/NHL Stenden Qatar, etc. Plus Qatar National Library + Qatar Foundation research network. Arabic is national language; English is HE primary medium across nearly all institutions (Education City branches are 100% English American/European-curriculum with same degrees as home campus).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

Founded 2004 (chartered as branch campus of Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh USA in Education City; identical CMU degrees offered). BRANCH CAMPUS of Carnegie Mellon University (Pittsburgh USA, founded 1900). Founded 2004 in Education City. ~450 students. Bachelor's programmes in Business Administration, Computer Science, Information Systems, Biological Sciences, Computational Biology — IDENTICAL CMU DEGREES TO PITTSBURGH CAMPUS. Faculty are CMU faculty. ENGLISH-MEDIUM. UNIQUE EDUCATION CITY MODEL: Qatar Foundation pays CMU operating costs; CMU provides curriculum, faculty, degrees; degrees signed by Pittsburgh; students get full CMU alumni status.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Law · Computer Science & IT

Accreditation

Ministry of Education and Higher Education, State of Qatar (MOEHE / وزارة التعليم والتعليم العالي) — apex regulator for Qatari HEIs. Qatari HE classifications: (1) PUBLIC NATIONAL — Qatar University (flagship 1973), University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST 2022 from CNA-Q merger), Community College of Qatar, Doha Institute for Graduate Studies; (2) QATAR FOUNDATION RESEARCH — Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU 2010, Qatar Foundation's flagship research university); (3) EDUCATION CITY BRANCH CAMPUSES — UNIQUE GLOBAL MODEL — 6 American university branches + 2 European: Cornell (Weill Cornell Medicine 2001), Texas A&M 2003, Carnegie Mellon 2004, Georgetown School of Foreign Service 2005, Northwestern Journalism + Communications 2008, VCU School of the Arts 1998 (FIRST Education City branch), HEC Paris 2010 (business), University College London 2010-2020 (closed); (4) PRIVATE — Lusail University, Stenden/NHL Stenden Qatar, etc. Plus Qatar National Library + Qatar Foundation research network. Arabic is national language; English is HE primary medium across nearly all institutions (Education City branches are 100% English American/European-curriculum with same degrees as home campus).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

Founded 2010 (chartered as Qatar's national community college serving working adults + bridge programmes). Qatar's national community college. Founded 2010 by MOEHE. ~4,000 students. Associate degrees + diploma programmes serving Qatari working adults + bridge to university programmes.

SubjectsSocial Sciences · International Relations · Arts & Humanities · Languages & Linguistics

Accreditation

Ministry of Education and Higher Education, State of Qatar (MOEHE / وزارة التعليم والتعليم العالي) — apex regulator for Qatari HEIs. Qatari HE classifications: (1) PUBLIC NATIONAL — Qatar University (flagship 1973), University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST 2022 from CNA-Q merger), Community College of Qatar, Doha Institute for Graduate Studies; (2) QATAR FOUNDATION RESEARCH — Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU 2010, Qatar Foundation's flagship research university); (3) EDUCATION CITY BRANCH CAMPUSES — UNIQUE GLOBAL MODEL — 6 American university branches + 2 European: Cornell (Weill Cornell Medicine 2001), Texas A&M 2003, Carnegie Mellon 2004, Georgetown School of Foreign Service 2005, Northwestern Journalism + Communications 2008, VCU School of the Arts 1998 (FIRST Education City branch), HEC Paris 2010 (business), University College London 2010-2020 (closed); (4) PRIVATE — Lusail University, Stenden/NHL Stenden Qatar, etc. Plus Qatar National Library + Qatar Foundation research network. Arabic is national language; English is HE primary medium across nearly all institutions (Education City branches are 100% English American/European-curriculum with same degrees as home campus).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

Founded 2014 (chartered as Arab world's premier graduate-level social sciences institute; founded by AZMI BISHARA — Palestinian-Israeli intellectual; refuge for Arab academics). Arab world's premier graduate-level social sciences + humanities institute. Founded 2014. Founded by AZMI BISHARA (born 1956) — Palestinian-Israeli intellectual + former Israeli Knesset member + Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies founder, who has Qatari refuge since 2007 from Israeli charges. ~600 graduate students. Master's + PhD in social sciences, political science, international relations, public administration, Arabic studies, history, philosophy. ARABIC + ENGLISH bilingual. UNIQUE refuge for Arab academic research independent of political censorship in various Arab states.

SubjectsInternational Relations · Social Sciences · Languages & Linguistics

Accreditation

Ministry of Education and Higher Education, State of Qatar (MOEHE / وزارة التعليم والتعليم العالي) — apex regulator for Qatari HEIs. Qatari HE classifications: (1) PUBLIC NATIONAL — Qatar University (flagship 1973), University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST 2022 from CNA-Q merger), Community College of Qatar, Doha Institute for Graduate Studies; (2) QATAR FOUNDATION RESEARCH — Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU 2010, Qatar Foundation's flagship research university); (3) EDUCATION CITY BRANCH CAMPUSES — UNIQUE GLOBAL MODEL — 6 American university branches + 2 European: Cornell (Weill Cornell Medicine 2001), Texas A&M 2003, Carnegie Mellon 2004, Georgetown School of Foreign Service 2005, Northwestern Journalism + Communications 2008, VCU School of the Arts 1998 (FIRST Education City branch), HEC Paris 2010 (business), University College London 2010-2020 (closed); (4) PRIVATE — Lusail University, Stenden/NHL Stenden Qatar, etc. Plus Qatar National Library + Qatar Foundation research network. Arabic is national language; English is HE primary medium across nearly all institutions (Education City branches are 100% English American/European-curriculum with same degrees as home campus).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

Founded 2005 (chartered as branch campus of Georgetown University USA School of Foreign Service in Education City). BRANCH CAMPUS of Georgetown University (Washington DC USA, founded 1789 — America's oldest Catholic + Jesuit university). Founded 2005 in Education City. ~250 students. Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service — Georgetown's internationally renowned diplomacy degree, offered in Doha for first time outside DC. ENGLISH-MEDIUM. Premier Middle Eastern diplomatic + international affairs training in region.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Law · Computer Science & IT · Theology & Religious Studies · International Relations

Accreditation

Ministry of Education and Higher Education, State of Qatar (MOEHE / وزارة التعليم والتعليم العالي) — apex regulator for Qatari HEIs. Qatari HE classifications: (1) PUBLIC NATIONAL — Qatar University (flagship 1973), University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST 2022 from CNA-Q merger), Community College of Qatar, Doha Institute for Graduate Studies; (2) QATAR FOUNDATION RESEARCH — Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU 2010, Qatar Foundation's flagship research university); (3) EDUCATION CITY BRANCH CAMPUSES — UNIQUE GLOBAL MODEL — 6 American university branches + 2 European: Cornell (Weill Cornell Medicine 2001), Texas A&M 2003, Carnegie Mellon 2004, Georgetown School of Foreign Service 2005, Northwestern Journalism + Communications 2008, VCU School of the Arts 1998 (FIRST Education City branch), HEC Paris 2010 (business), University College London 2010-2020 (closed); (4) PRIVATE — Lusail University, Stenden/NHL Stenden Qatar, etc. Plus Qatar National Library + Qatar Foundation research network. Arabic is national language; English is HE primary medium across nearly all institutions (Education City branches are 100% English American/European-curriculum with same degrees as home campus).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

Email

admissions@hbku.edu.qa

Phone

+974 4454 0000

Founded 2010 (chartered as Qatar Foundation's flagship research university; named after EMIR HAMAD BIN KHALIFA AL THANI — Qatar modernizer 1995-2013; located in Education City). QATAR FOUNDATION'S FLAGSHIP RESEARCH UNIVERSITY. Chartered 2010. Named after EMIR HAMAD BIN KHALIFA AL THANI (1952-2024) — modernizer of Qatar 1995-2013, father of current Emir Tamim. Hamad overthrew his father Khalifa in bloodless coup 1995, transformed Qatar into modern state. HBKU located in EDUCATION CITY alongside American/European branch campuses, providing the Qatari national research university complement. ~4,000+ students. 9 colleges + 4 research institutes. ENGLISH-MEDIUM. Strong Islamic Studies (Center for Islamic World Affairs), policy + business. Receives Qatar Foundation funding (sovereign-wealth-fund supported).

SubjectsBusiness & Management

Accreditation

Ministry of Education and Higher Education, State of Qatar (MOEHE / وزارة التعليم والتعليم العالي) — apex regulator for Qatari HEIs. Qatari HE classifications: (1) PUBLIC NATIONAL — Qatar University (flagship 1973), University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST 2022 from CNA-Q merger), Community College of Qatar, Doha Institute for Graduate Studies; (2) QATAR FOUNDATION RESEARCH — Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU 2010, Qatar Foundation's flagship research university); (3) EDUCATION CITY BRANCH CAMPUSES — UNIQUE GLOBAL MODEL — 6 American university branches + 2 European: Cornell (Weill Cornell Medicine 2001), Texas A&M 2003, Carnegie Mellon 2004, Georgetown School of Foreign Service 2005, Northwestern Journalism + Communications 2008, VCU School of the Arts 1998 (FIRST Education City branch), HEC Paris 2010 (business), University College London 2010-2020 (closed); (4) PRIVATE — Lusail University, Stenden/NHL Stenden Qatar, etc. Plus Qatar National Library + Qatar Foundation research network. Arabic is national language; English is HE primary medium across nearly all institutions (Education City branches are 100% English American/European-curriculum with same degrees as home campus).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

Founded 2010 (chartered as Middle East branch of HEC Paris France — Europe's premier business school founded 1881). BRANCH CAMPUS of HEC Paris (France, founded 1881 — one of Europe's premier business schools). Founded 2010 in Education City. Executive MBA + specialized Master's programmes. ENGLISH-MEDIUM. Premier French business education in Middle East.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Law · Computer Science & IT

Accreditation

Ministry of Education and Higher Education, State of Qatar (MOEHE / وزارة التعليم والتعليم العالي) — apex regulator for Qatari HEIs. Qatari HE classifications: (1) PUBLIC NATIONAL — Qatar University (flagship 1973), University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST 2022 from CNA-Q merger), Community College of Qatar, Doha Institute for Graduate Studies; (2) QATAR FOUNDATION RESEARCH — Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU 2010, Qatar Foundation's flagship research university); (3) EDUCATION CITY BRANCH CAMPUSES — UNIQUE GLOBAL MODEL — 6 American university branches + 2 European: Cornell (Weill Cornell Medicine 2001), Texas A&M 2003, Carnegie Mellon 2004, Georgetown School of Foreign Service 2005, Northwestern Journalism + Communications 2008, VCU School of the Arts 1998 (FIRST Education City branch), HEC Paris 2010 (business), University College London 2010-2020 (closed); (4) PRIVATE — Lusail University, Stenden/NHL Stenden Qatar, etc. Plus Qatar National Library + Qatar Foundation research network. Arabic is national language; English is HE primary medium across nearly all institutions (Education City branches are 100% English American/European-curriculum with same degrees as home campus).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

Founded 2020 (chartered as private university in newly built LUSAIL CITY — Qatar's planned smart city north of Doha hosting 2022 World Cup final). Major Qatari private university in newly built LUSAIL CITY. Founded 2020. Lusail is Qatar's PLANNED SMART CITY north of Doha — hosted 2022 FIFA World Cup Final at Lusail Stadium (Argentina vs France, Messi winning). ~3,000 students. English-medium private university. Strategic for Lusail's population growth.

SubjectsCommunication & Media Studies · Arts & Humanities

Accreditation

Ministry of Education and Higher Education, State of Qatar (MOEHE / وزارة التعليم والتعليم العالي) — apex regulator for Qatari HEIs. Qatari HE classifications: (1) PUBLIC NATIONAL — Qatar University (flagship 1973), University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST 2022 from CNA-Q merger), Community College of Qatar, Doha Institute for Graduate Studies; (2) QATAR FOUNDATION RESEARCH — Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU 2010, Qatar Foundation's flagship research university); (3) EDUCATION CITY BRANCH CAMPUSES — UNIQUE GLOBAL MODEL — 6 American university branches + 2 European: Cornell (Weill Cornell Medicine 2001), Texas A&M 2003, Carnegie Mellon 2004, Georgetown School of Foreign Service 2005, Northwestern Journalism + Communications 2008, VCU School of the Arts 1998 (FIRST Education City branch), HEC Paris 2010 (business), University College London 2010-2020 (closed); (4) PRIVATE — Lusail University, Stenden/NHL Stenden Qatar, etc. Plus Qatar National Library + Qatar Foundation research network. Arabic is national language; English is HE primary medium across nearly all institutions (Education City branches are 100% English American/European-curriculum with same degrees as home campus).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

Founded 2008 (chartered as branch campus of Northwestern University Evanston USA Medill School of Journalism + School of Communication in Education City). BRANCH CAMPUS of Northwestern University (Evanston Illinois USA, founded 1851). Founded 2008 in Education City. ~350 students. Bachelor's programmes in Journalism, Communication, Strategic Communication — Northwestern's world-renowned Medill + School of Communication legacy. ENGLISH-MEDIUM. Premier Arabic-English-French journalism + broadcast training in Middle East.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Law · Computer Science & IT

Accreditation

Ministry of Education and Higher Education, State of Qatar (MOEHE / وزارة التعليم والتعليم العالي) — apex regulator for Qatari HEIs. Qatari HE classifications: (1) PUBLIC NATIONAL — Qatar University (flagship 1973), University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST 2022 from CNA-Q merger), Community College of Qatar, Doha Institute for Graduate Studies; (2) QATAR FOUNDATION RESEARCH — Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU 2010, Qatar Foundation's flagship research university); (3) EDUCATION CITY BRANCH CAMPUSES — UNIQUE GLOBAL MODEL — 6 American university branches + 2 European: Cornell (Weill Cornell Medicine 2001), Texas A&M 2003, Carnegie Mellon 2004, Georgetown School of Foreign Service 2005, Northwestern Journalism + Communications 2008, VCU School of the Arts 1998 (FIRST Education City branch), HEC Paris 2010 (business), University College London 2010-2020 (closed); (4) PRIVATE — Lusail University, Stenden/NHL Stenden Qatar, etc. Plus Qatar National Library + Qatar Foundation research network. Arabic is national language; English is HE primary medium across nearly all institutions (Education City branches are 100% English American/European-curriculum with same degrees as home campus).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

Founded 1995 (founded as Sheikha Moza bint Nasser's visionary non-profit foundation; Education City 1998; manages 8+ branch campuses; sovereign-wealth-supported). Qatar Foundation is the visionary non-profit organization founded 1995 by SHEIKHA MOZA BINT NASSER AL-MISSNED (born 1959) — second wife of Emir Hamad bin Khalifa, mother of current Emir Tamim, internationally celebrated philanthropist + UN Goodwill Ambassador. Qatar Foundation's EDUCATION CITY (opened 1998) revolutionized Middle Eastern HE by hosting American + European branch campuses with full home-curriculum + identical degrees. ~3,000+ international students across all Education City institutions. SUBHAN-ALLAH vision: one woman's strategic philanthropy transformed Qatar from Gulf rentier-state to globally significant education hub in 25 years. Sheikha Moza is among most influential Arab women globally.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology

Accreditation

Ministry of Education and Higher Education, State of Qatar (MOEHE / وزارة التعليم والتعليم العالي) — apex regulator for Qatari HEIs. Qatari HE classifications: (1) PUBLIC NATIONAL — Qatar University (flagship 1973), University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST 2022 from CNA-Q merger), Community College of Qatar, Doha Institute for Graduate Studies; (2) QATAR FOUNDATION RESEARCH — Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU 2010, Qatar Foundation's flagship research university); (3) EDUCATION CITY BRANCH CAMPUSES — UNIQUE GLOBAL MODEL — 6 American university branches + 2 European: Cornell (Weill Cornell Medicine 2001), Texas A&M 2003, Carnegie Mellon 2004, Georgetown School of Foreign Service 2005, Northwestern Journalism + Communications 2008, VCU School of the Arts 1998 (FIRST Education City branch), HEC Paris 2010 (business), University College London 2010-2020 (closed); (4) PRIVATE — Lusail University, Stenden/NHL Stenden Qatar, etc. Plus Qatar National Library + Qatar Foundation research network. Arabic is national language; English is HE primary medium across nearly all institutions (Education City branches are 100% English American/European-curriculum with same degrees as home campus).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

Founded 2010 (chartered as private aviation training college; aligned with Qatar Airways industry needs). Private aviation training college aligned with Qatar Airways industry. Founded 2010. ~800 students. Pilot training + aviation engineering + cabin crew + airport operations. Critical for Qatar Airways global expansion (Qatar Airways = world's leading airline 2022 + Doha = major aviation hub).

SubjectsEducation · Public Administration

Accreditation

Ministry of Education and Higher Education, State of Qatar (MOEHE / وزارة التعليم والتعليم العالي) — apex regulator for Qatari HEIs. Qatari HE classifications: (1) PUBLIC NATIONAL — Qatar University (flagship 1973), University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST 2022 from CNA-Q merger), Community College of Qatar, Doha Institute for Graduate Studies; (2) QATAR FOUNDATION RESEARCH — Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU 2010, Qatar Foundation's flagship research university); (3) EDUCATION CITY BRANCH CAMPUSES — UNIQUE GLOBAL MODEL — 6 American university branches + 2 European: Cornell (Weill Cornell Medicine 2001), Texas A&M 2003, Carnegie Mellon 2004, Georgetown School of Foreign Service 2005, Northwestern Journalism + Communications 2008, VCU School of the Arts 1998 (FIRST Education City branch), HEC Paris 2010 (business), University College London 2010-2020 (closed); (4) PRIVATE — Lusail University, Stenden/NHL Stenden Qatar, etc. Plus Qatar National Library + Qatar Foundation research network. Arabic is national language; English is HE primary medium across nearly all institutions (Education City branches are 100% English American/European-curriculum with same degrees as home campus).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

Founded 2007 (chartered by Qatar Foundation as elite Qatari youth leadership academy; English-medium pre-university preparatory institution). Qatar Foundation's elite Qatari youth leadership academy. Founded 2007. English-medium pre-university preparatory institution training next-generation Qatari national leaders. ~500 students. Selective admission of Qatari youth.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Law · Computer Science & IT · Medicine & Health Sciences · Pharmacy · Theology & Religious Studies

Accreditation

Ministry of Education and Higher Education, State of Qatar (MOEHE / وزارة التعليم والتعليم العالي) — apex regulator for Qatari HEIs. Qatari HE classifications: (1) PUBLIC NATIONAL — Qatar University (flagship 1973), University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST 2022 from CNA-Q merger), Community College of Qatar, Doha Institute for Graduate Studies; (2) QATAR FOUNDATION RESEARCH — Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU 2010, Qatar Foundation's flagship research university); (3) EDUCATION CITY BRANCH CAMPUSES — UNIQUE GLOBAL MODEL — 6 American university branches + 2 European: Cornell (Weill Cornell Medicine 2001), Texas A&M 2003, Carnegie Mellon 2004, Georgetown School of Foreign Service 2005, Northwestern Journalism + Communications 2008, VCU School of the Arts 1998 (FIRST Education City branch), HEC Paris 2010 (business), University College London 2010-2020 (closed); (4) PRIVATE — Lusail University, Stenden/NHL Stenden Qatar, etc. Plus Qatar National Library + Qatar Foundation research network. Arabic is national language; English is HE primary medium across nearly all institutions (Education City branches are 100% English American/European-curriculum with same degrees as home campus).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

Email

admissions@qu.edu.qa

Phone

+974 4403 3333

Founded 1973 (chartered as College of Education by Emir Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani; full Qatar University 1977; QATAR'S OLDEST and ONLY public national university for 30+ years until HBKU 2010). QATAR'S PREMIER AND FLAGSHIP NATIONAL UNIVERSITY. Chartered 1973 as COLLEGE OF EDUCATION by Emir Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani (ruled 1972-1995 — overthrew his cousin in bloodless coup, modernized Qatar). Full Qatar University 1977. QATAR'S OLDEST modern university. ~22,000+ students. 11 colleges including Medicine, Engineering, Education, Law, Sharia + Islamic Studies, Arts and Sciences, Pharmacy, Health Sciences, Business and Economics. ENGLISH-MEDIUM primary (Arabic for Sharia + some humanities). Significant Pakistani student community among international students.

SubjectsMedicine & Health Sciences · Natural Sciences · Pharmacy

Accreditation

Ministry of Education and Higher Education, State of Qatar (MOEHE / وزارة التعليم والتعليم العالي) — apex regulator for Qatari HEIs. Qatari HE classifications: (1) PUBLIC NATIONAL — Qatar University (flagship 1973), University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST 2022 from CNA-Q merger), Community College of Qatar, Doha Institute for Graduate Studies; (2) QATAR FOUNDATION RESEARCH — Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU 2010, Qatar Foundation's flagship research university); (3) EDUCATION CITY BRANCH CAMPUSES — UNIQUE GLOBAL MODEL — 6 American university branches + 2 European: Cornell (Weill Cornell Medicine 2001), Texas A&M 2003, Carnegie Mellon 2004, Georgetown School of Foreign Service 2005, Northwestern Journalism + Communications 2008, VCU School of the Arts 1998 (FIRST Education City branch), HEC Paris 2010 (business), University College London 2010-2020 (closed); (4) PRIVATE — Lusail University, Stenden/NHL Stenden Qatar, etc. Plus Qatar National Library + Qatar Foundation research network. Arabic is national language; English is HE primary medium across nearly all institutions (Education City branches are 100% English American/European-curriculum with same degrees as home campus).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

Founded 2018 (Qatar Foundation's medical research hospital + Weill Cornell teaching affiliation; specialist women/children medicine). Major Qatari medical research + teaching center. Founded 2018 by Qatar Foundation. Specialist women/children medicine (~400-bed hospital + research programmes). WEILL CORNELL MEDICINE QATAR clinical teaching affiliation. Premier specialty medical training site for the WCM-Q programme. Sheikha Moza-led Qatar Foundation medical flagship.

SubjectsTourism · Business & Management

Accreditation

Ministry of Education and Higher Education, State of Qatar (MOEHE / وزارة التعليم والتعليم العالي) — apex regulator for Qatari HEIs. Qatari HE classifications: (1) PUBLIC NATIONAL — Qatar University (flagship 1973), University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST 2022 from CNA-Q merger), Community College of Qatar, Doha Institute for Graduate Studies; (2) QATAR FOUNDATION RESEARCH — Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU 2010, Qatar Foundation's flagship research university); (3) EDUCATION CITY BRANCH CAMPUSES — UNIQUE GLOBAL MODEL — 6 American university branches + 2 European: Cornell (Weill Cornell Medicine 2001), Texas A&M 2003, Carnegie Mellon 2004, Georgetown School of Foreign Service 2005, Northwestern Journalism + Communications 2008, VCU School of the Arts 1998 (FIRST Education City branch), HEC Paris 2010 (business), University College London 2010-2020 (closed); (4) PRIVATE — Lusail University, Stenden/NHL Stenden Qatar, etc. Plus Qatar National Library + Qatar Foundation research network. Arabic is national language; English is HE primary medium across nearly all institutions (Education City branches are 100% English American/European-curriculum with same degrees as home campus).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

Founded 2000 (chartered as Dutch hospitality school branch; partnered with Hospitality Management programs serving Qatar tourism). Dutch hospitality university branch in Qatar. Founded 2000. NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences (Netherlands) partnership. ~500 students. Hospitality + Tourism Management focus. Critical for Qatar's 2022 World Cup + Vision 2030 tourism diversification.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Natural Sciences · Mathematics & Statistics

Accreditation

Ministry of Education and Higher Education, State of Qatar (MOEHE / وزارة التعليم والتعليم العالي) — apex regulator for Qatari HEIs. Qatari HE classifications: (1) PUBLIC NATIONAL — Qatar University (flagship 1973), University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST 2022 from CNA-Q merger), Community College of Qatar, Doha Institute for Graduate Studies; (2) QATAR FOUNDATION RESEARCH — Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU 2010, Qatar Foundation's flagship research university); (3) EDUCATION CITY BRANCH CAMPUSES — UNIQUE GLOBAL MODEL — 6 American university branches + 2 European: Cornell (Weill Cornell Medicine 2001), Texas A&M 2003, Carnegie Mellon 2004, Georgetown School of Foreign Service 2005, Northwestern Journalism + Communications 2008, VCU School of the Arts 1998 (FIRST Education City branch), HEC Paris 2010 (business), University College London 2010-2020 (closed); (4) PRIVATE — Lusail University, Stenden/NHL Stenden Qatar, etc. Plus Qatar National Library + Qatar Foundation research network. Arabic is national language; English is HE primary medium across nearly all institutions (Education City branches are 100% English American/European-curriculum with same degrees as home campus).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

Founded 2003 (chartered as branch campus of Texas A&M University USA College Station for engineering programmes in Education City). BRANCH CAMPUS of Texas A&M University (College Station Texas USA, founded 1876). Founded 2003 in Education City. ~600 students. Engineering programmes in Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical, Petroleum, plus Industrial Distribution. Premier petroleum + chemical engineering training matching Qatar's LNG industry context. ENGLISH-MEDIUM.

SubjectsArts & Humanities

Accreditation

Ministry of Education and Higher Education, State of Qatar (MOEHE / وزارة التعليم والتعليم العالي) — apex regulator for Qatari HEIs. Qatari HE classifications: (1) PUBLIC NATIONAL — Qatar University (flagship 1973), University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST 2022 from CNA-Q merger), Community College of Qatar, Doha Institute for Graduate Studies; (2) QATAR FOUNDATION RESEARCH — Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU 2010, Qatar Foundation's flagship research university); (3) EDUCATION CITY BRANCH CAMPUSES — UNIQUE GLOBAL MODEL — 6 American university branches + 2 European: Cornell (Weill Cornell Medicine 2001), Texas A&M 2003, Carnegie Mellon 2004, Georgetown School of Foreign Service 2005, Northwestern Journalism + Communications 2008, VCU School of the Arts 1998 (FIRST Education City branch), HEC Paris 2010 (business), University College London 2010-2020 (closed); (4) PRIVATE — Lusail University, Stenden/NHL Stenden Qatar, etc. Plus Qatar National Library + Qatar Foundation research network. Arabic is national language; English is HE primary medium across nearly all institutions (Education City branches are 100% English American/European-curriculum with same degrees as home campus).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

Founded 2010-2020 (chartered as UCL's archaeology + cultural heritage branch in Education City; CLOSED 2020 — historical record only). HISTORICAL RECORD ONLY — CLOSED 2020. Branch campus of University College London UK (founded 1826). Operated 2010-2020 in Education City offering Masters in Archaeology, Conservation Studies, Museum + Gallery Practice. Closed 2020 by mutual agreement between UCL + Qatar Foundation as part of Education City strategic restructuring. ~150 students total during operation. Significant for documenting Qatar Foundation's strategic adjustments — Education City model evolved over time.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Law · Computer Science & IT · Engineering & Technology

Accreditation

Ministry of Education and Higher Education, State of Qatar (MOEHE / وزارة التعليم والتعليم العالي) — apex regulator for Qatari HEIs. Qatari HE classifications: (1) PUBLIC NATIONAL — Qatar University (flagship 1973), University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST 2022 from CNA-Q merger), Community College of Qatar, Doha Institute for Graduate Studies; (2) QATAR FOUNDATION RESEARCH — Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU 2010, Qatar Foundation's flagship research university); (3) EDUCATION CITY BRANCH CAMPUSES — UNIQUE GLOBAL MODEL — 6 American university branches + 2 European: Cornell (Weill Cornell Medicine 2001), Texas A&M 2003, Carnegie Mellon 2004, Georgetown School of Foreign Service 2005, Northwestern Journalism + Communications 2008, VCU School of the Arts 1998 (FIRST Education City branch), HEC Paris 2010 (business), University College London 2010-2020 (closed); (4) PRIVATE — Lusail University, Stenden/NHL Stenden Qatar, etc. Plus Qatar National Library + Qatar Foundation research network. Arabic is national language; English is HE primary medium across nearly all institutions (Education City branches are 100% English American/European-curriculum with same degrees as home campus).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

Founded 2017 (chartered as Scottish branch campus offering UK degree programmes in Qatar). Scottish branch campus in Doha. Founded 2017 by University of Aberdeen Scotland (founded 1495 — UK's 5th-oldest university). ~600 students. Business + Engineering + Law programmes. ENGLISH-MEDIUM. UK degrees offered.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Natural Sciences · Mathematics & Statistics · Architecture & Design

Accreditation

Ministry of Education and Higher Education, State of Qatar (MOEHE / وزارة التعليم والتعليم العالي) — apex regulator for Qatari HEIs. Qatari HE classifications: (1) PUBLIC NATIONAL — Qatar University (flagship 1973), University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST 2022 from CNA-Q merger), Community College of Qatar, Doha Institute for Graduate Studies; (2) QATAR FOUNDATION RESEARCH — Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU 2010, Qatar Foundation's flagship research university); (3) EDUCATION CITY BRANCH CAMPUSES — UNIQUE GLOBAL MODEL — 6 American university branches + 2 European: Cornell (Weill Cornell Medicine 2001), Texas A&M 2003, Carnegie Mellon 2004, Georgetown School of Foreign Service 2005, Northwestern Journalism + Communications 2008, VCU School of the Arts 1998 (FIRST Education City branch), HEC Paris 2010 (business), University College London 2010-2020 (closed); (4) PRIVATE — Lusail University, Stenden/NHL Stenden Qatar, etc. Plus Qatar National Library + Qatar Foundation research network. Arabic is national language; English is HE primary medium across nearly all institutions (Education City branches are 100% English American/European-curriculum with same degrees as home campus).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

Email

admissions@udst.edu.qa

Phone

+974 4495 2222

Founded 2022 (chartered as Qatar's national applied-sciences university; HERITAGE TO COLLEGE OF THE NORTH ATLANTIC – QATAR (CNA-Q) founded 2002 via 2001 Qatar-Canada agreement). Qatar's NEW national applied-sciences university. Chartered 2022. HERITAGE TO COLLEGE OF THE NORTH ATLANTIC – QATAR (CNA-Q) founded 2002 via 2001 Qatar-Canadian intergovernmental agreement (College of the North Atlantic, Newfoundland Canada operated CNA-Q for ~20 years). 2022 transitioned to Qatari ownership + renamed UDST. ~6,000+ students. 5 colleges: Computing and Information Technology, Engineering Technology and Industrial Trades, Health Sciences, Business Management, General Education. ENGLISH-MEDIUM.

SubjectsArts & Humanities · Architecture & Design

Accreditation

Ministry of Education and Higher Education, State of Qatar (MOEHE / وزارة التعليم والتعليم العالي) — apex regulator for Qatari HEIs. Qatari HE classifications: (1) PUBLIC NATIONAL — Qatar University (flagship 1973), University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST 2022 from CNA-Q merger), Community College of Qatar, Doha Institute for Graduate Studies; (2) QATAR FOUNDATION RESEARCH — Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU 2010, Qatar Foundation's flagship research university); (3) EDUCATION CITY BRANCH CAMPUSES — UNIQUE GLOBAL MODEL — 6 American university branches + 2 European: Cornell (Weill Cornell Medicine 2001), Texas A&M 2003, Carnegie Mellon 2004, Georgetown School of Foreign Service 2005, Northwestern Journalism + Communications 2008, VCU School of the Arts 1998 (FIRST Education City branch), HEC Paris 2010 (business), University College London 2010-2020 (closed); (4) PRIVATE — Lusail University, Stenden/NHL Stenden Qatar, etc. Plus Qatar National Library + Qatar Foundation research network. Arabic is national language; English is HE primary medium across nearly all institutions (Education City branches are 100% English American/European-curriculum with same degrees as home campus).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

Founded 1998 (chartered as branch campus of Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts USA — FIRST Education City branch, founded BEFORE Education City formalization). FIRST EDUCATION CITY BRANCH CAMPUS — preceded Education City formalization. Branch of Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts (Richmond VA USA). Founded 1998 — Qatar Foundation's FIRST foreign university partnership. ~270 students. Bachelor's in Fashion Design, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Painting + Printmaking, Art History. ENGLISH-MEDIUM. Critical for Qatar's creative + design industries diversification.

SubjectsMedicine & Health Sciences · Natural Sciences · Pharmacy

Accreditation

Ministry of Education and Higher Education, State of Qatar (MOEHE / وزارة التعليم والتعليم العالي) — apex regulator for Qatari HEIs. Qatari HE classifications: (1) PUBLIC NATIONAL — Qatar University (flagship 1973), University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST 2022 from CNA-Q merger), Community College of Qatar, Doha Institute for Graduate Studies; (2) QATAR FOUNDATION RESEARCH — Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU 2010, Qatar Foundation's flagship research university); (3) EDUCATION CITY BRANCH CAMPUSES — UNIQUE GLOBAL MODEL — 6 American university branches + 2 European: Cornell (Weill Cornell Medicine 2001), Texas A&M 2003, Carnegie Mellon 2004, Georgetown School of Foreign Service 2005, Northwestern Journalism + Communications 2008, VCU School of the Arts 1998 (FIRST Education City branch), HEC Paris 2010 (business), University College London 2010-2020 (closed); (4) PRIVATE — Lusail University, Stenden/NHL Stenden Qatar, etc. Plus Qatar National Library + Qatar Foundation research network. Arabic is national language; English is HE primary medium across nearly all institutions (Education City branches are 100% English American/European-curriculum with same degrees as home campus).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

Founded 2001 (chartered as branch campus of Weill Cornell Medical College New York USA — FIRST American medical school branch outside USA). BRANCH CAMPUS of Weill Cornell Medical College (New York City USA, founded 1898). Founded 2001 in Education City — FIRST American medical school branch campus OUTSIDE USA. ~330 students (premedical + MD). 6-year integrated MD programme. ENGLISH-MEDIUM. UNIQUE: WCM-Q students earn IDENTICAL MD degree to Weill Cornell New York campus. Hamad Medical Corporation hospital affiliation for clinical training. Premier medical education in Middle East.