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List of Universities in Qatar

Qatar is a sovereign country located in Western Asia, with a population of approximately 2.8 million people. It has a well-developed higher education sector, with both public and private universities offering a range of undergraduate and graduate programs. Below is a list of some of the universities in Qatar:

  • Qatar University - Established in 1973, it is the largest public university in Qatar, located in the capital city of Doha. It offers undergraduate and graduate programs in various fields of study.

  • Hamad Bin Khalifa University - Established in 2010, it is a private research university located in the city of Doha, offering undergraduate and graduate programs in various fields of study.

  • Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar - Established in 2001, it is a branch of Cornell University's medical school located in the city of Doha, offering undergraduate and graduate programs in medicine and biomedical sciences.

  • Georgetown University-Qatar - Established in 2005, it is a branch of Georgetown University located in the city of Doha, offering undergraduate programs in various fields of study.

  • Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar - Established in 2004, it is a branch of Carnegie Mellon University located in the city of Doha, offering undergraduate programs in computer science, business, and engineering.

  • Northwestern University in Qatar - Established in 2008, it is a branch of Northwestern University located in the city of Doha, offering undergraduate programs in journalism and communication.

  • Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts in Qatar - Established in 1998, it is a branch of Virginia Commonwealth University located in the city of Doha, offering undergraduate programs in arts and design.

  • Stenden University Qatar - Established in 2000, it is a branch of Stenden University located in the city of Doha, offering undergraduate and graduate programs in various fields of study.

  • College of the North Atlantic-Qatar - Established in 2002, it is a branch of the College of the North Atlantic located in the city of Doha, offering vocational and technical programs.

  • University of Calgary in Qatar - Established in 2007, it is a branch of the University of Calgary located in the city of Doha, offering undergraduate and graduate programs in nursing.

These are just some of the universities in Qatar, each with its own unique strengths and areas of specialization. The higher education sector in Qatar is well-developed and continues to expand, providing students with a range of options for pursuing their academic and professional goals.


This is only a List / Database of Institutions

  1. Cuc Ulster University Qatar

  2. Doha Institute for Graduate Studies

  3. Hamad Bin Khalifa University

  4. Northwestern University In Qatar

  5. University of Qatar

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