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Qatar has several universities, and its Education City is home to many international institution branch campuses. Choosing a university for a degree is an important decision. Here, we will guide you through the top five universities in Qatar that you should consider.
Here is an overview of the top 5 universities in Qatar:
1. Qatar University
Programs: Graduate and Undergraduate programs across business, sciences, law, and health sciences.
Tuition Fee
For Qatari Nationals: Of the approximate QAR 800 for credit hours for undergraduate, the graduate fee is QAR 1200 for credit hours.
For non-Qataris: About $333 per credit hour (Undergraduate Program), $555 per credit hour (Graduate Program).
Qatar University progressed and came a long way until 1979. It has become a research hub and gained a wealth of academic accomplishments. The university has ranked 11th among the top 100 universities in the MENA region and set a benchmark of excellence by ranking 122 in the QS World University Rankings 2025.
It can be your dream institute to get a degree in arts, sciences, engineering, dental, nursing, health sciences, medicine, pharmacy, nursing, law, shariah and Islamic studies, business, or economics.
You can visit the university’s official website for enrollment and more details.
2. Georgetown University in Qatar
Programs: International relations, politics, diplomacy.
Tuition Fees: Estimated at QAR 183,000 annually.
Georgetown University, profoundly known as GU-Q, is a private research university. Its Qatar campus features a variety of executive and professional education opportunities.
Moreover, the university is best known for its International affairs department. The other majors include Journalism, social sciences, communication, business and management, psychology, kinesiology, health sciences, and many more.
For more details, visit the university’s official website.
3. Northwestern University Qatar
Programs: Journalism, communication, media studies.
Tuition Fees: Approximately QAR 200,000 per year.
The Northwestern University Education City campus, built over 515,000 square feet, was founded in 2008 and is the largest institute of its kind. The university offers programs from the lowest undergraduate to the highest postgraduate in six main fields: Arts and Humanities, Language and Culture, Business and Social Sciences, Medicine and Health, Science and Technology, and Engineering.
The University ranked number 6 in the edition of Best Colleges. The acceptance rate is 1 out of 6.
You can visit the university’s official website for information and eligibility criteria.
4. Weill Cornell Medical College Qatar
Programs: Medicine (pre-medical and medical).
Tuition Fees: Approximately QAR 226,000 per year for pre-med and medical courses.
Weill Cornell Medical Qatar is a campus of Cornell University established in 2001. The school offers a 6-year medical program with single admission; however, students who have completed undergraduate studies from another college can apply to a 4-year program.
The college receives almost 7,000 applications for 106 positions in the entering class.
Furthermore, 700-750 applicants are interviewed annually for the MD program.
In 2019-20 the college introduced student scholarships instead of loans as financial aid. Students with a 3.5 GPA and higher are likely to get admission. The acceptance rate is 54%.
The university has a good campus with all facilities available to students.
You can visit the university’s official website for more details.
5. Virginia Commonwealth University School of Arts Qatar
Programs: Graduate and undergraduate programs in arts and design.
Tuition Fee: VCUarts Qatar’s tuition fees can range between QAR 120,000 and QAR 130,000 per academic year; however, it may depend on certain programs or the student’s residency or status(Graduate).
VCU Qatar is the prestigious Virginia Commonwealth University School of Arts Richmond campus. It was built in 1998 in Education City. The university has a digital fabrication lab, media lab, photography studio, printmaking studio, materials library, and much more.
Students interested in graphic design, fashion design, interior design, printmaking, or painting can enroll in VCU’s graduate and postgraduate programs.
The university has a 91% acceptance rate. Students with 3.5 GPAs and higher can quickly get admission.
For more information, you can visit the university’s official website.
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