Qatar University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1043 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #248 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #1 of 12 | In Qatar |
| #1 of 12 | In Doha |
| #187 of 2,297 | For Renewable Energy Engineering |
| Top50% | For 158 other topics |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- www.qu.edu.qa
- Languages
- Arabic;English
- Acceptance rate
- 37%*
* Qatar University is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate (Thanawiya Aama) or recognized foreign equivalent |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | September to June (September - January; February-June) |
Research profile
Qatar University is a world-class research university with 31,085 scientific papers published and 660,059 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Quantum and Particle physics, and Mathematics.
Qatar University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 44 | 109 |
| 1993 | 49 | 116 |
| 1994 | 65 | 146 |
| 1995 | 52 | 165 |
| 1996 | 38 | 200 |
| 1997 | 42 | 250 |
| 1998 | 39 | 227 |
| 1999 | 53 | 255 |
| 2000 | 30 | 288 |
| 2001 | 50 | 318 |
| 2002 | 65 | 409 |
| 2003 | 69 | 446 |
| 2004 | 106 | 476 |
| 2005 | 100 | 669 |
| 2006 | 123 | 836 |
| 2007 | 154 | 1070 |
| 2008 | 194 | 1512 |
| 2009 | 207 | 2071 |
| 2010 | 329 | 2605 |
| 2011 | 457 | 3251 |
| 2012 | 740 | 4372 |
| 2013 | 829 | 5666 |
| 2014 | 1182 | 7543 |
| 2015 | 1484 | 10256 |
| 2016 | 1836 | 15737 |
| 2017 | 1702 | 22339 |
| 2018 | 1885 | 29786 |
| 2019 | 2373 | 40625 |
| 2020 | 3281 | 59837 |
| 2021 | 3482 | 84854 |
| 2022 | 3242 | 102664 |
| 2023 | 3470 | 122066 |
| 2024 | 2865 | 132153 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Qatar University gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Annual Tuition (QAR) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts in Arabic Language and Literature | 20,000 |
| Bachelor of Arts in English Literature | 20,000 |
| Bachelor of Arts in History | 20,000 |
| Bachelor of Arts in International Affairs | 20,000 |
| Bachelor of Arts in Islamic Studies | 20,000 |
| Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication | 25,000 |
| Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy | 20,000 |
| Bachelor of Arts in Sociology | 20,000 |
| Bachelor of Business Administration | 30,000 |
| Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical Engineering | 35,000 |
| Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering | 35,000 |
| Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Engineering | 35,000 |
| Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering | 35,000 |
| Bachelor of Engineering in Industrial and Systems Engineering | 35,000 |
| Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering | 35,000 |
| Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences | 25,000 |
| Bachelor of Science in Chemistry | 25,000 |
| Bachelor of Science in Computer Science | 30,000 |
| Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences | 25,000 |
| Bachelor of Science in Mathematics | 25,000 |
| Bachelor of Science in Physics | 25,000 |
All tuition costs are in Qatari Riyals (QAR).
Qatar University has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Qatar University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | TBD | TBD |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | TBD | TBD |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Bachelor of Education | Physical Education, Primary Education, Secondary Education, Special Education |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Accountancy, Administration, Arabic, Architecture, Arts and Humanities, Biology, Biomedicine, Biotechnology, Business Computing, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Development Studies, Economics, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, English, Finance, History, Industrial Engineering, International Studies, Islamic Law, Islamic Studies, Law, Management, Marine Science and Oceanography, Marketing, Mass Communication, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Medicine, Nutrition, Pharmacy, Psychology, Public Health, Rehabilitation and Therapy, Social Work, Sociology, Sports, Statistics |
| Diploma in Education | Preschool Education, Primary Education, Secondary Education, Special Education |
| MBA | Business and Commerce |
| Master's degree | Accountancy, Arabic, Biomedicine, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Curriculum, Educational Administration, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Management, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Studies, Islamic Law, Islamic Studies, Koran, Marketing, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Pharmacy, Private Law, Public Health, Public Law, Regional Studies, Special Education, Statistics, Town Planning |
| PhD | Architecture, Biological and Life Sciences, Biomedicine, Business Administration, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Management, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Medicine, Pharmacy, Regional Studies, Town Planning |
Qatar University alumni
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Moza bint Nasser Al Missned
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Sheikha Moza bint Nasser Al-Missned is one of the three consorts of Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the former Emir of the State of Qatar. She is the mother of the current Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. She is the co-founder and chair of the Qatar Foundation, the largest state-owned NPO in the country. The Guardian has labelled her "the enlightened face of a profoundly conservative regime.
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Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani
- Occupations
- politiciandiplomateconomist
- Biography
-
Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani is a Qatari diplomat, economist, and politician who has been serving as the Prime Minister of Qatar since 7 March 2023 and Minister of Foreign Affairs since 2016. He has also been serving as Chairman of the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) since 2014, and is a member of Qatar's Supreme Council for Economic Affairs and Investments (SCEAI) since 2014.
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Ilham Al-Qaradawi
- Occupations
- physicistresearcher
- Biography
-
Ilham Al-Qaradawi is a Qatari professor of positron and radiation physics at Qatar University and adjunct professor of physics at Texas A&M University at Qatar. She was born on September 19, 1959, and is the daughter of the Egyptian Muslim scholar, Yusuf Al-Qaradawi.
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Mohammed Saleh Al Sada
- Enrolled in Qatar University
- Graduated with bachelor's degree
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Mohammed Saleh Abdullah Al Sada was the minister of energy and industry of Qatar and the chairman of Qatar Petroleum.
Qatar University faculties and divisions
| Centre : Biomedical Research Center | Biomedicine |
|---|---|
| Centre : Centre for Advanced Materials | Materials Engineering |
| Centre : Environmental Studies | Environmental Studies |
| Centre : Gas Processing | Petroleum and Gas Engineering |
| Centre : KINDI Center for Computing Research | Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Sciences |
| Centre : Laboratory Animal Research Center | Biological and Life Sciences |
| Centre : Qatar Transportation and Traffic Safety Center | Road Transport, Transport Engineering |
| College : Arts and Sciences | Arabic, Biological and Life Sciences, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Information Sciences, Mass Communication, Mathematics, Modern Languages, Physics, Social Sciences |
| College : Business and Economics | Accountancy, Business Computing, Economics, Finance, Information Technology, Management, Marketing |
| College : Education | Education, Educational Sciences, Physical Education, Preschool Education, Primary Education, Secondary Education, Sports |
| College : Engineering | Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Structural Architecture |
| College : Health Sciences | Biological and Life Sciences, Nutrition, Physical Therapy, Public Health |
| College : Law | Law |
| College : Medicine | Medicine |
| College : Pharmacy | Pharmacy |
| College : Sharia and Islamic Studies | Islamic Law, Islamic Studies, Law |
| Institute : Social and Economic Survey Research Institute | Social Sciences |
General information
| Alternative names | QU جامعة قطر |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1973 |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MOEHE) |
Location and contacts
| Address | PO Box 2713 Doha Qatar |
|---|---|
| City population | 1,186,000 |