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#1076 of 14,131 In the World
#262 of 5,830 In Asia
#1 of 12 In Qatar
#1 of 12 In Doha
#232 of 2,152 For Renewable Energy Engineering
Top50% For 146 other topics
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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 RequirementsSecondary school certificate (Thanawiya Aama) or recognized foreign equivalent
Academic CalendarSeptember to June (September - January; February-June)

Research profile

Qatar University is a world-class research university with 25,648 scientific papers published and 398,376 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Quantum and Particle physics, and Mathematics.

Publications
25,648
Citations
398,376

Qatar University majors

by publication & citation count

Engineering
15,668 / 278,793
Biology
13,859 / 242,202
Physics
12,645 / 231,018
Chemistry
12,058 / 222,793
Computer Science
11,958 / 185,274
Environmental Science
11,942 / 201,175
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
11,495 / 156,541
Medicine
9,453 / 139,797
Quantum and Particle physics
9,194 / 165,352
Mathematics
7,505 / 114,379
Organic Chemistry
6,928 / 144,329
Political Science
6,710 / 87,539
Materials Science
6,638 / 142,172
Law
6,512 / 86,401
Business
6,290 / 83,116
Biochemistry
6,242 / 115,811
Geology
5,959 / 96,992
Geography and Cartography
5,932 / 83,695
Psychology
5,747 / 77,692
Statistics
5,733 / 89,998
Ecology
5,716 / 108,644
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
5,341 / 89,841
Genetics
5,073 / 88,522
Philosophy
4,974 / 59,918
Electrical Engineering
4,772 / 85,211
Sociology
4,609 / 52,401
Pathology
4,541 / 70,058
Economics
3,997 / 50,024
History
3,746 / 47,464
Management
3,735 / 51,287
Archaeology
3,570 / 46,857
Machine Learning
3,552 / 66,488
Paleontology
3,468 / 52,174
Chemical Engineering
3,391 / 81,449
Metallurgical Engineering
2,973 / 61,125
Optical Engineering
2,829 / 50,190
Telecommunications
2,826 / 43,282
Computer Networking
2,736 / 42,394
Physical chemistry
2,631 / 59,919
Mechanical Engineering
2,615 / 40,044

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1991 28 38
1992 33 52
1993 33 66
1994 47 81
1995 35 99
1996 28 97
1997 30 110
1998 28 119
1999 37 115
2000 19 136
2001 41 135
2002 56 218
2003 49 197
2004 86 234
2005 71 326
2006 93 459
2007 109 574
2008 153 759
2009 176 1057
2010 276 1392
2011 400 1831
2012 669 2450
2013 754 3465
2014 1056 4919
2015 1318 6807
2016 1748 10369
2017 1563 14741
2018 1764 21020
2019 2169 29863
2020 2879 44495
2021 3185 65522
2022 3126 83402
2023 3069 94009
Academic rankings

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

  1. Moza bint Nasser Al Missned

    Moza bint Nasser Al Missned
    Born in
    Qatar Flag Qatar
    Years
    1959-.. (age 65)
    Occupations
    international forum participantpolitician
    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 and mother of the current Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. She is the co-founder and chair of the Qatar Foundation, the largest state-owned NPO in the country.

  2. Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani

    Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani
    Born in
    Qatar Flag Qatar
    Years
    1980-.. (age 44)
    Occupations
    economistinternational forum participantpoliticiandiplomat
    Biography

    Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim 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.

  3. Ilham Al-Qaradawi

    Ilham Al-Qaradawi
    Born in
    Egypt Flag Egypt
    Years
    1959-.. (age 65)
    Occupations
    researcherphysicist
    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.

  4. Mohammed Saleh Al Sada

    Mohammed Saleh Al Sada
    Enrolled in Qatar University
    Graduated with bachelor's degree
    Occupations
    international forum participantpolitician
    Biography

    Mohammed Saleh Abdulla Al Sada was the minister of energy and industry of Qatar and the chairman of Qatar Petroleum.

All 9 notable alumni

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

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