Higher Education in Qatar

AFG College with the University of Aberdeen

AFG College with the University of Aberdeen is the first UK university to operate on a dedicated campus in Qatar, offering a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. The undergraduate subjects on offer include Business Management, Accountancy and Finance, Business Management and Information Systems, Business Management and International Relations, Business Management and Legal Studies, Politics and International Relations*, and Computing Science*. The postgraduate programmes are International Commercial Law (LLM), Master of Business Administration (MBA), International Business Management (MSc), International Human Resource Management (MSc), Master of Public Health (MPH)*, Global Business Communication (MSc)* and Global Energy Transition Systems and Technologies (MSc)*.

*Subject to the approval of the Ministry of Education and Higher Education. abdn.ac.uk/qatar/ D3

Al Rayyan International University College

Al Rayyan International University College (ARIU) is a successor of the first private university in the State of Qatar, Stenden Qatar University of Applied Sciences, which opened in September 2000 and for more than 20 years specialised in providing business related degrees with tourism, hospitality and international business studies focus. During this period, the university was operating under the auspices of Al Rayyan International Education (ARIE) and NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences in the Netherlands.

From September 2021, the institution opened a new exciting chapter in its existence and entered into a strategic partnership with the University of Derby in the UK. Through this partnership, ARIU offers UK-accredited undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, international hospitality management, international tourism management and international business management. ARIU in partnership with the University of Derby will continue its legacy as a higher education institution of excellence and a premier provider of university level education in Qatar, the GCC region, and internationally. ARIU is well situated to provide students with great opportunities for learning and career development. Its location in Doha and the GCC region is vital to the institution’s identity and success as a school. ariu.edu.qa D2

A-State Qatar

The A-State Qatar Initiative is a collaborative project between Arkansas State University and Global Studies Institute in Qatar. A-State offers a Bachelor of Science in Digital Design and Technology, a

Bachelor of Science in Engineering Management Systems, and a Master's in Educational Leadership. Taught by A-State faculty, these live courses will be taught using live video software, such as Zoom. Students will be given the option to come to a physical classroom space in Qatar, if needed. These live courses will be in combination with some asynchronous online classes. astateqatar.com D3

CUC Ulster University - Qatar

CUC Ulster University offers a comprehensive range of cutting-edge UK degrees from its Qatar campus. Distinguished as one of the fastest growing universities in the region, CUC Ulster is constructing a purpose-built campus in Lusail City. CUC Ulster offers a wide range of diploma, undergraduate, and postgraduate degree courses, all taught on campus and licensed by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education.

CUC Ulster is held in high regard in Qatar and abroad. Originating from its renowned counterpart in Belfast, Ulster University, the university has garnered international acclaim. Ulster ranks among the top 25% of UK universities for its research initiatives, ranking 7th highest in the country for research impact.

CUC Ulster University has an array of high-demand programmes, including MENA’s only Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in Artificial Intelligence (AI). Furthermore, CUC Ulster is the only university in the region to offer an MBA in Women's Leadership. Additionally, it offers programmes in Cybersecurity and Business Analytics, alongside Master's degrees in Education Management and Marketing. CUC Ulster is a proud member of AACSB, which is the most important accreditation body for schools of business.

Aspiring students are encouraged to submit their applications before 1 September for admission in September 2023 or by 1 January for admission in January 2024. cuc-ulster.edu.qa C4

Community College of Qatar (CCQ)

Established in 2010, the Community College of Qatar (CCQ) is an open admissions institution that offers a number of associate and bachelor degree programmes. Among them are two-year Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degree programmes for students wishing to transfer to four-year universities, high demand 2+2 associates and bachelor degree programmes, and two-year Associate of Applied Arts and Applied Science degree programmes. CCQ also offers short-term continuing education and marketable skills certificates for those that wish to upgrade their knowledge and skills. In addition, CCQ has partnered with a number of local and international four-year universities in order to provide students with the opportunity to seamlessly transfer to a university to obtain a bachelor degree without losing any of their coursework. ccq.edu.qa (CCQ Boys) C3, (CCQ Girls) D4

Doha Institute for Graduate Studies (DI)

Founded in 2014 by the Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies. The Doha Institute for Graduate Studies (DI) is an independent institute for learning and research in the fields of Social Sciences, Humanities, Public Administration and Development Economics. Programmes of study are offered at the master’s degree level in three schools: Social Sciences and Humanities; Public Administration and Development Economics; and Psychology and Social Work. In addition, the Center for Conflict and Humanitarian Studies at DI offers a master's in Conflict Management and Humanitarian Action. dohainstitute.edu.qa D3

Lusail University (LU)

Lusail University (LU) is the first private national university in Qatar. It welcomed its first batch in 2020 with over 800 students accepted to join the College of Managerial, Financial and Economic Sciences, the College of Law, and the College of Education and Arts. Its mission is to offer academic programmes that contribute to the preparation of trained and qualified human resources to keep pace with the local and international labour market. It provides a stimulating environment for scientific research and knowledge production that contributes to sustainable development and promotes service and build the community.

Sorbonne University Doha, a branch of the University of Paris 1 Pantheon-Sorbonne, offers a bachelor's degree in law in French under the College of Law at Lusail University. lu.edu.qa A4

QFBA-Northumbria University

Qatar Finance and Business Academy (QFBA) –Northumbria University is a partnership between QFBA and Northumbria University UK. QFBA has joined forces with Northumbria University to offer its students the unique opportunity of enrolling in specialised business courses. It provides a variety of degree programmes in Finance, Banking and Accounting, including International Foundation Programme (Business), Bachelor of Arts (BA) (Honours or Hons) in Accounting, BA (Hons) in Finance and Investment Management, BA (Hons) in International Banking and Finance, Master of Science (MSc) in Business Analytics and MSc in Digital Marketing. The offered degree programmes range from top up degrees, bachelor’s degrees to master’s degrees. The partnership opens a new gateway to a career in Accounting, Finance, and International Banking for citizens and residents in Qatar. qfba.edu.qa/northumbria B4

MIE-SPPU

Milestone International Education (MIE) is an academic institution licensed by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education. It has partnered with Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU), which is internationally accredited Indian university and is known as the 'Oxford of the East'. MIE has partnered with and is governed by Pune University, making MIE-SPPU the first Indian University in Qatar. MIE-SPPU offers four-year undergraduate degrees with academic credits in different majors: Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Economics, BA in Psychology, Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in General Management, BBA in Entrepreneurship, Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Computer Science, Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) in International Accounting, and BCom in Banking & Finance. miesppu.edu.qa E3

Oryx Universal College (OUC)

Established in 2020, Oryx Universal College (OUC) offers British Bachelor of Science (BSc) Honours (Hons) and Master of Science (MSc) qualifications in Qatar, in partnership with prestigious Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU). It was approved by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education with a distinct set of programmes expected to deliver skills and knowledge that are in high demand in the Middle East region and other parts of the world. With a focus on delivering STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) skills and knowledge, Oryx Universal College offers distinguished programmes that students can complete in Qatar, including BSc (Hons) in

Computer Science, BSc (Hons) in Civil Engineering, BSc (Hons) in Quantity Surveying, BSc (Hons) in Software Engineering, BA in Human Resource Management, BEng in Mechanical Engineering, MSc in Project Management, MSc in Cyber Security, MSc in Investment and Trade, and MSc in Leadership and Managment Practice. oryx.edu.qa C3

Police College (Qatar)

Established by Amiri Decree in 2013, the Police College (Qatar) offers a four-year bachelor’s degree in law and police science in Arabic. The college prepares cadres of students who recieve legal and police training to become officers and join the police force in Qatar. However, the college’s Supreme Council – which is chaired by the Minister of Interior and consists of a president, a deputy and other members who are appointed by the Minister of Interior – has the right to allow one or more subjects in a foreign language. Non-Qatari students who obtain scholarships from their own countries can also apply. portal.moi.gov.qa/ policecollege F1

Qatar Aeronautical College (QAC)

Qatar Aeronautical College (QAC) was founded in 1975 as the Civil Aviation College of the Gulf States, with assistance from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). It changed its name in 1996 to Qatar Aeronautical College, and programmes include training not just for airline pilots, but also for aircraft maintenance engineers, air traffic controllers, meteorologists, airport operations management personnel and flight dispatchers. Qatari graduates aged 17–24 are eligible to apply for trainee positions sponsored by Qatar Airways, Qatar Civil Aviation Authority, etc. Qataris and other nationals may also apply to join on a fee-paying basis. qac.edu.qa D4

University Foundation College (UFC) University Foundation College (UFC) is a private British college, licensed by MoEHE. UFC brings to Qatar ‘UK bridging’ programmes in business, humanities, engineering and science pathways developed and accredited by the Northern Consortium of UK universities (NCUK). NCUK is globally recognised for its programmes developed collaboratively with the 16 NCUK Partner Universities.

The college also houses SI-UK Qatar; SI-UK is the leading provider of independent advice and support to international students applying to study in the UK. SI-UK Qatar is an official Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) centre, and is part of a global network of 23 offices, helping thousands of international students join UK universities universityfoundationcollege.com C3

University of Calgary – Qatar (UCQ)

Established in 2007, the University of Calgary in Qatar (UCQ) offers university training in all aspects of professional nursing in compliance with the same rigorous international standards applied at the Faculty of Nursing at the University of Calgary in Canada. In addition to a Bachelor of Nursing, UCQ offers a foundations programme that assists students with the language, mathematics and science skills they need to thrive in the nursing profession. ucalgary.edu.qa D2

University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST)

University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) was officially established by Amiri Decision No 13 of 2022, and it is the first national university that specialises in academic applied, technical, and professional education in the State of Qatar.

UDST has over 60 bachelor’s and master’s degree programmes, diplomas, and certificates. It houses five colleges – Business Management, Computing and Information Technology, Engineering Technology, Health Sciences and General Education – in addition to specialised training centres for individuals and companies. UDST is recognised for its student-centred learning and state-of-the-art facilities. Its world-renowned faculty and researchers work on developing students’ skills and help raise well-equipped graduates who are proudly serving different sectors of the economy and contributing to the achievement of human, social and economic development goals nationally and internationally. udst.edu.qa B3