F i n d y o u r f u t u r e a t T e x a s A & M a t Q a t a r
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ABOUT TEXAS A&M Texas A&M University Texas A&M University at Qatar Texas A&M Mission The Texas A&M Story Aggie Traditions
ACADEMIC OPPORTUNITIES Engineering at Texas A&M at Qatar Engineering Majors Study Abroad Internships Career Services Academic Services Facilities E-Resources Education City
STUDENT LIFE Life in Doha Facilities of Education City Shaping World Leaders in Qatar Counseling and Wellness Aggie Athletics Making Connections Campus Life Student Housing
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Application Process Application Checklist
TUITION AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Tuition, Financial Aid and Scholarships Student Employment
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TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY YOU’LL DISCOVER OPPORTUNITY, EXCELLENCE AND HONOR. You’re joining a family, united by the spirit of Aggieland — that sense of community, of oneness — that sets Aggies apart.
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ABOUT TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY — Texas A&M opened its doors in 1876, and it’s been opening doors of opportunity for students ever since. About 70,000 students are enrolled at Texas A&M’s campuses. When you become one of them, you’ll be immersed in a learning community that supports your professional aspirations. Guided by the Aggie Code of Honor, you’ll learn to put into practice its certainty of purpose, pride in accomplishment and generosity of spirit.
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MISSION OF TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY — Texas A&M University is dedicated to the discovery, development, communication and application of knowledge in a wide range of academic and professional fields. Its mission of providing the highest quality undergraduate and graduate programs is inseparable from its mission of developing new understanding through research and creativity. Texas A&M prepares students to assume roles in leadership, responsibility and service to society. The university assumes as its historic trust the maintenance of freedom of inquiry and an intellectual environment nurturing the human mind and spirit. It welcomes and seeks to serve persons of all racial, ethnic and geographic groups, women and men alike, as it addresses the needs of an increasingly diverse population and a global economy. In the 21st century, Texas A&M University seeks to assume a place of preeminence among public universities while respecting its history and traditions.
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AS THE WORLD HAS GROWN SMALLER THROUGH RAPID INNOVATION, Texas A&M has diversified its curricula, student body, faculty and culture to meet the needs of this global community.
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More than 120 undergraduate and 240 graduate degree programs Many degree programs are ranked among the Top 10 in the U.S. Study centers in Mexico, Italy and Costa Rica
TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY FACTS —
Ranked first in the United States for number of public university students studying abroad by the Institute of International Education
Nearly 70,000 students enrolled annually at its various campuses
Ranked first among U.S. public universities for a superior education at an affordable cost by Fiske Guide to Colleges
More than 133 undergraduate degree programs and 260 graduate degree programs in 10 colleges to choose from.
Ranked first in U.S. for most graduates serving as CEOs of Fortune 500 companies by Fortune Ranked top public university in Texas for best value by Money
More than 500,000 former students worldwide.
With more than $922 million in research expenditures, Texas A&M is consistently ranked in the top tier of research institutions by the U.S. National Science Foundation. Two branch campuses in Galveston, Texas, and Doha, Qatar, and study centers in Mexico, Italy and Costa Rica.
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TEXAS A&M IS THE FIRST PUBLIC INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN TEXAS One of a select few institutions in the United States to hold land, sea and space-grant designations; one of a very few universities to host a presidential library and one of a few American universities to have a branch campus in the Middle East.
TEXAS A&M, SINCE 1876 — Texas A&M University opened its doors on 4 October 1876 as the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas, with an emphasis on agriculture and engineering. In time the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas evolved to embrace areas of emphasis beyond its original mandate, and the institution officially changed its name to Texas A&M University in 1963. As the world has grown smaller through innovations such as the Internet and the emerging world economy, Texas A&M has diversified its curricula, student body, faculty and culture to meet the needs of this global community. In 2003, Qatar Foundation invited Texas A&M to establish a campus at Education City in Doha, Qatar. In 2008, the Qatar campus conferred its first degrees on deserving students, of whom 18 were women. Classified by the Carnegie Foundation as a research university, Texas A&M is consistently ranked in the top tier of research institutions by the U.S. National Science Foundation. The faculty at the Qatar campus have enhanced this reputation for research excellence by garnering millions of dollars in research grants annually.
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ABOUT TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY AT QATAR — Prepare to solve the engineering challenges of tomorrow In 2003 — as part of His Highness Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani’s vision for the development of Qatar — Texas A&M University was invited by Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development to establish a branch campus in Education City, located in Doha, Qatar. Texas A&M at Qatar curricula are identical to those offered at the main campus in College Station, Texas. Courses are taught in a coeducational setting in English. Like their counterparts in Texas, faculty at the Qatar campus prepare students to excel in engineering related careers. In May 2019, Texas A&M University at Qatar graduated its 1,000th student. Graduates of Texas A&M at Qatar represent more than 30 nationalities, and more than 45 percent are female. Enrollment consistently exceeds 500 students in four undergraduate programs and one graduate program. As demand for professional engineers continues to grow worldwide, the Qatar campus offers students a first-class education. Equipped with a degree from Texas A&M at Qatar, students can put that knowledge to work shaping Qatar’s future.
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Texas A&M at Qatar’s bachelor’s degree programs in chemical engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering and petroleum engineering have been accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, the global accreditor of college and university programs in applied science, computing, engineering and engineering technology.
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TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY AT QATAR FACTS — • Bachelor of Science degrees in chemical engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering and petroleum engineering • Master of Science and Master of Engineering in chemical engineering • Additional instruction in science, mathematics and liberal arts • Branch campus of Texas A&M, which has one of the Top 10 public engineering colleges in the United States • Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and all four undergraduate engineering degree programs are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET • More than 55,000 square meters of space and more than 60 laboratories in the Texas A&M Engineering Building
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OUR MISSION TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY AT QATAR — • Educate exemplary engineers and develop world-class leaders through internationally recognized undergraduate and graduate degree programs. • Generate new knowledge and intellectual capital through innovative research and collaborative partnerships that yield sustainable impact. • Advance the development goals of the State of Qatar and the region through expertise and engagement that expand human capital Texas A&M University at Qatar will realize the highest quality undergraduate programs through inseparable connections to its own programs in research and graduate studies. In all of its efforts, Texas A&M at Qatar will ensure that it is contributing significantly to the international knowledge and research needs of Qatar and the region. Moreover, the campus is strongly committed to establishing an interface within the community that will assist in improving the lives of the people of Qatar
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CORE VALUES Respect Excellence Leadership Loyalty Integrity Selfless Service
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At Texas A&M at Qatar, we produce engineering leaders of character dedicated to serving the greater good. Each student and graduate has the same core values — excellence, integrity, leadership, loyalty, respect and selfless service — instilled in every Aggie, whether from the Qatar campus or the main campus in College Station.
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AGGIE TRADITIONS —
Yell Practice An event where Aggies and Aggie fans practice yells led by yell leaders before or after the game
Aggie Ring A symbol of Aggie values and hard work and a visual reminder of being part of the worldwide Aggie Network
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Howdy! A greeting to and from Aggies and a warm welcome to the university
Muster An annual remembrance service held worldwide for Aggies
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12th Man Aggie fans who show their support and readiness by standing during athletic events
Maroon Out A tradition started by students that calls for a mass display of maroon pride for Aggie football games
Silver Taps A monthly memorial service and final tribute held for Aggie students
Big Event The largest student run service project in the nation serving the local community
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AN AGGIE DOES NOT LIE CHEAT OR TOLERATE THOSE WHO DO.
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Every day, I think a bout how grateful I am to be part of a community that is motivated, lively a nd filled with lead ers. Texas A&M at Qata r has offered me so many opportun ities and opened so many doors for m e with its powerfu l educational found ation and student involvement. Joinin g the Aggie community mean s becoming part o fa family where one looks out for othe rs whenever [they are ] in need.
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Throughout my years at Te xas A&M at Qatar, I have developed ac ademically, professionally and person ally. The rigorous academic curric ulum taught me how to think critically and efficiently. The Aggie core values have pl ayed a vital role in improving my integrity , respect and selfless service, which ha ve led me to become a better person Abdul Sattar AlKahala, Clas s of 2019 Petroleum Engineering
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ENGINEERING AT TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY AT QATAR — Texas A&M University’s College of Engineering is one of the largest engineering colleges in the world. Texas A&M at Qatar provides the same world-class education available at the Texas A&M’s main campus. Currently, the Qatar campus offers four-degree tracks in chemical engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering and petroleum engineering, and a Master of Science and Master of Engineering in chemical engineering. Spanning 55,000 square meters of space and more than 60 laboratories, the Texas A&M Engineering Building combines modernist elements with traditional Islamic architectural motifs to create one of the most advanced engineering educational facilities in the world. The building is fully wireless and features high-tech classrooms, teaching laboratories and computer laboratories. A research annex provides specialized research laboratories that give future Aggie engineers first-hand experience solving real-world problems in a state-of-the-art learning environment.
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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE CHEMICAL ENGINEERING — Chemical engineers combine knowledge from mathematics and the basic sciences with practical experiences. Their work is important for developing new products and for designing, operating and managing plants and processes. Chemical engineers contribute to the conversion of natural resources into economical, safe, environmentally friendly and useful products. Texas A&M at Qatar’s curriculum provides a balanced education in chemical engineering principles and practices. Courses emphasize fundamentals and methods applicable to the analysis, development, design and operation of a wide variety of chemical engineering systems and processes. Using facility laboratories, students gain experience evaluating a variety of unit operations, operating process control equipment and using state-of the practice computational tools and software. Chemical engineers lead in a variety of sectors: — oil and gas — chemicals — food and pharmaceutical processing — utilities — environmental engineering — strategy consulting — financial industries — public sector NGOs and inter-governmental institutions
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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING — It is hard to find a single piece of technology from the past 100 years that has not been significantly influenced by electrical and computer engineering. Electrical engineers were integral to the discovery or invention of computers, the microchip, wired and wireless communications, medical diagnostic systems, and many more. Through a diversified curriculum grounded in the fundamentals of engineering and hands-on experiences in the laboratories, Texas A&M at Qatar prepares electrical engineering graduates for a wide range of career opportunities. Computers are integrated throughout the curriculum, and basic studies lead to two tracks of electives in the senior year: the power track and the communication track. The power track trains students in theory and techniques related to power electronics and power systems. The communication track prepares students to address opportunities and challenges in the area of digital wired and wireless communication systems.
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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE MECHANICAL ENGINEERING — From automobile design to nuclear power, mechanical engineers make things work. Mechanical engineers deal with the design of machinery, automation and control systems, and generation, conversion, transmission and use of mechanical and thermal energy. Mechanical engineers characterize, specify and analyze materials used in design and manufacturing. Manufacturing systems, robotics, electromechanical devices and control systems are also the purview of the mechanical engineer. Texas A&M at Qatar’s curriculum requires students to develop and apply logical thinking, innovative approaches and ethical standards as prerequisites for professional competence. Courses cover basic theory and are complemented by laboratory experiences in science and mathematics, dynamic systems and controls, design, experimentation, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, manufacturing, and materials. A capstone design experience, sponsored by various industries, requires students to combine their knowledge and skills to design a product or system.
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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE PETROLEUM ENGINEERING — Petroleum engineering addresses the economic extraction of oil, gas and other energy resources from the earth. Design, drilling and operation of wells and well systems and the integrated management of underground reservoirs, comprise the basic skill set of petroleum engineers. Extracting resources efficiently, economically and in an environmentally friendly way is the lifeblood of the global economy. Courses cover fluid flow through subsurface formations, geological structures and conditions favorable for petroleum deposits, and the practical application of engineering principles in the petroleum industry. The curriculum requires students to complete a hands-on experience during the summer before their senior year.
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BY STUDYING ABROAD, TEXAS A&M AT QATAR STUDENTS GAIN PERSPECTIVE ON THE WORLD’S CONCERNS, QATAR’S CHALLENGES, AND HOW THEY FIT INTO THE INTERCONNECTED NETWORK OF HUMAN CIVILIZATION. 40
STUDY ABROAD — Texas A&M University at Qatar students can participate in a semester-long, or summer, study abroad at Texas A&M University’s main campus in College Station, Texas. At the main campus, Texas A&M at Qatar students will experience courses at a Division I research institution. They can also join in celebrating Aggie traditions and become immersed in the vibrant student life and diverse academic community at Texas A&M. Main campus study further equips students to work in a global society, and to appreciate cultural and academic differences between the two campuses, countries, and societies. Texas A&M at Qatar students will live in residence halls on main campus, build relationships with fellow students from around the world, and grow as global engineering leaders. Students take the same courses as they would take at Texas A&M at Qatar. Texas A&M at Qatar students are also eligible to participate in any study abroad program facilitated by main campus.
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INTERNSHIPS — Texas A&M at Qatar graduates are doubly prepared for career success. They have the academic advantage of one of the best engineering programs in the world, and they gain practical experience through internships. An internship provides work experience related to a student’s major. In most cases a student will complete a summer program with a given employer. Local industry partners visit campus throughout the fall and spring semesters to talk with students about summer training opportunities. Students who participate in internships work as active and contributing team members in a workplace environment. Internships also help to reinforce classroom instruction. Students who complete internships gain experience in their field and can expand their employment opportunities after graduation.
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CONSIDER YOUR INTERNSHIP A 10-WEEK WORKING INTERVIEW during which employers get a chance to observe a prospective employee in action.
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CAREER SERVICES — The Career Services unit in the Office of Engagement at Texas A&M at Qatar offers students and alumni various career-related services. These include career advising, CV-writing, practice interviews, and assistance with summer internships and full-time employment opportunities. Career Services helps students prepare for the job search and improve their professional development. Resources include workshops on résumé and cover letter writing, applying to graduate school and interviewing skills. Based on their needs, students can also meet individually with a career counselor. Career Services hosts networking and recruiting events that introduce students to representatives from local and international companies. Interaction with company representatives at these events enables the students to pursue opportunities for internships or full-time employment. Texas A&M at Qatar organizes an annual career fair with other Education City universities, to introduce students to local companies from many sectors of the industry, and connect them with opportunities for internships and permanent employment. Many students accept offers for internships or full-time jobs as a result of these recruiting events.
Companies that collaborate with Career Services include: Al Fardan Automobiles Baker Hughes, a GE Company Dolphin Energy General Electric ExxonMobil North Oil Company Qatar Aluminum Company Qatar Petrochemical Company Qatar Petroleum Qatar Steel Qatargas Qatar Shell Schlumberger Total
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ACADEMIC SERVICES — Texas A&M at Qatar provides advisors to guide students toward their academic goals. Academic advisors in the Academic Services Office helpw students with everything from course registration and degree tracking to time management and study skills. The Academic Services Office connects students with financial aid and student employment opportunities.
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FACILITIES — A feat of engineering in itself, the Engineering Building at Texas A&M at Qatar brings together modern and traditional features. The complex has a three-story X-shaped research building and a four-story academic quadrangle connected by a multistory atrium. Within are lecture halls, classrooms, laboratories, administration, staff and support offices, an underground parking area and general use areas. A separate research annex offers additional space for engineering problem-solving. A fully wireless network throughout the campus keeps students connected to the world. The Qatar campus in Education City includes a library with a core professional collection of engineering titles, along with resources for liberal arts, the humanities and the physical sciences.
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RESOURCES — Texas A&M at Qatar students can access books and journal articles from the main campus libraries and around the world through inter-library loan. Students can also call upon extensive online subscription resources in the library and remotely, including electronic journals and newspapers, databases, streaming video and music services and electronic books.
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When you join Texas A&M University, you are more than your education. You become integrated in the shared camaraderie throughout the world known as the Aggie Network. You become part of a family.
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EDUCATION CITY — Education City is located on the outskirts of the thriving modern city of Doha, Qatar. The coastal city is the financial and business center of Qatar as well as its capital. Home to more than 50 percent of Qatar’s population, Doha is ranked as one of the safest cities in the world. Its atmosphere is a blend of traditional Arabic community and culture. Students in Doha have easy access to top cultural, leisure and sporting events. Day trips may include desert dune exploration or a trip to the Inland Sea. Shopping venues range from traditional souqs to modern malls. As a major international travel hub, Doha is an ideal starting point for discovery adventures to Asia, Africa and Europe
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LIFE IN DOHA — Qatar’s capital city, Doha, is a canvas of potential. To the south of the city, a state-of-the-art airport brings commerce, tourism and opportunity. To the north is the Pearl of the Gulf, a manmade archipelago of islands for resort hotels and luxury villas. These will complement Doha’s many existing attractions — five-star restaurants, modern shopping malls, traditional souks, historic museums, first-run movies and a variety of sporting and other activities. A regular shuttle bus service carries students to different locations throughout Doha, and the new metro connects Education City to the rest of the city.
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SHAPING WORLD LEADERS IN QATAR — Education City, Qatar Foundation’s flagship initiative, is a campus that spans more than 12 square kilometers and hosts branch campuses of some of the world’s leading educational institutes, a homegrown university, and other research, scholastic, and community centers. Together, these institutes make Education City a unique model of academic and research excellence, pioneering a new approach to multidisciplinary, global education, and enabling breakthroughs that benefit Qatar and the rest of the world.
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Texas A&M is joined in Education City by Virginia Commonwealth University, Weill Cornell Medical College, Carnegie Mellon University, Georgetown University, Northwestern University, London School of Architecture, HEC Paris and Hamad Bin Khalifa University, as well as numerous research institutes. Each of these institutions offers degrees in areas world-renowned for their academic excellence. A cross-registration program makes it possible for students to take courses at other Education City universities.
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MAKING CONNECTIONS — Texas A&M at Qatar encourages the development of student organizations to help you connect with others who share your interests. To date, students have organized more than 27 clubs and organizations to reach out to one another. These student-led organizations are the infrastructure by which the Texas A&M at Qatar sense of family is extended into the community. Here at the Qatar campus, the Aggie tradition of community involvement has grown in fertile ground. Research has shown that a student’s involvement in extracurricular activities can strengthen his or her academic performance and connection to the institution. Getting involved in extracurricular organizations also helps students grow personally, culturally, socially, spiritually and academically. If you can’t find a group you want to join in the list shown here, you can always start one yourself.
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COUNSELING AND WELLNESS — Texas A&M at Qatar’s Counseling and Wellness Program provides counseling and comprehensive and integrated health education, resources, and services in order to promote healthy lifestyles, create opportunities for positive behavior modification and enhance academic success. Outreach programs such as workshops and presentations, are available to students and student groups. Counseling services are available without charge for any currently enrolled student. During the first counseling session the counselor and student will together determine if other services are more appropriate based on the student’s situation and concerns. In addition, the Qatar campus provides crisis counseling services to students who are experiencing severe emotional distress or are in life-threatening or life altering situations. Selfhelp resources and biofeedback (relaxation training) are also provided. Texas A&M at Qatar’s Disability Services ensures accessibility to university programs for all students. This program offers accommodations counseling, evaluation referral, disability-related information, adaptive technology counseling and equipment for academically related purposes. Although Disability Services does not offer disability evaluation and/or testing, tutoring, personal expenses, attendants or scholarships, it will provide referral information.
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inspiration to impact AGGIE ATHLETICS — Texas A&M University has a long-standing tradition of excellence in athletic competition. The campus in Qatar is no exception. Participation in athletics presents students with an opportunity to learn outside the classroom by improving leadership and communication skills in a team setting. Texas A&M University at Qatar competes in men’s and women’s basketball, men’s football (soccer) and men’s cricket. Tryouts are held each semester. These sports teams offer the opportunity to compete with teams from Education City, Doha and in international sports tournaments. During the most recent seasons, the women’s basketball team finished undefeated, taking the league and tournament titles. Men’s football won the tournament title.
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CAMPUS LIFE — Texas A&M University has a rich tradition of student involvement, service and leadership. At Texas A&M at Qatar, students, faculty and staff form one community, made up of equals and united in pursuit of the same educational goals. At Texas A&M at Qatar, we know that students learn by doing. In the classroom, that means hands-on training that encourages creative problem solving in real-world situations. Outside the classroom, students involve themselves in a wide range of extracurricular activities that challenge them to engage each other and the world at large. Lecture series, volunteer days, athletics, charitable drives, student government and student theater enrich your education. The facilities of Education City include a student center, student housing, a recreation center and transportation services. Student housing, with separate buildings for male and female students, is currently located just a short walk from the Texas A&M Engineering Building. The Student Center is the true heart of the campus. It offers services and programs that bring together graduates, students, faculty and staff of Education City. The services and operations include a food court, health and wellness center, convenient store, bookstore, bowling, games room, art gallery, movie theatre and much, much more. The Student Center is a place for students to relax and find excitement and enjoyment.
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STUDENT HOUSING — Students enjoy an engaging on-campus life at Education City Student Housing. On-campus living helps students meet new people, develop a sense of independence, learn life and leadership skills, and participate in other local activities that enhance the academic experience. . All residents have a private bedroom and bathroom. . All housing units are fully furnished and have wireless Internet access and a television. . Students have access to an on-campus shuttle. . Students have a variety of optional meal plans available onsite at the dining hall. . Rooms are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. For information on Education City Student Housing costs, please visit www.qf.org.qa.
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Texas A&M has offered me nothing but new experiences ever since I joined. Apart from the high-ranked degree I am earning, I have already found a second home for me. I am an international student from Yemen and I am blessed to have been able to travel with the university to places such as Costa Rica, Thailand and Greece for different programs. This university isn’t just preparing me to be an engineer, but a leader as well.
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APPLYING TO TEXAS A&M AT QATAR APPLICATION PROCESS —
Texas A&M at Qatar seeks candidates with a proven record of academic achievement: Students who are committed to meeting the academic rigors of the engineering program, global in their personal perspectives, and will thrive in a diverse and culturally rich environment.
Candidates are evaluated on the same criteria as applicants who apply to the College Station campus, so test scores and grades are important. Language skills are essential because of the wholly English taught curriculum. Although the application criteria are challenging, the opportunity for an education from a top American university makes it worthwhile.
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TUITION, FINANCIAL AID AND SCHOLARSHIPS — Tuition amounts are all-inclusive for fall and spring semesters. Tuition is subject to change annually and does not include the cost of summer school. For information related to the current tuition fees please visit www.exploretamuq.com. The cost also includes tuition fees for any courses at another Education City university for cross-registered students. Please consult the Texas A&M at Qatar website for the current tuition rate. Need-based financial assistance is available to admitted students through the Qatar Foundation’s Financial Aid Program. This application process requires careful and full completion of all forms, attention to deadlines and prompt response if additional information is requested. Students who receive financial aid can repay their loan after graduation. This can be done through repayment plan based on a percentage of their monthly income once employed, or by working for an approved organization for a certain length of time. For more information regarding the Qatar Foundation’s Financial Aid Program, please visit www.qf.org.qa.
Student Employment — Texas A&M at Qatar’s Academic Services Office assists students in a number of ways, including helping facilitate a student employment program. The student employment office provides funding for oncampus jobs.
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