University fees in Qatar in 2026
A detailed analysis of the tuition fees of the 26 institutions in Qatar that published their fees: bachelor, master, doctorate, public vs private.
Fee summary in Qatar
According to our data, the average bachelor fee in Qatar is 83,168 QAR per year, for the 8 universities that published their fees. Costs vary considerably by institution, field of study and public or private status.
The most attractive bachelor fee starts at 12,000 QAR per year, with a maximum observed of 269,324 QAR per year. This range illustrates the gap that can exist between public institutions and private schools.
Fees by study level
Bachelor's degree
Based on 8 universities
From
12,000
QAR
Average
83,168
QAR
Up to
269,324
QAR
Master's degree
Based on 2 universities
From
26,000
QAR
Average
57,000
QAR
Up to
88,000
QAR
Public vs Private — Bachelor fees
Average bachelor fee
Minimum bachelor fee
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Cheapest universitiesFrequently asked questions about fees in Qatar
How much does a bachelor's degree cost in Qatar?
A bachelor's degree in Qatar costs between 12,000 and 269,324 QAR per year, with an average of 83,168 QAR, depending on the institution and field.
Are public universities cheaper in Qatar?
Yes, generally. On average, a bachelor's degree costs 35,000 QAR at a public university versus 99,224 QAR in the private sector, a difference of 183.5%.
How much does a master's or doctorate cost in Qatar?
For a master's, fees range from 26,000 to 88,000 QAR per year. No doctorate fee published.
Do these amounts include all fees?
No. The fees shown correspond to the tuition announced by the institutions. Application, housing, living and insurance costs remain the student's responsibility and vary by city and lifestyle.
Universities included in this analysis
The 26 universities in Qatar that published their minimum bachelor fees. Only the first 26 are shown — use the button to reveal more.
University Foundation College
Weill Cornell Medicine - Qatar
Academic Bridge Programme
Barzan University College
Georgetown University in Qatar
HEC Paris in Qatar
Joaan Bin Jassim Academy for Defence Studies
Global Studies Institute
Northumbria University in Qatar
National University of Malaysia (UKM Qatar)
Ahmed Bin Mohammed Military College
Community College of Qatar
Doha Institute for Graduate Studies
Hamad Bin Khalifa University
AFG College with the University of Aberdeen
Qatar Aeronautical Academy
City University Qatar
Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar
MIE-SPPU Institute of Higher Education
Qatar University
Al Rayyan International University College
University of Doha for Science and Technology
Lusail University
Oryx University
Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts in Qatar