Qatar — university guide
The 27 universities in Qatar in 2026
An informative guide to the 27 higher education institutions in Qatar: international rankings, tuition fees, programs and practical information for your orientation.
27
Universities
8
Public
19
Private
#170
Best ranking
Hamad Bin Khalifa University
12,000 QAR
Min bachelor fee
56
Programs
Bachelor fee range in Qatar
Based on the 9 universities in Qatar that published their fees.
Min12,000 QARMax269,324 QAR
Universities in Qatar: public, private, rankings, fees and programs
8
Public universities
The public institutions in Qatar
8universities
19
Private universities
The private institutions in Qatar
19universities
2
Best universities
Ranked by overall average
2universities
9
The cheapest
Universities with the lowest fees
9universities
27
University fees
Tuition fee analysis
27universities
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Programs
Fields offered in Qatar
56programs
List of universities in Qatar in 2026
27 universities listedAcademic Bridge Programme
Private5 programs· Qatar Foundation's preparatory program in Education City, preparing high school graduates for top universities.
Qatar Aeronautical Academy
Public4 programs· Qatari academy specializing in aviation careers: pilots, air traffic control and aeronautical engineering.
Joaan Bin Jassim Academy for Defence Studies
Public3 programs· Qatari institution dedicated to defence and security studies, training future leaders of the armed forces.
AFG College with the University of Aberdeen
Private6 programs· Partnership between Al Faleh Group and the University of Aberdeen, the first UK university in Qatar.
Community College of Qatar
Public7 programs· Qatari public college offering accessible associate and bachelor's degrees in professional fields.
Ahmed Bin Mohammed Military College
Public5 programs· Qatari military college training officers through a curriculum combining academic disciplines and military training.
Barzan University College
Private7 programs· Private university college in Doha offering Australian Swinburne degrees in computing and business.
University Foundation College
Private3 programs· Private college in Doha preparing students for international foundation years and university entry.
Al Rayyan International University College
Private6 programs· Private college in Doha affiliated with the University of Derby, specializing in hospitality, tourism and events.
Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts in Qatar
Private4 programs· VCU's arts and design school in Education City, offering bachelor's and master's degrees in art, design and interiors.
HEC Paris in Qatar
Private5 programs· Qatar branch of HEC Paris, offering the Executive MBA and executive education programs in Doha.
MIE-SPPU Institute of Higher Education
Private10 programs· Offshore campus of Savitribai Phule Pune University in Doha, among the most affordable in Qatar.
Global Studies Institute
Private7 programs· Private institute in Doha offering bachelor's degrees in computing, business and sciences with scholarships and aid.
Doha Institute for Graduate Studies
Private13 programs· Private institute in Doha dedicated to graduate studies in social sciences, humanities and public administration.
Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar
Private8 programs· Carnegie Mellon's Qatar campus in Education City, known for programs in computing, information systems and business.
City University Qatar
Private7 programs· Private university in Doha partnered with the UK's Ulster University, offering globally recognized degrees.
University of Doha for Science and Technology
Public17 programs· Qatar's first applied university, offering career-focused degrees in engineering, health, business and technology.
Lusail University
Private9 programs· Private university in Lusail City, born of partnerships with French universities, in law, business and international relations.
Qatar University
#311Public30 programs· Qatar's first and leading public university, founded in 1977, with more than 20,000 students in Doha.
Georgetown University in Qatar
Private5 programs· Qatar campus of Georgetown University, dedicated to international affairs within Education City, Doha.
Hamad Bin Khalifa University
#170Public21 programs· Public university of Qatar Foundation in Education City, dedicated to graduate studies and applied research.
National University of Malaysia (UKM Qatar)
Private10 programs· Qatar campus of the National University of Malaysia in Lusail, offering law, computing, engineering and health sciences.
Northumbria University in Qatar
Private6 programs· Partnership between QFBA and the UK's Northumbria University, offering business bachelor's and master's degrees in Doha.
Northwestern University in Qatar
Private5 programs· Qatar campus of Northwestern University, in Education City, specializing in journalism and communication.