Qatar — university guide
The 26 universities in Qatar in 2026
An informative guide to the 26 higher education institutions in Qatar: international rankings, tuition fees, programs and practical information for your orientation.
26
Universities
7
Public
19
Private
#170
Best ranking
Hamad Bin Khalifa University
12,000 QAR
Min bachelor fee
54
Programs
Bachelor fee range in Qatar
Based on the 8 universities in Qatar that published their fees.
Min12,000 QARMax269,324 QAR
Universities in Qatar: public, private, rankings, fees and programs
7
Public universities
The public institutions in Qatar
7universities
19
Private universities
The private institutions in Qatar
19universities
2
Best universities
Ranked by overall average
2universities
8
The cheapest
Universities with the lowest fees
8universities
26
University fees
Tuition fee analysis
26universities
54
Programs
Fields offered in Qatar
54programs
List of universities in Qatar in 2026
26 universities listedAcademic Bridge Programme
Private5 5 programs· Qatar Foundation's preparatory program in Education City, preparing high school graduates for top universities.
Qatar Aeronautical Academy
Public4 4 programs· Qatari academy specializing in aviation careers: pilots, air traffic control and aeronautical engineering.
Joaan Bin Jassim Academy for Defence Studies
Public3 3 programs· Qatari institution dedicated to defence and security studies, training future leaders of the armed forces.
AFG College with the University of Aberdeen
Private6 6 programs· Partnership between Al Faleh Group and the University of Aberdeen, the first UK university in Qatar.
Al Rayyan International University College
Private6 6 programs· Private college in Doha affiliated with the University of Derby, specializing in hospitality, tourism and events.
Barzan University College
Private7 7 programs· Private university college in Doha offering Australian Swinburne degrees in computing and business.
Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar
Private8 8 programs· Carnegie Mellon's Qatar campus in Education City, known for programs in computing, information systems and business.
City University Qatar
Private7 7 programs· Private university in Doha partnered with the UK's Ulster University, offering globally recognized degrees.
Community College of Qatar
Public7 7 programs· Qatari public college offering accessible associate and bachelor's degrees in professional fields.
Ahmed Bin Mohammed Military College
Public5 5 programs· Qatari military college training officers through a curriculum combining academic disciplines and military training.
Georgetown University in Qatar
Private5 5 programs· Qatar campus of Georgetown University, dedicated to international affairs within Education City, Doha.
Global Studies Institute
Private7 7 programs· Private institute in Doha offering bachelor's degrees in computing, business and sciences with scholarships and aid.
HEC Paris in Qatar
Private5 5 programs· Qatar branch of HEC Paris, offering the Executive MBA and executive education programs in Doha.
Doha Institute for Graduate Studies
Private13 13 programs· Private institute in Doha dedicated to graduate studies in social sciences, humanities and public administration.
MIE-SPPU Institute of Higher Education
Private10 10 programs· Offshore campus of Savitribai Phule Pune University in Doha, among the most affordable in Qatar.
Northumbria University in Qatar
Private6 6 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 5 programs· Qatar campus of Northwestern University, in Education City, specializing in journalism and communication.
Oryx University
Private8 8 programs· Private university in Doha offering UK Liverpool John Moores University degrees at bachelor's and master's levels.
University of Doha for Science and Technology
Public17 17 programs· Qatar's first applied university, offering career-focused degrees in engineering, health, business and technology.
Lusail University
Private9 9 programs· Private university in Lusail City, born of partnerships with French universities, in law, business and international relations.
Qatar University
#311Public30 30 programs· Qatar's first and leading public university, founded in 1977, with more than 20,000 students in Doha.
Hamad Bin Khalifa University
#170Public21 21 programs· Public university of Qatar Foundation in Education City, dedicated to graduate studies and applied research.
National University of Malaysia (UKM Qatar)
Private10 10 programs· Qatar campus of the National University of Malaysia in Lusail, offering law, computing, engineering and health sciences.
University Foundation College
Private3 3 programs· Private college in Doha preparing students for international foundation years and university entry.