Qatar University

Qatar University
جامعة قطر
Former names
University of Qatar
TypePublic
Established1973; 51 years ago (1973)[1]
PresidentDr. Omar AlAnsari
Academic staff
961
Undergraduates23,929
Location
Doha
,
Qatar

25°22′30″N 51°29′20″E / 25.37500°N 51.48889°E / 25.37500; 51.48889
CampusUrban
2,000 acres (8.1 km2)
LanguageArabic and English
PublicationsCampus Life (English)
Campus Today (Arabic)
AffiliationsUnion of Arab Universities
League of Islamic Universities
International Association of Universities
Websitequ.edu.qa

Qatar University (Arabic: جامعة قطر; transliterated: Jami'at Qatar) is a public research university located on the northern outskirts of Doha, Qatar. It is the only public university in the country.[2] The university hosts twelve colleges – Arts and Sciences, Business and Economics, Education, Engineering, Law, Sharia and Islamic Studies, Pharmacy, College of Health Science, College of Medicine, College of Dental Medicine, College of Pharmacy, College of nursing, and College of Sport Science.

Courses are taught in Arabic and English. Students entering the University are sometimes placed in a “Foundation Program”, which ensures the acquirement of skills such as Math and English.[3]

Many of its academic departments have received or are currently under evaluation for accreditation from a number of organizations.[4] In addition to undergraduate academics, QU has a research infrastructure including research labs, an ocean vessel, technical equipment and a library including a collection of rare manuscripts.

The university serves on behalf of the government and private industry to conduct regional research, particularly in areas of the environment and energy technologies. Qatar University has a student body of fifty-two nationalities, 65% of which are Qatari nationals. About 35% are children of expats.[5] Women make up approximately 70% of the student population, and are provided their own set of facilities and classrooms.[6] QU has an alumni body of over 30,000 graduates, and an active student body of over 20,000 students.[3][7]

  1. ^ "Timeline for the establishment of Qatar University colleges". Qatar University. Retrieved 15 June 2024.
  2. ^ Joy S. Moini; Tora K. Bikson; C. Richard Neu; Laura DeSisto (2009). "The Reform of Qatar University". RAND Corporation. Archived from the original on 17 July 2010. Retrieved 25 November 2017.
  3. ^ a b "President's Welcome Message". Qatar University. Archived from the original on 2 September 2015. Retrieved 6 September 2015.
  4. ^ "International Accreditation". Qatar University. Archived from the original on 25 February 2009. Retrieved 8 March 2009.
  5. ^ "Interview with Qatar University's President Sheikha Abdulla AMisnad". Investvine. 20 January 2013. Archived from the original on 16 February 2013. Retrieved 21 January 2013.
  6. ^ "QU Statistics". Qatar University. Archived from the original on 23 August 2011.
  7. ^ "Home | Qatar University". Archived from the original on 30 December 2008. Retrieved 8 March 2009.