Northwestern University in Qatar

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Northwestern University in Qatar

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Ranked in the top 25 universities worldwide by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings and 12 in the US by US News and World Report, Northwestern University in Qatar is one of the most prestigious schools in Education City, and provides a framework for students to shape their future through its distinguished schools of communication, journalism, and liberal arts. Its partnership with Qatar Foundation illustrates the nation's commitment to offering students a world-class education as well as an internationally renowned degree-identical to that of its parent organization, Northwestern University.

Academic Programs

Liberal Arts
Communication
Journalism

Student experience

On-Campus Housing
Undergraduate Research
Student-Run Clubs
Student publication
Global Experience

Application information

Find out about requirements, fees, and deadlines

First-year

If you have not enrolled in college study after secondary school graduation, you should apply as a first-year student. For more information on application options, deadlines, and requirements, please check our admissions webpage.

Transfer

If you have enrolled in college study after secondary school graduation, you must apply as a transfer student. For more information, deadlines, and requirements, please check our admissions webpage.

Visit us

We welcome your visit to our beautiful campus in Qatar, and encourage you to meet with us. For more information, please visit this Visit NU-Q webpage

NU-Q is a magical space of encounter, sitting at the confluence of continents. It is where people from all over the world gather and learn from one another how to make the world a better place.
Marwan M. Kraidy, Dean and CEO