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Northwestern University in Qatar

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Northwestern University in Qatar campus
Ranked in the top 25 universities worldwide by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings and 6 in the US by US News and World Report, Northwestern University in Qatar 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.
Accepts first-year applicationsAsiaPrivateSmall (2,000 and under)Co-Ed

Academic programs

  • Research
  • Technology
  • Liberal Arts
  • Communication
  • Government/Political Science
  • Social Science

Student experience

  • Co-op/Internship Opportunities
  • Disability Services
  • Intramural/Club Sports
  • Military/Veteran Services
  • On-Campus Housing
  • Study Abroad
  • Undergraduate Research

Application information

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 any post-secondary institution after high school graduation, you must apply as a transfer student. For more information, deadlines, and requirements, please check our admissions webpage.

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Visit us

 

We would love to introduce you to the Northwestern Experience. We welcome your visit to our beautiful campus in Qatar, and encourage you to connect with members of our community who can't wait to show you what makes Northwestern special. 

Website: qatar.northwestern.edu/admissions
Youtube: youtube.com/user/NorthwesternQatar
Virtual Tour: qatar.northwestern.edu/virtualtour
Social: instagram.com/nuqatar/

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.