At a Glance

Carnegie Mellon University set its own course with programs that inspire creativity and collaboration. A private, top-ranked and global university, Carnegie Mellon looks beyond the traditional borders of the university campus to have a transformative impact locally, nationally, and globally. In 2004, CMU began a partnership with Qatar Foundation to bring this unique educational experience to the Middle East. 

For 20 years, Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar has provided a world-class education in the heart of Education City. More than 1300 graduates have completed their education at CMU-Q, and more than 450 students are currently pursuing studies in biological sciences, business administration, computer science and information systems. 

As the CMU-Q alumni network grows, so does the impact that we have on Qatar and the world. Our graduates work at top organizations and innovative startups. They influence government policy, analyze big data, bring culture and the arts to the community, and inspire young people to learn and innovate. They are researchers, creators, entrepreneurs, analysts and educators, and they are working to improve the world around them. 

#1

Management Information Systems

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#2

Undergraduate Computer Science

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#6

Undergraduate
Business

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#2

Undergraduate Research/ Creative Projects

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Undergraduate Programs

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Biological Sciences
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Business Administration
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Computer Science
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Information Systems

60+

Faculty Members

7:1

Student-to-professor Ratio

450+

Students

39%

Qatari Citizens

61

Nations Represented

56%

Female Students

1,300+

Alumni

17

Graduating Classes

90%+

New Graduates Stay in Qatar

120,000+

CMU Alumni Worldwide

Carnegie Mellon University

Carnegie Mellon University

Since it opened more than a century ago in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in the United States, Carnegie Mellon has soared to national and international leadership in higher education and research. A birthplace of innovation since its founding, it continues to be known for innovation, for solving real-world problems and for interdisciplinary collaboration.

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Mission, Vision, and Values
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Qatar Foundation

Qatar Foundation (QF) is a not-for-profit organization where centers and programs focused on education, research and innovation, and community development intertwine for the benefit of Qatar, and the world.

QF’s unique ecosystem, which is supported by partnerships with leading international institutions, addresses Qatar’s most pressing challenges, creates local, regional, and global impact, and empowers people to shape both the present and the future.

Qatar Foundation
Qatar Foundation
Education City

Education City

Education City, Qatar Foundation’s flagship initiative, is a campus that spans more than 12 square kilometers and hosts branch campuses of some of the world’s leading educational institutes, a homegrown university, and other research, scholastic, and community centers.

Together, these institutes make Education City a unique model of academic and research excellence, pioneering a new approach to multidisciplinary, global education and enabling breakthroughs that benefit Qatar and the rest of the world.

Education City

Accreditation

Carnegie Mellon University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA. The Commission may be contacted by telephone at +1 267 284 5000 or by email at [email protected] or [email protected] (Spanish/Español).

The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration program offered at the Qatar Campus and at the university’s main campus is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International).

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