About
Qatar University is a public research university located on the northern outskirts of Doha, Qatar. It is the only public university in the country. 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, Colleg...
Qatar University is a public research university located on the northern outskirts of Doha, Qatar. It is the only public university in the country. 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.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 200 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 71 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 9,539
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 8.2 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 38%
- Female : Male
- 77 : 23
- Staff
- 700
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownQS
34 subjectsUS News
20 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Polymer Science | =73 | 58.6 | 2026 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | 79 | 58.6 | 2026 |
| Chemical Engineering | =108 | 58.6 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 110 | 58.6 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =111 | 58.6 | 2026 |
| Green and Sustainable Science and Technology | =116 | 58.6 | 2026 |
| Artificial Intelligence | 158 | 58.6 | 2026 |
| Environmental Engineering | 159 | 58.6 | 2026 |
| Energy and Fuels | =163 | 58.6 | 2026 |
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | =168 | 58.6 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =181 | 58.6 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =192 | 58.6 | 2026 |
| Civil Engineering | 193 | 58.6 | 2026 |
| Economics & Econometrics | =200 | 58.6 | 2026 |
| Public, Environmental and Occupational Health | =282 | 58.6 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =326 | 58.6 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | 340 | 58.6 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =363 | 58.6 | 2026 |
| Physical Chemistry | =431 | 58.6 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | =443 | 58.6 | 2026 |
ARWU
26 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Telecommunication Engineering | 76-100 | - | 2025 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Automation & Control | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Computer Science | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Civil Engineering | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Transportation Science & Technology | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Business Administration | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Hospitality & Tourism Management | 151-200 | - | 2023 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Instruments Science & Technology | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Artificial Intelligence | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Human Biological Sciences | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Dentistry | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Education & Training | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Chemical Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Materials Science | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Energy Science & Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Biotechnology | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Public Health | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Chemistry | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Environmental Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2023 |
| Biological Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Clinical Medicine | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Management | 401-500 | - | 2021 |
THE
11 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | 101–125 | 56.2 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 126–150 | 54.8 | 2026 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 126–150 | 44.4 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 176–200 | 49.8 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 176–200 | 53.7 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 176–200 | 47.3 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 176–200 | 46.7 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 201–250 | 49.6 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 251–300 | 42.1 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 401–500 | 27.4 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 401–500 | 30.7 | 2024 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Qatar University?
Qatar University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 112, THE Rank 201–250, ARWU Rank 501-600, US News Rank =310.
When was Qatar University founded?
Qatar University was founded in 1973.
What are the top subjects at Qatar University?
Top subjects at Qatar University include: Theology, Divinity & Religious Studies, Petroleum Engineering, Library & Information Management, Polymer Science, Telecommunication Engineering.
Where is Qatar University located?
Qatar University is located in Doha, Qatar.