Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar
Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar is a satellite campus of Carnegie Mellon University in Doha, Qatar. The campus is a member of the Qatar Foundation and began graduating in May 2008. It has approximately 400 students, 60 faculty and postdoctoral fellows, and 90 staff.
Quick Facts
About University
The Carnegie Mellon Doha campus offers the same programs and curricula as the Pittsburgh campus. Students earn bachelor's degrees in Computer Science, Business Administration, Information Systems, Computational Biology, and Biological Sciences (a degree offered jointly with Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar).
Academic Programs
Taught in EnglishBachelor Degree Programs
Specific directions for this program have not been defined yet.
Intakes & Deadlines
Available intake periods for application
Fall 2025
Fall 2025
Fall 2026
Fall 2026
Admission Requirements
Bachelor's Degree
Basic Requirements
Standardized Tests
1330
English Language Level
7
88
How to Enroll
Follow these steps to apply Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar
Filling out the online application for admission
Carnegie Mellon uses the Common Application exclusively, and all applications must be submitted online.
Writing a Supplement Essay
Writing a Supplement Essay will give you insight into the kind of person you are beyond your grades and test scores. It also demonstrates your ability to organize your thoughts and express yourself. The Writing Supplement Essay question can be found in the CMU-Q "Writing Supplement" section of the Common Application. Please note that although the Writing Supplement Essay is required, there is also an essay in the Common Application. This essay is optional for CMU-Q applicants.
Providing the necessary documents
Gather all the necessary documents and make sure they meet the university's requirements. Transcripts should be official and certified, letters of recommendation should be from reliable sources, and your personal statement should comply with all established rules.
Payment of the entrance fee
A non-refundable application fee of $70 must be paid online by credit card upon completion of the application process. A fee waiver may be requested through the Common App if needed.
Obtaining a visa
International students applying to Carnegie Mellon apply for a visa sponsored by the Qatar Foundation. The initial visa is valid for one year and can be extended until the end of the program. To keep the visa valid, students must be enrolled full-time and maintain student status. Once accepted, students will be provided with additional information and guidance.
Preparing for departure
Preparing for departure includes booking tickets and accommodation, medical preparation, collecting necessary documents, financial preparation, packing luggage, learning local rules and customs, and familiarizing yourself with transportation.
Cost of Study
Full breakdown of tuition and living costs
Campus Life
Facilities and student experience
• QF Recreation Center
World-class facility
• CMU-Q Fitness Room
World-class facility
• Oxygen Park
World-class facility
• Qatar Library
World-class facility
• CMU-Q Building
World-class facility
• Multaqa (Education City Student Center)
World-class facility