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Former name | City University College (CUC) |
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| Type | Private |
| Established | 2018 |
Parent institution | Artan Holding |
Academic affiliations | Ulster University |
| President | Prof. Faris G. Faris, PhD |
| Location | , Al Daayen , |
| Campus | Urban |
| Affiliations | Qatar Ministry of Education and Higher Education |
| Website | www |
City University Qatar (CUQ), originally founded as City University College (CUC), is a private higher education institution in Qatar that operates in partnership with Ulster University in the United Kingdom. Licensed by the Qatar Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE), CUQ offers UK‑accredited undergraduate and postgraduate programmes tailored to meet future workforce needs of Qatar and the region. City University Qatar is owned and managed by Artan Holding, a 100% Qatari-owned holding company, operating under the Artan Consulting and Educational Services (ACES) cluster, which also owns Doha British School and Qatar Skills Training Centre. The President of City University Qatar is Professor Faris G. Faris, PhD.
History
[edit]Founding and Early Years
[edit]CUC was established in 2018 and, in June 2019, formalised an affiliate partnership with Ulster University to deliver UK‑franchised programmes in Business, Management, Marketing, and International Business, commencing in September 2019.[1]
First Graduating Cohort
[edit]On 31 October 2020, CUC celebrated its first cohort of BTEC Higher National Diploma (HND) graduates in Business at the Doha British School. Many of these students later continued to complete their degrees through the Ulster University partnership.[2]
Inauguration of New Campus (2022)
[edit]On 24 September 2022, CUC hosted a combined inauguration and graduation ceremony at its new campus in West Bay, Doha. The event featured speeches by the UK Ambassador to Qatar, Jon Wilks CMG, and Dr Khalid Al-Ali of the MoEHE.[3]
Groundbreaking of Lusail Campus
[edit]In late 2022, CUQ held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new campus in Lusail, designed with modern academic and recreational facilities, and officially opened on 28th September, 2024.[4]
Transition to University Status
[edit]In 2024, the MoEHE officially recognised City University College as a full-fledged university, prompting its rebranding as City University Qatar and confirming its relocation to Lusail.
Academic Programmes
[edit]Vocational Pathways and Undergraduate Degrees
[edit]CUQ, in conjunction with Ulster University, offers BTEC HNDs in Business and Computing, as well as UK-accredited undergraduate degrees. Programmes include BSc (Hons) in Architecture, Game Design & Development, Artificial Intelligence, Biomedical and Electronic Engineering, Law (LLB), and more.[4]
Postgraduate Offerings
[edit]Postgraduate programmes include an MBA, an MBA (Women in Leadership), Master of Education Management, MSc in Artificial Intelligence, MSc in Marketing, and LLM with Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR).
Integrated Academic‑Vocational Model
[edit]The institution employs a "Learn and Earn" model that integrates academic learning with professional experience to enhance employability.[5]
Facilities and Campus
[edit]CUQ's new campus is located in Lusail, a smart city north of Doha. Facilities include:
- Rooftop swimming pool
- Padel court
- Sports hall and gymnasium
- Walking tracks
- Enclosed year-round atrium and collaborative study zones[2]
Partnerships and Engagement
[edit]Ulster University
[edit]Ulster University is CUQ’s founding academic partner, providing oversight, curriculum, and accreditation.[1]
Gulf Warehousing Company (GWC)
[edit]In 2023, CUQ signed an MoU with GWC to collaborate on training, research, and workforce upskilling.[6]
NAMA Social Development Center
[edit]In 2025, CUQ signed a three-year MoU with NAMA, part of Qatar Foundation, to offer training, internships, workshops, and scholarships for youth empowerment.[7]
Events and Community Involvement
[edit]TEDxCUCUlsterUniversity
[edit]In 2023, CUQ hosted a TEDx event under the theme Provocations of Change, highlighting innovation and future-oriented thinking.[8]
Graduation Ceremonies
[edit]Graduation ceremonies have taken place annually, with students, faculty, families, and community stakeholders attending.[3]
TEDxCUCUlsterUniversity
In 2026, CUQ is hosting another TEDx event under the theme Techadum - Advancement through Technology, with discussion centred around the future of advancement around technology and the profound effects it will have on Qatar's future.
Notable Milestones
[edit]| Year | Milestone |
|---|---|
| 2019 | Affiliate partnership with Ulster University established |
| 2020 | First cohort graduates with BTEC HNDs |
| 2022 | Inauguration of West Bay campus and start of Lusail campus project |
| 2023 | MoU signed with GWC; TEDxCUQ event held |
| 2024 | Attains university status and rebrands as City University Qatar |
| 2025 | MoU signed with Qatar Stars League; NAMA for youth training and development; |
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Ulster University education alliance to boost higher education provision in Doha". 28 July 2023.
- ^ a b "City University College Graduates First Cohort". 9 November 2020.
- ^ a b "CUC Ulster University celebrates new campus opening, graduation". 29 September 2022.
- ^ a b https://smapse.com/city-university-college-ulster-university-qatar/ [bare URL]
- ^ "Ulster University (UU) Qatar to welcome its first cohort". ILoveQatar.net. Retrieved Oct 22, 2025.
- ^ https://www.gwclogistics.com/news/cuc-ulster-university-gwc-to-collaborate-on-training-research-and-upskilling-programmes/ [bare URL]
- ^ "City University Qatar in Partnership with Ulster University Signs MoU with NAMA Social Development Center". 25 May 2025.
- ^ "CUC Ulster University Qatar Hosts TEDx Event: "Provocations of Change"".
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