How to Verify Qatari University Degrees: Ministry Guide

Qatar's higher education system

Qatar's higher education is overseen by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MOEHE). Qatar University is the national university, while Education City hosts branch campuses of prestigious international universities including Georgetown, Northwestern, Carnegie Mellon, and Weill Cornell Medicine. Qatar Foundation oversees Education City institutions.

Verification steps

1. Check MOEHE recognition — Verify the institution is recognized by MOEHE. VerifyED includes recognized Qatari institutions.
2. Contact the institution — Qatar University and Education City institutions maintain registrar offices.
3. Branch campus verification — Education City degrees are issued by the home institution (e.g., Georgetown University).
4. Document attestation — Documents require attestation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Key considerations

• Education City — Degrees from Education City are issued by the home university, not as Qatari degrees.
• Qatar University — The national university with the strongest local recognition.
• Small but well-funded — Qatar's higher education system is small but heavily invested in quality.