University Overview
Established in 2005, Georgetown University in Qatar is a for-profit private higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the metropolis of Doha (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Ad-Dawhah. This institution also has a branch campus in Washington DC. Officially recognized by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) is a very small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 250-499 students) coeducational Qatari higher education institution officially affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 20-year-old Qatari higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. GU-Q also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
University Snapshot
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very small-sized
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University Identity
| Name (Non Latin) | جامعة جورجتاون في قطر |
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| Name | Georgetown University in Qatar |
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| Acronym | GU-Q |
| Founded | 2005 |
| Motto | Utraque Unum Both into One |
| Colours | Blue and gray |
| Mascot | Jack the Bulldog |
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University Location
| Address | PO Box 23689 Education City Doha Ad-Dawhah Qatar |
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4457 8100 |
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4457 8241 |
| Other locations | Washington DC |
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