Congratulations, you’re a Tartan!
Out of thousands of applications, you have been selected to join the Class of 2030 at Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar! We read your application carefully, and we feel you have exactly the right mix of academic achievement, creativity and intellectual curiosity to be a successful student at CMU-Q.
This website will give you the information you need as you enroll and prepare to start classes in August 2026.
Welcome to CMU-Q, part of one of the world’s top-ranked universities!
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Accepting your offer of admission
To enroll as a CMU-Q student, you must first accept your offer of admission. The enrollment deadline is May 1, 2026.
Quick links for admitted students
Learn more about CMU-Q
Questions? Email us: Office of Admission
Making a world-class education possible
Five types of financial aid are available, depending on your nationality, financial need and academic merit.
Qatar Foundation provides a world-class financial aid program for admitted students to Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar. The QF need-based grant program for CMU Qatar provides grant aid to students of all nationalities through the financial generosity of Qatar Foundation. Grants (aid with no repayment) of up to the full cost of attendance are made to families based on their unique financial circumstances.
The QF need-based grant program provides an outstanding opportunity for all students to receive funding for their studies at CMU-Q.
The priority deadline for need-based grant applications was February 1. If you have not already submitted an application, you can still do so, though there will be a delay of at least 2-3 weeks in issuing your financial aid decision.
Learn more about the grant application and process
Please note that U.S. citizens, and some non-citizens (green card holders, for example) are eligible for Federal Financial Aid (FAFSA) to support your studies at Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar. There are different types of funding within FAFSA, including grants (no repayment) and loans.
FAFSA eligibility requirements
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If you are applying for grants through the QF need-based grant program, please understand that all US citizens will be required to apply for FAFSA aid before QF will release the Final Award Letter. This is required to avoid students receiving more need-based aid than they would be appropriately eligible for. Eligible FAFSA aid will be included in the Final Award Letter amount from QF.
Qatar Foundation’s Merit Scholarship program awards a limited number of merit scholarships annually to students who have spent at least two semesters in one of the Education City’s branch campuses. Students who have achieved a 3.6 GPA or above during their studies in Education City are eligible to apply for the scholarship.
Selection is not guaranteed as the number of available scholarships changes each year. For details regarding the application cycle and requirements, please visit the Qatar Foundation Scholarship Office website.
A limited number of merit scholarships are awarded annually by CMU-Q (with funding from Qatar Foundation) to the most academically promising applicants. These awards can be combined with need-based grants from the QF grant program. To be considered for merit scholarships, students should submit the QF grant application. Students are notified of any merit scholarship awards at the same time they receive their initial Financial Award Letter from QF. Awards are made in a similar manner to our admission decisions with a holistic process involving many factors.
For Qatari citizens, government scholarships and/or company sponsorships typically cover the full cost of attendance. Qatari nationals should contact the Scholarship Office of the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MOE&HE).
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Important Next Steps for Incoming Students
Find all the key details on health requirements, housing, and deadlines to prepare for your journey into the Tartan community.
Frequently asked questions
In the first year, the class sizes vary from about 15 to about 70 students. In the upper years, as classes become more specialized, the class sizes become smaller.
Minors are a great way to gain deeper knowledge in a second field of study. Minors are usually made up of six courses in one area. Students work closely with their advisors to ensure that all of the requirements are met.
The residence halls have different housing options: residence hall rooms or studio, one-bedroom or two-bedroom apartments. Visit the Student Housing website to learn more about these facilities.
Please see our Tuition and Financial Aid page for details on the cost of attendance.
Our student population is vibrant, active and very welcoming. Last year, our students came from 59 different countries, and they have a wide range of interests, talents and career goals. Students work together to excel, they support each other through challenging times, and they cheer for one another when they succeed. This is a great community, and we are excited for you to join it.
