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About Georgetown University in Qatar

For more than 20 years, Georgetown University’s Qatar campus has served as the university’s gateway to the world.

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Mission and Values

Honoring the Past, Shaping the Future

With knowledge and service at our core, Georgetown University in Qatar has built bridges, fostered meaningful dialogues, and shaped leaders who are making their mark in Qatar and beyond.

Our roots in foreign service run deep. Building on the 200-year history of Georgetown’s DC campus, GU-Q was established in 2005 in partnership with Qatar Foundation. We offer programs in international affairs that combine Georgetown’s School of Foreign Service curriculum with GU-Q’s unique location at the intersection of east and west.

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20+

Years of GU‑Q

1,200+

Undergraduate alumni

200+

Master’s degree graduates

2

Rhodes Scholars

Mission and Values

We are dedicated to promoting intellectual, ethical, and spiritual understanding through serious and sustained discourse among people of different faiths, cultures, and beliefs. Through education, research, and service, we aim to advance knowledge and to provide students and the community with a holistic experience that produces global citizens committed to the service of humanity. To reach these goals, we have established the highest standards of integrity and excellence in our academic and work environments by respecting the unique diversity and needs of each student, faculty, and staff member.

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Our Rich History

For 20 years, Georgetown University’s Qatar campus has served as the university’s Gateway to the World.

Explore our history as we chart the course for the next 20 years and beyond.

GU-Q Timeline

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Who We Are

Meet the leadership team guiding GU-Q and learn about their expertise in positioning the university to shape international affairs in the years ahead.

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Leadership Team

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Advisory Board

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Where We Are

GU-Q provides an experience unlike any other by combining the academic excellence and history of Georgetown with the rich cultural heritage of the Middle East.

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Learning at GU‑Q

Explore the ways that a GU‑Q education can help you reach your academic and professional goals.

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Working at GU‑Q

Become a part of our diverse and accomplished team of faculty and staff.

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