Student Housing

Welcome to your home away from home.

Experience college life in the heart of Education City. On-campus student housing provides a diverse, enriching environment for GU-Q students. Our sustainable residence halls and apartments are a short walk from classrooms, the library, dining options, and Multaqa, the Education City Student Center.

Explore Housing Options

Residence Halls

All first-year students at GU-Q are assigned a residence hall room. Each room includes a bedroom and bathroom and is equipped with a TV and refrigerator. Every residence hall floor features a community kitchen, laundry, and lounges for studying and socializing. 

Please note that male and female students will be assigned to separate apartment blocks.

Apartments

Students who have completed their first year at GU-Q have access to a range of apartments to meet their needs and budget. All apartment options include a private bedroom, bathroom, TV, and kitchen with a refrigerator. 

Apartment options include:

  • Studio apartment
  • One-bedroom apartment
  • Two-bedroom apartment

Apartment options for married students are available on request.

Applying for Housing

How to Apply

Tell us you would like to live in student housing by completing the request form.

You will receive an email from Qatar Foundation Housing directing you to the StarRez system. Please respond to the instructions in that email.

Housing Costs

Cost Per Semester

  • Residence Hall Room: 10,100 QAR
  • Residence Hall Room – Double/Shared Occupancy (Pilot Units): 5,050 QAR
  • 2 Bedroom Apartment: 11,920 QAR
  • Studio Apartment: 13,000 QAR
  • Studio Apartment – Double/Shared Occupancy (Pilot Units): 6,500 QAR
  • 1 Bedroom Apartment: 13,840 QAR

First-time applicants are required to pay a refundable damage deposit of QR. 2,000, which also acts as a reservation fee. The balance is due to Qatar Foundation before move-in.

Additional Information

You can find more information on student housing on the Qatar Foundation website or by emailing QF Housing at studenthousing@qf.org.qa

Housing FAQs

Can I request a roommate?

Only the 2-bedroom apartment has an option for a roommate, but keep in mind that first-year students are not eligible for an apartment. Please contact QF residence hall staff at studenthousing@qf.org.qa if you have any questions.

Do I have the option to request on-campus housing for one semester?

Yes. Students should be sure to indicate that on their housing application and may be contacted by Housing and Residence Life for additional information.

I’m interested in living on campus year-round. Can you give me housing details for summer and winter break?

Students who require on-campus housing during the break between the semesters and during the summer will pay a weekly rate for housing. If they have a previously assigned room during the school year, they may be able to remain in the room during the winter break. Depending on their housing plans for the following academic year, a student may need to move rooms during summer housing. In order to have housing during these breaks, students must fill out a winter break housing form, or they will need to sign up for summer housing by a certain date. Contact studenthousing@qf.org.qa for more details on break housing.

What are the laundry facilities like in the QF residence halls?

There are self-service laundry machines in each of the residence halls. There is no paid laundry service. If students wish to arrange for laundry service, they must do so on their own.

Is there housekeeping service in the residence halls?

The QF residence hall housekeeping staff maintains the cleanliness of common areas but does not clean individual rooms or apartments. If students wish to arrange for housekeeping, they must do so on their own.

What appliances are allowed in the rooms?

It’s probably easier to cover a list of what is not permitted. Appliances such as (but not limited to) halogen lights, air conditioners, appliances with exposed heating elements (such as: toaster ovens, grills, hot plates, coffee makers, “George Foreman” grills), microwaves using more than 900 watts, crock pots, portable heaters, and electric blankets are not permitted. A small refrigerator is already provided in each room. If you have questions about a specific appliance you are considering purchasing, please contact your residence hall director directly or Housing and Residence Life at studenthousing@qf.org.qa.

How do I make a wire transfer?

Please use the following information: list the student’s full name and student ID number. Indicate the purpose of the transfer (i.e. housing deposit; housing fall fees). Transfer the funds to the following bank and keep a copy of your receipt:

BANK: Qatar National Bank

If paying in Qatari Riyal, use the following information:

ACCOUNT: 0013-024171-001
IBAN: QA19 QNBA 0000 0000 0013 0241 7100 1

If paying in US dollars, use account number: 0013-035555-061 0013-035555-061 free

SWIFT CODE: QNBAQAQA
ACCOUNT NAME: Qatar Foundation

What are students provided with in their apartment?

All units are fully furnished, including bedding, Internet access, a television, an electronic whiteboard, a refrigerator and modular furniture that lets students personalize their space.

If I have a medical problem, can I bring my own mattress, or do I need to look for other accommodations?

All furnishings provided by QF housing, including mattresses, bed ends and bed springs, must remain in the room/apartment/common areas unless you have received a medical accommodation recommendation. Please contact the QF Housing and Residence Life office for a medical accommodation sheet which must be completed by an attending physician.