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Tuition and Financial Aid
Tuition and fees in Qatar are exactly the same as Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Tuition and Fees for 2011-2012
For the academic year of 2011 - 2012: | |
| Tuition: | QR 157,534 or US $43,160 |
| Activity, Tech. & Orientation Fee: | QR 2,672 or US $732 |
| Application Fee: | QR 250 or US $70 |
| Books & Supplies (est.): | QR 3,650 or US $1000 |
| Totals | QR 164,106 or US $44,962 |
Additional cost for international students: | |
| On campus housing: | QR 15,680 or US $4,300 QR 2000 or US $550 one-time damage deposit |
| Food (estimated): | QR 7,300 or US $2000 |
Financial Assistance
Three types of financial assistance are available to students attending Carnegie Mellon Qatar.
Qatari citizens
For Qatari citizens and citizens of other GCC countries, government scholarships and/or sponsorships from companies usually cover the full cost of attendance. Qatari nationals should contact the Scholarship Office of the Higher Education Institute (HEI) on 465 1173 to obtain further information. Alternatively, visit http://www.english.education.gov.qa/section/sec/hei/sco/
Non-Qatari Students
Need-based financial assistance is available to students of all nationalities through the Hamad bin Khalifa Financial Aid Program administered by Qatar Foundation. Loans of up to 100% of tuition and fees are made to families based on their unique financial circumstances. The loans can be repaid either by normal financial installments or by time served working in Qatar immediately following graduation. The second option, known as the “Paid Service Option” is unique to Qatar and it enables even students with heavy debt loads to have their loans forgiven if they work in Qatar for an approved Qatari entity. This program requires a separate application, which is done entirely online at the following URL:
http://myeducationcity.com/en/dynamic_pages/index/26/financial_assistance/financial-aid
Merit Scholarships
Approximately five to ten merit scholarships are awarded annually by Carnegie Mellon to the most academically promising applicants. These awards usually cover 50% of tuition and can be combined with need-based aid from Qatar Foundation. No extra application is required to apply for the merit scholarships, and students are notified of the awards at the same time they receive the offer of admission.
Contact Financial Aid
Students can contact the Qatar Foundation Financial Aid Office directly by calling +974 4454 0400 or by emailing fao@qf.org.qa We strongly recommend that students complete the financial aid application by March 31 in order to maximize the chance of receiving an award notification in a timely manner.
