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Tajer – Investment for Qatar

Are you interested in financial markets and how they work? Do you have the strategic mind and negotiation skills to invest wisely and build capital? If so Tajer, Investment for Qatar is for you! In this workshop, you will be part of the trading crowd in a sequence of cases specially designed to let you learn... View Article

Al Fikra: The National Business Competition

Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar

Required training for applicants/participants for Al Fikra: The National Business Competition. This event is for college students and fresh graduates. Learn more about Al Fikra: The National Business Competition  A full schedule of workshops is below:  February 12: Design Thinking Design Thinking is a methodology used by designers to solve complex problems, and find desirable solutions... View Article

Qatar Foundation Education Week

Education City

Qatar Foundation Education Week will be taking place from February 18-22, 2018. Innovative teaching methods from each university are showcased across Education City.  Each university will host professors from different universities. Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar will be hosting Northwestern University in Qatar and Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts in Qatar on February 20, 2018.... View Article

Gloriana St. Clair Distinguished Lecture in 21st Century Librarianship: Jason Griffey

As part of the Gloriana St. Clair Distinguished Lecture in 21st Century Librarianship, Jason Griffey, Fellow, Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society, Harvard University and Founder & Principal, Evenly Distributed LLC, will be discussing 'Decentralization & Blockchain: Possibilities & Problematizations for Libraries'. To confirm your attendance, please RSVP. About the lecture: The hype cycle... View Article

Botball Competition

Botball starts with a workshop where teams learn to design, build and program their robots from scratch. Then teams have eight weeks to create a robot, plan a strategy and program to win. The final showdown is a fast-paced competition where teams maneuver their robots on a game board through obstacles and challenges. Learn more... View Article

Pi-Day Preliminary Round

Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar

The Pi Day Mathematics Competition is an opportunity for secondary students in Qatar’s independent and private schools to explore the fun side of mathematics. The first CMU-Q Pi Day Mathematics Competition took place in 2016, hosting 250 students from more than 50 schools. Application Deadline: February 15, 2018 Application decision (via e-mail): February 18, 2018 ... View Article

Regular Application Deadline

All requirements listed on our How to Apply page must be completed and submitted by this date. This applies to all freshman students and transfer students applying for fall 2018 semester.

Mindcraft

Mindcraft workshops are for secondary students interested to learn more about computer science. A fun and interactive experience, you will spend the day exploring programming, problem solving and other skills within computer science. We want you to learn and enjoy computer science and imagine yourself making your career in this exciting field. Apply now! 

Pi-Day Final Round

Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar

The Pi Day Mathematics Competition is an opportunity for secondary students in Qatar’s independent and private schools to explore the fun side of mathematics. The first CMU-Q Pi Day Mathematics Competition took place in 2016, hosting 250 students from more than 50 schools. Application Deadline: February 15, 2018 Application decision (via e-mail): February 1, 2018 ... View Article

Ibtikar

Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar

A half day in the life of an information systems student Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be an Information Systems student at CMU-Q? What is it like to be in a top ranked program in the world? Experience a half-day in the life of an information systems student first hand.... View Article

Information Systems Anniversary Lecture: Hatem Elsafty

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Speaker: Hatem Elsafty, Partner, Governance Risk Internal Control, Mazars Ahmed Tawfik & Co. Topic: Evolving Threat Landscape: The Latest in Cyber Risk Hatem ELsafty, CISA, CISA, PMP, ACP is the practice leader of Governance Risk & Internal Controls (GRIC) service line within Mazars Qatar and GCC, with more than 17 years’ international experience in Internal... View Article

Dean’s Lecture Series: Qatar National Bank

Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar

Mr. Ali Ahmed Al-Kuwari, Qatar National Bank's Group Chief Executive Officer, will be speaking as part of the Dean's Lecture Series on "Qatar National Bank's business strategy and its role in building the national economy." To confirm your attendance, please RSVP. Biography:  Mr. Ali Ahmed Al-Kuwari has joined Qatar National Bank (QNB) in 1988. He... View Article

Tartan Talks: Biological Sciences

Student Affairs Lounge

Tartan Talks is a series that invites Carnegie Mellon University alums back on campus to share their experiences with current students, faculty and staff. The March edition will feature Biological Sciences alums. Take a look at some of the past editions. 

Exploring Math: A Lecture for Curious Minds

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Exploring Math is a lecture series that delves into the beauty, impact and development of classical mathematical concepts. In collaboration with the Texas A&M University in Qatar Math Club, this talk will feature "Aggregating Paradoxes" by Professor David Emmanuel Gray, | Assistant Teaching Professor, Philosophy.  Abstract:  A typical problem for groups is making a unified, collective decision... View Article

Quick Startup 2018

Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar

Quick Startup is a training program for budding entrepreneurs that will take place over three days. Mentored by seasoned professionals, students will begin the program with nothing more than a... View Article

Information Systems Celebrates Ten Years

Carnegie Mellon Qatar

In 2008, Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar officially accepted its first students into the Information Systems Program. Based on the internationally recognized degree program from Carnegie Mellon’s Dietrich College of... View Article

Meeting of the Minds

East/West Walkway

Meeting of the Minds is an annual research symposium that gives students an opportunity to present their research and project work to a wide audience of faculty, fellow students, family... View Article

Senior Honors

East/West Walkway

Senior Honors is a celebration of the Class of 2018 who earned University Honors, College Honors, Campus Scholars, Phi Kappa Phi inductions and/or Senior Student Leadership Awards for their work... View Article

Graduation Ceremony 2018

Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar

Open to invited guests only. 4:00 pm welcome reception - 4:30 pm ceremony - followed by a reception.

Alice Programming Competition

Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q) is pleased to host the third Alice programming competition on May 8, 2018. In this competition, middle and secondary school students will create Alice... View Article

Summer College Preview Program

If you are currently a student in year 10 (sophomore) or year 11 (junior), show strong academic potential and aspire to attend an elite university such as Carnegie Mellon, the Summer College Preview Program (SCPP) is a wonderful first step in achieving your goals.   Learn more about SCPP and how to apply! 

Freshman Edge Summer Program

The Freshman Edge Summer Program is a three-week experience for first-year students who would like a head start on the college experience. During the Freshman Edge, we will give you the tools you need to hit the ground running. By the end of the program, you will be ready to start your first day of... View Article

New Student Orientation

Orientation is an event that runs over multiple days aimed at welcoming incoming first-year students into Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar.

Parent Information Session

Moot Boardroom

An information session will take place during Student Orientation for parents to learn more about Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar and what their child can expect during the upcoming academic year.

Convocation Ceremony

The convocation ceremony welcoming the Class of 2022 will take place on Wednesday, August 29, 2018. Invitation only.

Career Café

Student Affairs Lounge

Career Café is a monthly event where students are invited to discuss career options for their respective programs.

Dean’s Welcome with Students

Dean Michael Trick and Associate Dean Selma Limam Mansar will be hosting lunch in the Food Court  to welcome back students.  

Mindcraft

Mindcraft workshops are for secondary students interested to learn more about computer science! A fun and interactive experience, you will spend the day exploring programming, problem solving and other skills within computer science. We want you to learn and enjoy computer science and imagine yourself making your career in this exciting field. Learn more to... View Article