Draft:CUQ Ulster University
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Submission declined on 23 July 2026 by Avgeekamfot (talk). This draft is not written from a neutral point of view. Wikipedia articles must be written neutrally in a formal, impersonal, and dispassionate way. They should not read like a blog post, advertisement, or fan page. Rewrite the draft to remove:
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Submission declined on 8 February 2026 by RangersRus (talk). This draft's references do not show that the subject meets Wikipedia's criteria for inclusion for organizations and companies. The draft requires multiple published secondary sources that:
Declined by RangersRus 6 months ago.
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Comment: The coverage of controversy is cursory and includes the university's statement rather than the exact issues opponents had. This is textbook PR writing. Avgeekamfot (talk) 11:51, 27 July 2026 (UTC)
- Comment: Rewritten to address the February 2026 decline. The draft now cites independent secondary coverage, including BBC News NI, The Irish News and the Belfast News Letter (December 2022 reporting on the institution and its Ulster University partnership), together with Gulf Times, Qatar Tribune and The Peninsula news reporting. Promotional wording and uncited claims have been removed; primary sources remain only for uncontroversial facts such as programme lists. I am a disclosed paid contributor (see my user page) and was not the creator of this draft. If accepted, I would suggest the title City University Qatar, the institution's current official name. Iqbal.qa (talk) 09:56, 23 July 2026 (UTC)
| Type | Private |
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| Established | 2018 |
| Location | , Qatar |
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| Website | cuq-ulster |
City University Qatar (CUQ) is a private university in Lusail, Qatar. It delivers undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes awarded by Ulster University of the United Kingdom and is licensed by Qatar's Ministry of Education and Higher Education.[1][2]
History
[edit]The institution was established in 2018 as City University College (CUC) in Doha.[3] In 2019, it entered into an affiliation agreement with Ulster University to deliver Ulster's degree programmes in Qatar, an arrangement Ulster described as part of its international education export strategy, endorsed by Invest Northern Ireland and the British Council.[4] The partnership was formally launched at a ceremony in Doha in February 2020, and the first cohort of students enrolled in September 2020.[2][4]
In 2021, the Ministry of Education and Higher Education listed City University College among the private higher education institutions operating in Qatar.[1] A groundbreaking ceremony for a new purpose-built campus in Lusail was held in October 2022, with completion targeted for the September 2024 intake.[5]
In December 2022, Ulster University's plans for the Lusail campus attracted criticism in the United Kingdom from student representatives and Amnesty International, who raised concerns about Qatar's human rights record; Ulster University responded that higher education had the potential to support positive change in societies and that equality and inclusion remained central to its commitments.[2][6][7]
The institution was subsequently recognised as a university and became known as City University Qatar, relocating from Doha to Lusail.[3] The Lusail campus was officially inaugurated in 2025, alongside the graduation of the Class of 2025.[3][8]
Campus
[edit]City University Qatar's campus is located in Lusail. The purpose-built campus covers approximately 11,500 square metres and includes teaching laboratories, lecture theatres and a library.[3]
Academic programmes
[edit]The university offers foundation programmes, BTEC Higher National Diplomas awarded by Pearson Education, and undergraduate and postgraduate degrees awarded by Ulster University.[8][9] Undergraduate programmes include architecture, artificial intelligence, electronic engineering, biomedical engineering, business studies, computer science, game design, psychology and law.[10] Postgraduate programmes include an MBA, an MSc in Artificial Intelligence, an MSc in Marketing, a Master in Education Management and an LLM.[10]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- 1 2 "Three more private universities to open in Qatar under Ministry of Education's 5-year plan". The Peninsula. 6 May 2021. Retrieved 23 July 2026.
- 1 2 3 "Qatar: 'Heartbreak' at Ulster University's campus plan". BBC News. 2 December 2022. Retrieved 23 July 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 "City University Qatar Shapes the Future of Higher Education: CUQ inaugurates new Lusail campus, graduates Class of 2025". Qatar Tribune. 2 October 2025. Retrieved 23 July 2026.
- 1 2 "Ulster University exports education provision to boost higher education provision in Doha". Ulster University. September 2019. Retrieved 23 July 2026.
- ↑ "City University College celebrates groundbreaking of university's new main campus". The Peninsula. 16 October 2022. Retrieved 23 July 2026.
- ↑ McGonagle, Suzanne (3 December 2022). "UU says LGBT+ rights 'central' to its 'commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion' after Qatar plans criticised". The Irish News. Retrieved 23 July 2026.
- 1 2 "CUQ shapes future of higher education with new campus and Class of 2025 graduation". The Peninsula. 2 October 2025. Retrieved 23 July 2026.
- ↑ "Accreditations and Partnerships". City University Qatar. Retrieved 23 July 2026.
- 1 2 "General Prospectus 2025" (PDF). City University Qatar. Retrieved 23 July 2026.
Category:Universities and colleges in Qatar Category:Educational institutions established in 2018 Category:Private universities and colleges Category:2018 establishments in Qatar Category:Lusail
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