Qatar’s higher education system innovative, forward-looking: Fulbright specialist

Doha, Qatar: A distinguished US higher education leader and scholar described Qatar s higher education system as highly innovative and forward thinki...

Doha, Qatar: A distinguished US higher education leader and scholar described Qatar’s higher education system as “highly innovative and forward-thinking,” noting that it stands out for its diversity, strong international partnerships and progressive initiatives.

“Qatar’s higher education system places a strong emphasis on quality, locally relevant curricula and meaningful outcomes, ensuring that graduates contribute positively to the country’s development,” said Fulbright Specialist Dr. Maureen Snow Andrade in an exclusive interview with The Peninsula.

Dr. Andrade is currently visiting Qatar and working with the National Committee for Qualifications and Academic Accreditation (NCQAA) at the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE).

“There is tremendous diversity in institutional types and strong partnerships with reputable, high-ranking universities from the UK, the US, Australia, and other countries. Qatar Foundation’s Education City is particularly impressive and it is an innovative hub with multiple university campuses and exceptional opportunities for students,” said Dr. Andrade.

“Overall, Qatar has developed a visionary and robust higher education system. Even smaller universities actively partner with institutions outside Qatar. Accreditation processes ensure that curricula are adapted to local needs so that learning is relevant to employers and the national context, rather than relying solely on foreign examples,” she added.