VCUarts Qatar invites applications for academic year 2026

Doha, Qatar: Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts in Qatar (VCUarts Qatar), a Qatar Foundation partner university, has officially opene...

Doha, Qatar: Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts in Qatar (VCUarts Qatar), a Qatar Foundation partner university, has officially opened the application process for students seeking admission for the 2026 academic year.

The university invites aspiring creatives to apply to its four-year undergraduate programmes, which offer specialisations in Graphic Design, Interior Design, Painting + Printmaking, Kinetic Imaging, and Art History. In addition, VCUarts Qatar offers an MFA in Design for those looking to enhance their academic credentials or elevate their careers in the creative industries.

Announcing the application process, Caitlin Murphy, Director of Recruitment and Admissions at the university, said: “We’re keen to welcome students who are willing to push boundaries in the application of art and design.

“Our school realises that our future is one that will be driven by innovation in design thinking, and we prepare our students to collaborate, create, and think critically,” she added,

“By the time students graduate from VCUarts Qatar, they are already ahead of the curve. We know this because our graduates are currently in leading roles across many exciting sectors, both in Qatar and around the world.”