More than 500 engineering students enrolled this fall at Texas A&M at Qatar
Published Oct 17, 2024More than 500 engineering students — including 314 Qataris — are enrolled at Texas A&M at Qatar, according to official enrollment data for the fall semester, with approximately 140 engineers on track to graduate in the 2024–2025 academic year.
Despite not having an incoming freshman class in fall 2024, Qatar Foundation partner university Texas A&M University at Qatar continues to have an active and thriving student body who will be the next generation of engineering leaders in Qatar.
Just a few years ago, in fall 2018, Texas A&M at Qatar’s total undergraduate enrollment was 460 students, including a new incoming cohort. This fall, 492 students are pursuing undergraduate degrees at Texas A&M at Qatar. Of these 492 students, 62 percent are Qatari and 47 percent are female, reflecting the university's ongoing commitment to cultivating a new generation of innovators who will lead Qatar’s growth and development. Students from more than 30 countries are represented at Texas A&M at Qatar.
In addition to undergraduates, 32 students are enrolled in the graduate program in chemical engineering, with women making up 62.5 percent of the cohort.
The undergraduate students are pursuing Bachelor of Science degrees in chemical engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering and petroleum engineering. In addition to engineering courses, the students will take courses in in science, mathematics, liberal arts and the humanities. Texas A&M at Qatar students are also given the opportunity to cross-register for various courses at other Qatar Foundation partner universities within Education City.
Texas A&M University’s chemical, electrical, mechanical and petroleum engineering programs are among the top 12 public institutions in the U.S. with the No. 1 petroleum engineering program. Through its campus in Qatar, Texas A&M has awarded a total of 1,656 degrees, with 43.5 percent awarded to Qatari graduates and 44 percent to female graduates thus far.
Mathayel Alkubaisi, an electrical engineering sophomore, emphasized the transformative experience at Texas A&M University at Qatar, and said, “At Texas A&M University at Qatar, students receive far more than an engineering education—they gain access to a world of opportunities that nurture both their personal and professional growth.”
Alkubaisi continued, “The university offers a dynamic environment where academic excellence meets real-world experiences, including hands-on research, internships, and academic competitions. In addition, students are encouraged to participate in cultural events, sports, and leadership development initiatives, helping them become well-rounded individuals. Beyond technical expertise, they acquire critical skills such as communication, negotiation, and leadership—tools that are essential for success in today’s globalized world. Texas A&M Qatar is not only preparing future engineers but shaping the next generation of leaders and innovators, ready to leave a lasting impact on society.”
Students and graduates of Texas A&M University are called “Aggies,” and that tradition continues at Texas A&M’s branch campus in Doha. The students will also become part of the global Aggie Network, which now comprises more than 527,000 Texas A&M graduates worldwide.
Dr. César Octavio Malavé, dean of Texas A&M at Qatar, said, “We are proud to prepare engineers who are not just technically proficient, but who also embody the values that define us as Aggies: Excellence, Integrity, Leadership, Loyalty, Respect and Selfless Service. Our graduates will be at the forefront of developing innovative and sustainable solutions to critical issues faced by Qatar, the region and the world.”
The branch campus will close in 2028, after more than 25 years of educating Aggie engineers in Doha.