Founded in 2004, Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar is a private higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Doha (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Ad-Dawhah. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education Qatar, Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q) is a very small coeducational Qatari higher education institution. Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. CMU-Q also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.