Founded in 2008, Northwestern 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, Northwestern University in Qatar (NU-Q) is a coeducational Qatari higher education institution. Northwestern University in Qatar (NU-Q) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. NU-Q also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.