Established in 1998, Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts 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, Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts in Qatar (VCUarts Qatar) is a coeducational Qatari higher education institution. Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts in Qatar (VCUarts Qatar) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. VCUarts Qatar also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.