Student Housing
We’re providing the students of Qatar Foundation’s higher education institutions with a couple of accommodation options to help them make the most of their time at the foundation.
Introduction
01Staying on campus means living in our modern residential halls that are purposefully built to cultivate a supportive living environment designed to satisfy your needs and those of our environment as well.
Student Housing
02We try to make sure that our students remain focused on fulfilling their true potential inside and outside the classroom. That’s why we’ve built student housing that’s designed with your comfort in mind. With housing that is accessible, sustainable, and affordable, there are plenty of reasons to consider living in Education City. Prospective and current students can start the application process by contacting their university’s Student Affairs department.
Live independently in shared spaces
Our student housing offers four different types of units, with single and double occupancy options. These units are also designed to be in close proximity to communal spaces such as study areas, TV lounges, prayer rooms, and laundry facilities.
Available units at both our residential complexes include:
- Residence Hall Room – single or double/shared occupancy.
- One-bedroom apartment, with a kitchenette and a lounge.
- Two-bedroom apartment, with a shared kitchenette and lounge.
- Studio apartment (single or double/shared occupancy): one main room consisting of a bedroom, a kitchenette, and a lounge.
All units are fully furnished, including bedding, Internet access, a television, an electronic whiteboard, and modular furniture that lets students personalize their space.
Experience sustainable comfort
Our residential halls are designed to Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum Level standards and have the distinction of being the largest collection of LEED-certified student housing facilities in the world. About 15 percent of the power used in the residences is collected from renewable energy sources such as wind turbines, solar panels, and water-powered fixtures located within the facility.
Each complex is technically savvy and offers on-site IT support, in-complex phone service, and electronically controlled temperature and lighting systems. In addition, the complex offers extensive gardens, courtyards, walking paths, and outdoor activity spaces.
Exploring and getting around Education City
Education City spans a large area, with something going on in every corner. Here you can walk, bike, take the bus or tram, rent a scooter, and enter through both car and metro. You can get to your destination in no time – and enjoy the journey along the way.
Metro
You can reach Education City through the Green Line at the following metro stations:
- Al Shaqab Metro Station
- Qatar National Library Metro Station
- Education City Metro Station
Tram
The Education City Tram is a pioneering transport system using sustainable technologies to connect you to places all around Education City completely free of charge.
E-Bikes and E-Scooters
There are both E-Bikes and E-Scooters all around campus accessible via mobile applications.
To learn more about our different transportation options and places to discover, visit the EC website here.
Thrive in a multi-cultural, multi-lingual community
Our residential villages host students from all universities in Education City, serving as an additional space for them to interact with each other. By living in student housing, you have the opportunity to involve yourself in the residential community and, through residence life programs, learn about leadership development, cultural competence, sustainable living practices, and Qatari values and traditions.
Both residential villages also include communal majlises, which include a reception area, a computer lab, prayer rooms, study spaces, a dining court, and a coffee house. These spaces allow you to interact, work, or dine-in, not only with fellow residents, but also with non-resident students and visitors.