At a glance

Vision

VCUarts Qatar strives to contribute to the vitality of human, social, economic and environmental development in Qatar and the region through creative innovation, expression and collaboration.

Mission

VCUarts Qatar cultivates a dynamic intercultural environment of diverse research, learning and community engagement that propels the holistic development of exemplary artists, designers and scholars to build vibrant communities and diversified economies.

Values

VCUarts Qatar values collaboration, experimentation, innovation, relevancy and diversity.

DNA

VCUarts Qatar is creative, critical, dynamic, curious and original.

Accreditation

Virginia Commonwealth University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral degrees. Virginia Commonwealth University also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Virginia Commonwealth University may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org). 

Specialized accreditation
National Association of Schools of Art and Design
Council for Interior Design Accreditation

Numbers

294 Students representing 33 nationalities
1017 Alumni representing 60 nationalities
60 Faculty representing 15 nationalities
99 Staff representing 28 nationalities