Oryx University

Name

Oryx University

Legal name

Oryx University

Website

https://oryx.edu.qa

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Technical Universities with Architecture, Built Environment & Design Engineering (EDAHAEAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Online International & Cross-Border Universities (Global/Transnational Providers) (EDAHALAL), Awarding Organizations & Credentialing Bodies (Certificates/Diplomas) (EDADAFAC), Credentialing, Academic Credit, Assessment & Transcript Services (EDAIAFAO)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• STEM degree programs
• Transnational education
• UK-validated degrees
• Postgraduate education

Headquarters

HQ city

Al Rayyan

HQ country

Qatar

HQ region

Middle East

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Primary revenue stream from tuition fees for undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Revenue is recurring per academic term/semester with tiered pricing based on program level. Scholarship provisions available through partnerships to subsidize costs for eligible students.
2. Application Fees: Application processing fees for admission to degree programs

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Oryx University is a private higher education institution in Qatar operating in partnership with Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) UK, delivering UK-validated undergraduate and postgraduate STEM-focused degree programmes across four academic colleges (Computing & Data Science, Business & Leadership, Engineering & Construction, Foundation Studies & Mathematics). Programmes include BSc, BEng, BA and MSc degrees in computer science, civil engineering, quantity surveying, mechanical engineering, software engineering, human resource management, cyber security, project management, investment and finance, and leadership and management practice. Students earn UK degrees and qualifications without relocating abroad.

Product overview

Oryx University is a higher education institution in Qatar offering a portfolio of undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes in partnership with Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU). The university operates four academic colleges: College of Computing & Data Science, College of Business & Leadership, College of Engineering & Construction, and College of Foundation Studies and Mathematics. Undergraduate offerings include BSc/BEng/BAs in Computer Science, Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Human Resource Management, Mechanical Engineering, and Software Engineering. Postgraduate programmes include MSc degrees in Cyber Security, Project Management, Investment and Finance, and Leadership and Management Practice. All degrees are UK-validated and awarded by LJMU, with the BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying programme holding the distinction of being the first RICS-accredited programme in Qatar. The institution transitioned from Oryx Universal College to Oryx University in 2025.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• College of Computing & Data Science: Academic college offering computing and data science programmes
• College of Business & Leadership
• College of Engineering & Construction
• College of Foundation Studies and Mathematics
• LJMU Qatar Alumni Association

Products and services

• BSc (Hons) Computer Science UK-validated undergraduate honours degree in Computer Science, delivered through the College of Computing & Data Science as part of Oryx's STEM-focused portfolio for prospective students in Qatar.
• BSc (Hons) Civil Engineering UK-validated undergraduate honours degree in Civil Engineering, delivered through the College of Engineering & Construction in partnership with LJMU.
• BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying UK-validated undergraduate honours degree in Quantity Surveying and the first programme in Qatar to receive accreditation from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), effective June 2026, providing graduates global professional recognition.
• BA (Hons) Human Resource Management UK-validated undergraduate honours degree in Human Resource Management, offered through the College of Business & Leadership at Oryx University.
• BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering UK-validated undergraduate honours degree in Mechanical Engineering, delivered in partnership with LJMU through the College of Engineering & Construction.
• BSc (Hons) Software Engineering UK-validated undergraduate honours degree in Software Engineering, offered as part of Oryx University's STEM-focused programmes.
• MSc Cyber Security UK-validated postgraduate degree in Cyber Security that prepares students for roles across interconnected communication and information systems, offered in partnership with LJMU.
• MSc Project Management Pioneering postgraduate programme in Project Management, first offered in Qatar and not available at any other higher education institution in the country, delivered in partnership with LJMU.
• MSc Investment and Finance UK-validated postgraduate degree in Investment and Finance, offered through Oryx University's LJMU partnership.
• MSc Leadership and Management Practice UK-validated postgraduate degree in Leadership and Management Practice, delivered in partnership with LJMU through the College of Business & Leadership.

Quantifiable outcome

• First institution in Qatar to receive RICS accreditation for BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying Programme

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability1 record

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core, supporting and minor.

• Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary strategic partnership for degree validation. LJMU validates all undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs offered by Oryx University, providing UK academic credentials and quality assurance. This is the core partnership enabling the institution to offer internationally recognized UK degrees in Qatar.
• Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional accreditation body providing accreditation for the BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying Programme. Oryx University is the first institution in Qatar to receive this accreditation, effective June 2026, which provides graduates with global professional recognition in quantity surveying.
• Education Above All (EAA)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership to provide scholarship opportunities for students. Education Above All collaborates with Oryx University to offer financial assistance and scholarship programs to eligible students, expanding access to higher education.
• Solutions 2 Success (S2S)supportingTechnology or IntegrationDigital transformation partner supporting technology integration and digital services for the university. S2S provides expertise in digital transformation to enhance educational delivery and administrative processes.
• Lean Construction Institute Qatar (LCI-Q)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerMemorandum of Understanding signed for collaboration in construction and quantity surveying education. Partnership supports curriculum development and professional development opportunities for students.
• Institution of Engineers India (Qatar Chapter)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU signed for engineering education collaboration and professional development. Partnership provides networking and professional development opportunities for engineering students and alumni.
• Wa'habminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNon-profit charity partnership for community engagement and charitable initiatives. Collaboration focuses on social responsibility and community outreach programs.
• Qatar Stock ExchangesupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership for workshops and educational programs related to financial markets and investment. Provides students with practical industry exposure and professional development opportunities.
• Qatar Green Building CouncilsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for sustainability education and green building initiatives. Collaboration supports curriculum development in sustainable construction and environmental responsibility.
• MicrosoftsupportingTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partnership for software and cloud services. Microsoft provides technology infrastructure and tools supporting digital learning and administrative operations.
• ZohosupportingTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partnership for business software and productivity tools. Zoho provides software solutions supporting university operations and student management.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Heriot-Watt University Dubai: UK university's Dubai campus offering UK-validated undergraduate and postgraduate programs with strong STEM and business offerings. Direct peer given shared UK transnational model and Gulf-region presence.
• Texas A&M University at Qatar: Branch campus of Texas A&M University in Education City, Doha, offering STEM degrees including engineering. Direct peer given shared engineering program offerings and Qatar market focus.
• Georgetown University in Qatar: International branch campus of a leading US university located in Education City, Doha, Qatar. Direct peer as it competes for the same pool of fee-paying students in Qatar seeking internationally accredited degrees delivered locally.
• Middlesex University Dubai: UK Middlesex University's Dubai campus offering UK-validated undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Direct peer given the same UK transnational model targeting regional students seeking UK degrees locally.
• Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar: International branch campus of Carnegie Mellon University in Education City, Doha. Direct peer offering US-validated STEM degrees in Qatar, competing head-to-head for STEM-focused students.
• Northwestern University in Qatar: Northwestern University's Qatar campus in Education City offering journalism and communication programs. Direct peer as an international branch campus competing in the same Qatari higher-education market.
• UCL Qatar (University College London in Qatar): UCL's former Qatar campus offering UK-validated postgraduate programs in cultural heritage and related fields. Direct peer as a UK university operating a transnational branch in Qatar.
• HEC Paris in Qatar: International branch of HEC Paris operating in Qatar, offering executive and postgraduate business education. Direct peer competing for the same working-professional and postgraduate market segments in Doha.
• University of Bolton — Ras Al Khaimah Campus: UK transnational university operating in the UAE offering UK-validated degrees in the Gulf. Direct peer given the same UK-branch-campus business model and similar program offerings in the Gulf region.

Broad incumbents

• University of Birmingham Dubai: Russell Group UK university's Dubai campus offering a broad portfolio of UK-validated undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Comparable as a UK transnational peer in the Gulf with stronger global brand recognition than Oryx's LJMU partnership.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Oryx_Uni
• Facebookfacebook.com/OryxUni
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/oryxuni-ljmu
• Instagraminstagram.com/oryxuni

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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