Northwestern University in Qatar was founded in 2008 by parent organization Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, in partnership with Qatar Foundation. NU-Q draws on Northwestern University’s distinguished schools of communication, journalism and liberal arts to educate students for leadership positions in the rapidly evolving global media industry. As part of its active role in the development of a 21st century knowledge-based economy in Qatar, NU-Q engages in research, thought leadership and service relevant to Qatar, the Middle East and the global community.