2022 to foster research amongst its faculty, students, and alumni. It is the first institute in Qatar and the Southwest Asia and North Africa (SWANA) region dedicated to advancing discourse across creative domains.
The university participated in London Design Biennale 2025 through its '‘Matter Diplopia - ازدواجية المواد’ pavillion that explored materiality, cultural constructs and societal impact in Qatar.
== Partnerships ==
VCUarts Qatar has partnerships and collaborations with industry and government organization across various sectors. These partners include Doha Design District, Arab Engineering Bureau, and Qatar Museums.
== Facilities ==
In 2010, a major expansion project allowed VCUarts Qatar to more than double its facilities, integrating its undergraduate and graduate programs under one roof. The expansion also extended the technical spaces to include a media lab, digital fabrication lab, printmaking studios, a photography studio, an expanded library and the region's first materials library.
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