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Qatar top donor to US colleges

Qatar has donated $6.3 billion to US colleges since 1986, becoming the largest foreign donor.

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Qatar has become the largest overall donor to U.S. colleges and universities since 1986, contributing $6.3 billion as of late 2025. Over $2 billion of that amount was sent to the U.S. between 2021 and 2024 alone, making Qatar the top foreign funder of American higher education. The donations span numerous institutions and have drawn attention to the influence of foreign funding on U.S. academia.
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