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Qatar is the top foreign donor to U.S. colleges, giving $6.6 billion, according to a new federal portal.
Qatar is the top foreign donor to U.S. colleges, providing $6.6 billion in funding, according to a new U.S. Department of Education portal launched January 2, 2026.
The data, mandated by Section 117 of the Higher Education Act, reveals total foreign funding for U.S. institutions reached $62.4 billion across 527 schools, with Germany, China, Saudi Arabia, England, and Canada also major contributors.
Cornell University received the most from Qatar—$2.3 billion—primarily for its medical school in Doha.
While officials deny foreign influence on academics, lawmakers and experts have raised concerns about national security, academic independence, and potential ties to terrorist organizations.
The portal aims to increase transparency following criticism that enforcement of disclosure rules had been weak.
Qatar es el principal donante extranjero a las universidades estadounidenses, donando $6.6 mil millones, según un nuevo portal federal.