The decision-making process of Qatari undergraduate students when choosing a university is not well understood. This chapter addresses the existing research gap by synthesising findings from two distinct qualitative inquiries in 2019 and 2023. These investigations aimed to reveal the determinants that impact students’ decision-making processes. The study looked at students from both a local university and multiple international branch campuses. The results found significant similarities but also major differences between the two types of institutions. These findings have implications for policymakers, administrators, faculty, researchers, and students in the Arab world, particularly within the Gulf region and specifically Qatar.