Change of Major

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Qatar University allows its undergraduate students the option to change their academic major during their period of study. A change of major may occur for a variety of reasons; you might find yourself unable to progress in your current program, or you might have simply discovered that it is not the right major for you. No matter what the reasons be, if you are interested in changing your major, but do not know where to start, use the following instructions to ensure making an informed decision:

Step 1: Explore your Major Choices

• Start by reviewing undergraduate majors offered at Qatar University.
• Review study plans of majors you consider selecting. Study plans may be available on the webpage of the department offering the program
• Consult your academic advisor for more information on your best-fit program based on your academic progress so far
• Evaluate the career opportunities of majors you are interested in by using the helpful tools offered by the Career Development Center

Step 2: Identify Application Requirements

There are two types of change of major requirements; general requirements set by the University and specific requirements set by each college individually. In order to be eligible for change of major, you are expected to satisfy both, unless otherwise stated.

General Requirements

• You may apply for change of major prior to completing any undergraduate credit hours as long as you satisfy the secondary school certificate requirements.
• You may apply for change your major given that this change should occur prior to completing 60 undergraduate earned hours.
• If you have completed a minimum of 24 undergraduate credit hours with a cumulative GPA of 2.50/4.00 or above, you may apply for change of major even if you did not satisfy its secondary school admission requirements at the time of initial admission to QU.
• If you are currently enrolled in the Foundation Program, you may apply for change of major to a program that does not require passing it as long as you meet its admission requirements.
• Students applying for change of major must adhere to the academic track of their secondary school certificate. In order to be eligible for change of major to any Science or Technology based major, students must have completed their secondary school certificate in a Science or a Technology track respectively. Consequently, students who have completed their secondary school certificate in an Arts track will be eligible for change of major to Arts and Humanities based majors only. This policy is applicable to all students admitted to Qatar University in Fall 2021 and onwards.
• Active undergraduate students who have completed their secondary school certificate in either Arts or Technology tracks may apply for a change of major to science-track majors, provided that they meet the following requirements at the time of application.
• Change of major is extremely competitive; satisfying the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.
• In all cases, the sought college must approve change of major applications, taking into consideration their transfer requirements and available capacity.

Important note: If you do not meet the requirements of your desired major, yet you plan to enroll in any available program only to work towards transferring to your desired major later on, then, please understand the risks and consequences of such action. Unofficially pursuing a study plan that is different from the program you enroll in is hardly a successful plan. You might not only miss valuable advice from academic advisors of your assigned program, or jeopardize any scholarships or sponsorships you may obtain, but also fall behind in your graduation schedule. Please plan your academic path carefully in line with policies and regulations.

Specific College Requirements

Step 3: Be Aware of the Application Period

Application period for Fall 2026

Step 4: Submit your Change of Major Application

Active Undergraduate Students

Active undergraduate students, students who withdrew from the semester as well as students who did not register in any courses for the semester may all apply for change of major through the following steps:

• To apply for change of major, you should login to Banner Self Service Portal using your QU username and password and then follow the instructions provided in the guide Change of Major Application Manual.
• Once you submit an online change of major application, you will immediately receive an automated email that confirms your successful submission and summarizes the details of your application
• Successful submission of a change of major application does not mean being accepted into the intended major. After the application period is over, all applications go through an extensive review process in order for decisions to be made

Academic/Absence Suspension Students

Students who have been placed under academic or absence suspension due to not passing the Foundation Program may contact Transfer and Admission Support Section through email at qutransfer@qu.edu.qa for more information on the appropriate process for them to apply.

Step 5: Expect a Notification of your Decision

After the application period is over, change of major applications go through an extensive process of review and evaluation. Students should expect a notification regarding their decision through email prior to the early registration period of the coming semester.

Do you still have a question?

Please have a look at our Frequently Asked Questions page and if you still cannot find an answer, feel free to contact Transfer and Admission Support Section through email at qutransfer@qu.edu.qa

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