Admission Requirements

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Please note that the procedure of selecting candidates is on a competitive basis.

All students who want to study in graduate studies programs at Qatar University are requested to prepare all required documents to complete admission procedures:

• providing a minimum cumulative rate
• all official standard tests results

All applicants must have a valid Qatari ID card in the State of Qatar as follows:

• International Students: The international student must complete the online International Student Visa application and the required documents during the same application period for admission to Qatar University. A student who does not meet the requirements for applying for a student visa will not be considered.
• GCC Students: The GCC student himself/herself must obtain a Qatari ID card through the official authorities in the State of Qatar. The student's admission application will not be considered unless he/she obtains a Qatari ID card.

Admission Requirements

Qatar University takes into consideration applicants who satisfy the admission requirements as specified by each program listed below:

For PhD Degree Applicants

• A Master’s degree or higher received with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0.
• Standardized test scores (e.g. GRE, GMAT) are required for all PhD programs offered in English.
• Applicants who have completed a professional master with a GPA of 3.0 or higher must satisfy additional college/program specific admission requirements.

For Master's Degree Applicants

• A Bachelor’s degree or higher received with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.8.
• Students must satisfy additional college/program specific admission requirements.

For Professional Master's Degree and PharmD Degree Applicants

• A Bachelor’s degree or higher received with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.8.
• Students must register for a minimum of two regular courses in the field of study in the first semester.
• Students must attain a GPA of 3.0 or higher in the first semester. If a student fails to attain 3.0 or higher in the first semester, the student will automatically be dismissed from the program.
• Students must satisfy additional college/program specific admission requirements.

For Diploma Degree Applicants

• A Bachelor’s degree or higher received with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0.

Application Categories

Applicants are offered admission to Qatar University in one of the following categories:

General Admission

Prospective graduate students must satisfy all QU admission requirements for the semester of intended admission and submit all appropriate application materials and supporting documents to the Admissions Department by the admission deadline. General admission takes place during the fall semester (and spring semester for certain programs). Applicants are required to submit the following:

• Complete Online Admissions Application
• Graduation Statement
• Final and official university transcript satisfying the degree and cumulative GPA requirements of the intended program
• Satisfy QU’s English Proficiency requirement (and submit evidence to the Admissions Department) Health Certificate
• Photocopy of the applicant’s Qatar ID card
• Non-Qatari applicants must also provide a copy of their passport
• Two recent, identical passport-size photographs with white background
• There are additional requirements for each program please read them carefully through the link Programs Requirements and Required documents | Qatar University

First Year admits are not eligible to receive transfer credit consideration for coursework completed prior to their graduate admission to QU.

Transfer Students

• Graduate coursework earned from an accredited university or an institution similarly recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education in that country may be considered for transfer credit according to QU’s transfer credit rules and regulations.
• Transfer applicants must submit Graduation Statement
• Transfer applicants must submit an official transcript, as well as a catalog course description or course syllabus for all courses for which transfer credit is being sought.
• Grades earned in courses accepted for transfer will not be calculated as part of the GPA at Qatar University. However, the credits earned will count toward the total number required for graduation.
• A maximum of 9 credit hours with a minimum grade of ‘B’ may be considered for transfer credit evaluation. As some colleges accept fewer transfer credit hours, students are advised to consult the respective program's director to determine the maximum number of credit hours and the specific courses that may be transferred to a particular degree program.
• Credit hours earned earlier than five years from the date of admission to QU cannot be transferred.
• There are additional requirements for each program please read them carefully through the link Programs Requirements and Required documents | Qatar University

Non-Degree Students

• Qatar University allows non-degree admission to a limited number of individuals who may enrol in graduate credit courses at QU, but who are not considered as pursuing a graduate degree program provided that they satisfy QU’s graduate admission requirements.
• Non-Degree Students must submit Graduation Statement
• Credit earned by non-degree students may not be used towards a graduate degree at Qatar University.
• Non-degree students may register for a maximum of 12 credit hours or 2 semesters of course work at QU, whichever comes first.
• Non-degree students are held to the same academic and Student Code of Conduct standards as all other Qatar University degree-seeking students.
• All QU coursework taken by a non-degree student will remain on the academic record.
• If a non-degree student is dismissed from Qatar University, the dismissal is permanent and the student is not eligible to return at any point in the future.
• Non-degree students are eligible to seek regular admission to a graduate program provided they meet program requirements and submit all application materials by the admission deadline.
• There are additional requirements for each program please read them carefully through the link Programs Requirements and Required documents | Qatar University

Visiting Students

• Students who are currently matriculated in a graduate program offered at another university and who have a minimum GPA of 3.0 may be considered for admission as visiting students.
• Students who have been admitted to a graduate program offered at another university but who have not started their coursework may be considered for admission as visiting students.
• Applicants seeking visiting admission are not required to go through Qatar University’s regular admission process. Instead, students are required to submit proof of their acceptance to an accredited institution of higher education two weeks prior to the start of the semester.
• Visiting students are eligible to seek regular admission to a graduate program at Qatar University provided they meet the intended Program requirements.

Important Notes

• All applicants can apply for two programs maximum per semester and will be accepted in one program only.
• Qatar University faculty members are not allowed to apply to graduate programs in their department that they belong to.
• Applicants admitted to a graduate program in a field different from that of their previously earned degree may be required to successfully complete bridging courses.
• A graduate student who is academically dismissed from Qatar University and not eligible for readmission to their existing program may apply for admission to a different graduate program.

Important notes for international/GCC students:

• It is necessary for an international/GCC student who wants to study in the university to obtain a residence ID card in the State of Qatar.
• The Scholarships and International Students Section at Qatar University assists international students to obtain a student visa on the university's sponsorship (residence permit in Qatar). International students wishing to obtain a student visa sponsored by the university must fill out, complete the online application for the new international student visa, and upload the required documents during the same application period for admission to Qatar University.
• The Gulf student who is initially admitted to the university can obtain the initial acceptance letter from the Graduate Admission Section to complete the procedures for obtaining the Qatari ID card, provided that he/she submits a copy of the Qatari ID card before the date of the final admission announcement.

In all cases, the application for admission for a student who does not meet the application requirements of obtaining a residence permit/Qatari ID card will not be considered.