Brief Description:
Qatar University is offering graduate program scholarships to international applicants for the autumn 2022 semester to assist them in pursuing their studies at Qatar University. These scholarships are given to high-achieving students from outside Qatar, including Afghanistan, who wish to study at Qatar University and experience the university’s distinctive and academically rich atmosphere. As a result, if you are an eligible candidate interested in learning more about QU education, you may apply for this scholarship.
Scholarship Details:
Opportunity Type: Self-funded
Language Requirement: TOFEL, IELTS
Language of Instruction: English, Arabic
Application deadline: 31 January 2022
Open online admission application: 01 November 2021
Level of study:
· Master’s Degree
Fields study:
Qatar University’s ten colleges offer a diverse range of studies. More information on the study programs can be found HERE.
Learn about the University’s tuition prices for various degree levels.
Benefits of Scholarship:
· annual round trip airfare
· Textbooks fees
· Accommodation cost
· Yearly airfare ticket
Eligibility:
Admission to graduate degree programs at QU is highly competitive; therefore, applicants who meet the following criteria are eligible to apply:
· For Master’s Degree:
· Have obtained a Bachelor or graduate degree (with a GPA of at least 2.8) from a recognized higher education institution or recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education of the applicant’s living country and that of the State of Qatar.
· Meet college-specific program requirements.
For professional master degree or PharmD degree:
· A Bachelor’s degree or higher with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.8.
· Candidates must register for a minimum of two regular courses in the chosen field in the first semester.
· Students must score a GPA of 3.0 or higher in the first semester. If a student fails to attain 3.0 or higher, the student will automatically be expelled from the program.
· Students must satisfy additional college/program-specific admission requirements.
Language Requirement:
Applicants are required to show their English proficiency as part of the admission process by satisfying either of the following:
· Obtained a previous degree from an institution of higher education in a program where English was the medium of instruction.
· Have taken a TOEFL exam, or its equivalent, within the last two years; however, International students (students from outside Qatar) are urged to submit only IELTS (Academic Version) test score upon the request of the intended academic program department.
Evaluation criteria
· Students get admission to a graduate program at QU according to the strength of the applicant pool and the available capacity in each graduate program noting that only a minimum GPA is not the evaluation criteria.
Complete application steps:
· Online Application Process
· Paying Application Fee (QR 380)
· Submitting Required Documents
· Checking Admission Application Status
· Receiving Admission Letter
Required document:
· Complete Online Admission Application
· Official university transcript (in English or Arabic or a translation in these two) verifying the degree completion and cumulative GPA requirements of the intended program
· Evidence of QU’s English Proficiency requirements (submitted to the Admissions Department)
· Health Certificate issued in Qatar (from the Medical Commission or a private hospital)
· A copy of the applicants’ passport
· Two recent, identical passport-size photos with white background
Admission Timelines for all graduate programs (ُFall 2022 Semester)
· 01 November 2021: Application closing date
· 31 January 2022: Deadline for successful and Visiting and Non-Degree applicants to submit all required documents including official transcripts and test scores to Admission Department
· 23 June 2022: Admissions Decisions announcement for all categories (available on applicants’ admission status account)
· 24 July 2022: Classes commence, start of application for Defer Request
· 27 July 2022: The final day of the add/drop period for all students
· 28 July 2022: The final day of defers admission.
Note: All applicants must provide the necessary admission documents according to the above deadline.
· Should you have further inquiries, contact the graduate admission office via.
· For more details of this prestigious scholarship, you may refer to Qatar University’s Website.
· or contact Graduate@qu.edu.qa.
How to Apply?
· International students should apply online completing all the required application documents and steps.
Deadline: January 31, 2022
