Qatar University Scholarships & Sponsorship Programs for International Students

Overview

Qatar University's Scholarships and International Admissions Section supports international applicants from around the world across undergraduate and graduate programs. Awarded scholarships can include tuition coverage, university accommodation, annual round-trip airfare and exemption from textbook fees for high-achieving international admits.

Funding

Full tuition and book fee coverage, student housing, round-trip flights, and an annual stipend (around QR 6,000/year for some scholarship categories)

Eligibility

• Open to international applicants of all nationalities
• High school certificate (or equivalent) for undergraduate applicants, generally with a high academic average
• Program-specific admission requirements apply for graduate study
• Arabic or English proficiency depending on the chosen program
• Apply through Qatar University's online admission and scholarship system during the announced application window

Application Deadline

Applications generally open around January for the Fall intake; specific deadlines vary by program level - check the QU admissions portal. Always confirm exact dates on the official site before planning your application, since deadlines shift year to year.

How to Apply

1. Submit an online graduate/undergraduate admission application through Qatar University's official admissions portal
2. Upload required documents (transcripts, certificates, English test scores, passport copy)
3. No separate scholarship application fee is charged - scholarship consideration is typically part of the admission review
4. Await the admissions committee's decision on both admission and scholarship award
5. Complete enrolment and visa formalities if selected