Universities in Qatar: List of Colleges, Eligibility Criteria, Fees and admission process

Introduction: Universities in Qatar are very popular among residents and expats alike, so much so they attract foreign nationals to study in the country. Officially known as the State of Qatar, it is the small size peninsula on the northeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula and only shares its borders with the Saudi Arabia.

Well, the GDP of the Qatar is one of the largest in the world and is solely dependent on Petroleum and natural gas industries. Beside petroleum other sectors that are now growing are real estate, banking and tourism.

The education system in Qatar is now has a strong establishment, with foundation of The Supreme Education Council, the education system is now standardized and controlled by the same council.

There are many international branded universities in Qatar that offer higher education beside the Qatar University which is the oldest in the country.

Perhaps, Qatar also has some good quality medical universities which offer courses like MBBS, BDS and Pharmacy. The degrees offered are recognized worldwide, so, students need not worry about that.

 

List of Universities in Qatar

Qatari institutions
·         University of Doha for Science & Technology

·         Community College of Qatar

·         Doha Institute for Graduate Studies

·         Lusail University

·         Qatar Aeronautical College

·         Qatar University

·         Hamad bin Khalifa University

·         University Foundation College

Foreign university campuses
·         University of Aberdeen

·         University of Calgary

·         Northumbria University

·         Academic Bridge Programme

·         Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar

·         Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in Qatar

·         HEC Paris in Qatar

·         Northwestern University in Qatar

·         Stenden University Qatar

·         Syscoms Institute

·         Texas A&M University at Qatar

·         Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar

·         Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar

·         City University College

·         German University Qatar

·         University College London Qatar (UCL Qatar) [2010-2020]

·         MIE-SPPU Institute of Higher Education (Savitribai Phule Pune University’s Qatar Campus)

 

 

Universities in Qatar Admission Process

  • Complete the online application at your own pace.
  • Save your application to complete later (please note your Login ID and PIN code).
  • Upload documents in support of your application (each document at one time).
  • Deposit Application fees
  • Submit your online application.
  • Wait for selection letter.

 

 

 

Documents Required

Undergraduate Program Admissions:

  • Secondary school / High school / College transcripts
  • One personal statement and one statement of intent
  • One letter of recommendation from a teacher or school counselor from high school
  • SAT or ACT scores (some universities in Qatar require this)
  • Proof of English proficiency with either IELTS or TOEFL test score (Native English speakers are exempted from this)
  • Extracurriculars or Awards and recognitions while in high school (optional)

 

Post Graduate Program Admissions:

  • Fill and submit the application form online
  • Official university transcripts showing that they have completed the required courses and satisfied the degree requirements and CGPA of a bachelors or masters program
  • Proof of English proficiency IELTS or TOEFL scores generally required
  • Copy of their passport details
  • 2 recent passport photos showing facial profile using a white background

 

Qatar Higher Education Department Official Website

 

 

 

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