Qatar University has open applications for international students from all over the world to pursue Masters and Doctoral programs in Qatar.

The Qatar University Graduate Scholarships offer fully-funded awards that include tuition waiver, living stipends, travel and flight costs, accommodation, and the cost of research.

Master’s 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.

PhD 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.

Duration and Reward

  • Exemption from tuition fees
  • Exemption from textbook fees
  • Monthly living salary
  • Student housing (two students per room) including transportation to/from campus.
  • Annual round trip air fare ticket
  • Residence permit under QU sponsorship
  • The scholarship should be utilized starting from the semester in which the scholarship was awarded. If the student does not pass his/her first semester, the scholarship will be terminated and the student will be informed by QU email.

Required Documents

To apply, candidates must be ready to submit the following documents;

  • Application Form 
  • High school transcripts
  • Two Recommendation Letters.
  • Passport Photo Page
  • English proficiency certificate – TOEFL or IELTS (optional).
  • Standardized test scores (for PhD applicants).

More details about required documents can be found HERE

Method of Application

  • Step 1: Submit your Online Admission Application
  • Step 2: Receive a letter of acknowledgment to confirm the receipt of your application.
  • Step 3: Application Review and Interview
  • Step 4: Submit all official documents
  • Step 5: Applicants receive an official letter with the admissions decision. 

Click Here to Apply

Application Deadline: February 25, 2026.