All graduate applicants are expected to possess minimum basic skills in order to be eligible for enrollment in their desired academic programs. In order to be considered for graduate admission to Qatar University, all applicants must demonstrate proficiency in English by achieving the minimum score on the TOEFL or equivalent test required by their intended academic program according to the following conversion table:
| TOEFL | IELTS | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper Based (pBT) | Computer Based (cBT) | Internet Based (iBT) | |
| 450 | 133 | 45 | 5 |
| 500 | 173 | 61 | 5.5 |
| 520 | 190 | 68 | 6 |
English test scores are no longer valid if older than 2 years from the start of the semester of the intended admission. Students with scores older than 2 years must re-take the required test to validate these scores.