Non Degree Applicants

Qatar University may offer non-degree admission to a limited number of individuals who may enroll in undergraduate credit courses at QU but who are not considered pursuing an undergraduate degree program. Non-degree students may register in a maximum of 48 credit hours or 4 semesters of course work at Qatar University, whichever comes first. Non-degree students may be enrolled as either full-time or part-time students.

Non-Degree Admission Requirements

The following minimum admission requirements are necessary in order to be considered for admission to Qatar University as a Non-Degree student:

1. Have earned an undergraduate degree with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00 from a university accredited by an international accrediting association or by the Ministry of Higher Education in that country.
2. Must satisfy all QU Undergraduate admission requirements for the semester of intended admission and must submit all appropriate application materials and supporting documents to the Admissions Department by the admission deadline.

Non-Degree Students Who Want to Earn a Second Bachelor's Degree

Non-degree students may apply coursework taken in non-degree status towards a second bachelor's degree. Non-degree students may apply a maximum of 48 undergraduate credit hours earned at Qatar University in courses passed with a grade of "D" or higher toward a second bachelor's degree. All second bachelor's degree admission requirements apply.

Non-Degree Applicants Checklist

Students who are already attending another university and who wish to take courses at Qatar University are welcome to do so as a visiting student. Visiting applicants are required to submit the following:

1. Submit an Online Admissions Application with an e-payment of QR 200 (non-refundable)
2. Students have to upload passport size photograph and Photocopy of the applicant's valid Qatar ID card (Non-Qatari applicants must also upload a copy of their passport) through the online admission application by the admission deadline.
3. Students have to submit original, final, official, and certified University transcript along with copies to check if it matches the original documents, and attend in person to Qatar University before the deadline by the following timing and locations:

• Male: Male Activity Building (B02) first floor, from Sunday to Thursday, 10am to 1 pm.
• Female: Admission and Enrollment Building (C12), Ground floor, from Sunday to Thursday, 10am to 1 pm.

4. Non-Qatari applicants with Qatari parents must upload a copy of the applicant's parent Qatar ID card and a copy of the Birth certificate and Non Qatari female students married to Qatari Nationals must also upload a copy of the marriage contract and a copy of the ID card of the husband ( ! an electronic link will be sent to applicants to upload required documents for Qatari parents and Qatari Husband)
5. Due to the current circumstance, you do not have to submit the medical health certificate at this time. You will be requested to submit it at a later time.
6. International students who do not hold a valid State of Qatar residence permit (excluding GCC citizens) are not eligible for QU admission consideration. It is crucial that international student who is interested to enroll at QU to have a valid Qatari residence permit. Qatar University Scholarships and International Admissions Section  assists students to get a student visa (Qatar Residence Permit). Those interested students should Apply Online for the student visa and upload the Required Documents during the same timeline of QU admission. Applicants who fail to satisfy the requirements for a student visa will not be considered for Qatar University admission.