Second Degree Applicants

Students who have previously earned a bachelor's degree and who wish to pursue further undergraduate work in a different major may apply for admission to a second bachelor's degree.

Second Degree Admission Requirements

The following minimum admission requirements must be met in order to be considered for admission to Qatar University as a Second 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. Met Qatar University's English competency requirements by satisfying either of the following:
   
   • Submit official English test score reports taken within the last two years.
   • Earned a previous undergraduate degree from an institution of higher education in a program where English was the primary medium of instruction. Official statement proving this must be submitted at the time of application in order for exemption to be considered.

     Applicants who do not satisfy these competency requirements are not eligible for Foundation Program admission.

3. Met Qatar University's Mathematics competency requirements. Applicants who do not satisfy these competency requirements are not eligible for Foundation Program admission.
4. Pursue a different major than was earned in the first bachelor's degree. 
5. 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 International Student 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.

The Qatar University cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) and earned credit hours will be assessed continuously through the student's period of study at the Undergraduate level. Qatar University will assess appropriate tuition and associated fees for all students taking any coursework after the completion of the first degree.

Second Degree Applicants Checklist

Important Notes:

• 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. 

• For students from international Schools, foreign Schools, or privet high schools, they have to submit Official, final, and certified high school certificate 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.
• For students from Qatari Government and independent schools, they don’t have to submit their high school transcript, QU will receive their results from the Ministry of Education and Higher Education.

• 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.

All applicants who are not considered pursuing an undergraduate degree may apply for Second Degree admission to Qatar University by submitting the following:

1. Complete Online Admissions Application with an e-payment of QR 200
2. Final, official and certified university transcript
3. Health Certificate issued inside Qatar (International students please refer to International Students Website)
4. Photocopy of the applicant's Qatar ID card.
5. Non-Qatari applicants must also provide a copy of their passport; international students please refer to International Students website.
6. Non-Qatari applicants with Qatari parents must also provide a photocopy of the applicant's parent Qatar ID card and Birth certificate and Non Qatari female students married to Qatari Nationals must also provide the marriage contract and a copy of the ID card of the husband.
7. Two (2) recent identical passport size photographs (size 4 x 6 cm) with white background
8. Official test score reports for applicants to Colleges that require Foundation Program ( if available) to be submitted to the Foundation Program Testing Center in order to be exempted from the Foundation Program.
9. 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 International Student 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.

( Due to the current circumstances of the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak and as part of the precautionary measures followed by the state of Qatar to prevent the spread of the (COVID-19), Qatar University apologize to accept any new international students for admission in spring 2021 semester. International students can apply in the future for the coming semesters ).