Welcome to the Deanship of General Studies at Qatar University. We strive to prepare students for academic and professional excellence.
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Prof. Ibrahim Al-Kaabi Dean of General Studies
Programs and Center Overview
Core Curriculum Program
The Core Curriculum is a significant component of all undergraduate academic programs offered by QU. It is a set of college-level courses drawn from different disciplines. The core program has been designed to provide undergraduates with a general education; a core of general skills and knowledge that every student needs to broaden their knowledge and perceptions on life.
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Foundation Program
The Foundation Program is committed to developing students’ English language proficiency and math skills to a level that will allow them to succeed in the academic programs of Qatar University. Through innovative, research-based educational practices, the program aims to help students achieve academic readiness by fostering their intellectual curiosity. As they develop their knowledge through study skills and critical thinking, students will integrate independent and collaborative learning with the appropriate use of information technology.
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FP Courses
Honors Program
The Honors Program provides small seminar-style classes with an emphasis on active and collaborative learning; opportunities to take innovative courses combined with teaching excellence; a schedule of scholarly and social co-curricular activities; and meaningful community-engagement projects that use the students’ academic skills to drive real-life social change.
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Testing Center
Qatar University Testing Center is the largest test center in Qatar, which offers a large variety of tests to QU students and the wider community.