Qatar University has opened applications for international students worldwide to pursue Master’s and Doctoral programs in Qatar.
The Qatar University Graduate Scholarships provide a fully funded opportunity, covering full tuition, living stipends, accommodation, air travel, visa fees, and research-related costs for selected candidates.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: Qatar
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships | PhD Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | Living Stipends | Accommodation | Air Travel + Visa Fees
- Deadline: February 25, 2026
Scholarship Details
The Qatar University Graduate Scholarships offer comprehensive, fully funded support for highly motivated students seeking advanced academic training at the Master’s or PhD level. With internationally recognized programs taught entirely in English and access to world-class research facilities, Qatar University provides an enriching academic environment for both local and international scholars.
The university emphasizes research excellence, innovation, and personal development, ensuring that graduate students receive high-level mentorship, exposure to real-world academic inquiry, and the opportunity to contribute to impactful research in their chosen fields. This scholarship aims to empower students to reach their highest academic and professional potential while studying in one of the Gulf’s most dynamic education hubs.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the 2026 Qatar University Graduate Scholarships, candidates must meet the following requirements:
- Master’s Applicants:
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree or higher with a minimum GPA of 2.8
- Meet any additional college/program-specific admission requirements
- PhD Applicants:
- Hold a Master’s degree or higher with a minimum GPA of 3.0
- Provide standardized test scores (GRE, GMAT) for English-taught PhD programs
- Applicants with professional Master’s degrees (GPA 3.0+) must still meet department-specific requirements
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants will receive:
- Full tuition fee exemption
- Exemption from textbook fees
- Monthly living stipend
- Student housing (two students per room) with transportation to/from campus
- Annual round-trip airfare ticket
- Residence permit under QU sponsorship
- Note: The scholarship must be used in the awarded semester. Failure to pass the first semester results in termination.
Required Documents
Applicants must prepare the following:
- Application Form
- High school transcripts
- Two recommendation letters
- Passport photo page
- English proficiency certificate (TOEFL/IELTS) — optional
- Standardized test scores (PhD applicants only)
How to Apply
All graduate applicants are required to apply through the Qatar University online admission portal. Follow the steps below:
- Submit your online admission application
- Receive an acknowledgment letter confirming receipt
- Application review and interview
- Submit all official documents
- Receive the official admission decision
Interested and qualified applicants should click the button below to begin their application.
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