Qatar University International Students Scholarship
Last verified 7 September 2026 by the Scholarships for Africans editorial team
Tuition and textbooks; QAR 500 monthly; housing, campus transport, annual return airfare and residence permit.
- Provider
- Qatar University
- Host country
- Qatar
- Deadline
- Fall 2026 international scholarship applications closed 25 March 2026.
- Region
- Middle East
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Eligibility & requirements at a glance
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- Who can apply
- International undergraduate applicants from outside Qatar; African nationalities included. International application track for students applying from outside Qatar. Minimum 95% secondary average and final admission. Transfers, visiting/non-degree students and second bachelor's applicants excluded. Renewal: 3.0/4.0 GPA and 12 credits per semester.
- Funding
- Fully Funded
- Study level
- undergraduate
- Deadline
- Fall 2026 international scholarship applications closed 25 March 2026.
Key eligibility criteria
- International undergraduate applicants from outside Qatar; African nationalities included.
- International application track for students applying from outside Qatar.
- Minimum 95% secondary average and final admission. Transfers, visiting/non-degree students and second bachelor's applicants excluded. Renewal: 3.0/4.0 GPA and 12 credits per semester.
Recorded funding information
- Fully Funded
About the Qatar University International Students Scholarship (2026)
Funding information
The funding information below is recorded in this listing; it does not establish additional covered components. Check amounts, caps, exclusions and conditions on the official source.
- Fully Funded
Qatar University International Students Scholarship eligibility
Always cross-check eligibility against the sponsor's official site before applying — sponsor rules can change between intakes.
- International undergraduate applicants from outside Qatar; African nationalities included.
- International application track for students applying from outside Qatar.
- Minimum 95% secondary average and final admission. Transfers, visiting/non-degree students and second bachelor's applicants excluded. Renewal: 3.0/4.0 GPA and 12 credits per semester.
Qatar University International Students Scholarship document information
No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the materials the provider requests.
How to apply for the Qatar University International Students Scholarship 2026
Follow the provider's stated process. The checks below are guidance, not additional application requirements. Any original editorial instructions remain in the description above.
- 1Check the provider's process
Consult https://www.qu.edu.qa/en-us/students/admission/scholarships/Pages/types.aspx to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there.
- 2Check eligibility and any requested materials
Listed eligibility: International undergraduate applicants from outside Qatar; African nationalities included. International application track for students applying from outside Qatar. Minimum 95% secondary average and final admission. Transfers, visiting/non-degree students and second bachelor's applicants excluded. Renewal: 3.0/4.0 GPA and 12 credits per semester.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist.
- 3Check dates and next steps
Listed deadline information: Fall 2026 international scholarship applications closed 25 March 2026.. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.
Qatar University International Students Scholarship deadline & application timeline
Provider deadline information: Fall 2026 international scholarship applications closed 25 March 2026.. This text cannot be safely converted to a countdown; check the official source for its meaning. The earlier milestones are optional planning suggestions only.
- Planning suggestion: 12 months out
Check the current call and decide whether this opportunity fits your plans.
- Planning suggestion: 6 months out
If the provider requires tests or documents that take time, plan for them using its published instructions.
- Planning suggestion: 3 months out
If an application is required, review the provider's process and prepare only the materials it requests.
- Planning suggestion: 1 month out
If submission is required, allow time to check your materials and any stated cutoff.
- Provider deadlineFall 2026 international scholarship applications closed 25 March 2026.
Provider deadline information: Fall 2026 international scholarship applications closed 25 March 2026.. Confirm the current instructions and any cutoff or time zone on the official source; no additional time is assumed here.
Ready to apply?
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Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for the Qatar University International Students Scholarship?+
International undergraduate applicants from outside Qatar; African nationalities included. International application track for students applying from outside Qatar. Minimum 95% secondary average and final admission. Transfers, visiting/non-degree students and second bachelor's applicants excluded. Renewal: 3.0/4.0 GPA and 12 credits per semester.
What funding does the Qatar University International Students Scholarship offer?+
Listed funding: Fully Funded. Confirm amounts, exclusions and conditions on the official source. This label does not establish any additional benefit components.
When is the application deadline?+
Provider deadline information: Fall 2026 international scholarship applications closed 25 March 2026.. Confirm the current cutoff and any time zone on the official source; no additional cutoff or late-submission policy is assumed here.
What documents do I need to apply?+
No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the documents requested by the provider; requirements may differ from admission requirements.
How do I check the application process?+
Consult https://www.qu.edu.qa/en-us/students/admission/scholarships/Pages/types.aspx to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: International undergraduate applicants from outside Qatar; African nationalities included. International application track for students applying from outside Qatar. Minimum 95% secondary average and final admission. Transfers, visiting/non-degree students and second bachelor's applicants excluded. Renewal: 3.0/4.0 GPA and 12 credits per semester.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: Fall 2026 international scholarship applications closed 25 March 2026.. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.
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