Visiting Students for ResearchQatar University distinguishes between visiting students who intend to register for courses at QU and those who wish to conduct research with a QU faculty member or in a research center. Visiting Students for CoursesQatar University distinguishes between visiting students who intend to register for courses at QU and those who wish to conduct research with a QU faculty member or in a research center. Study Abroad StudentsQatar University refers to Study Abroad Students as full-time, degree-seeking masters or doctoral level students in Good Academic Standing who are taking courses or conducting research at a partner university.