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. Applicants applying to a college that requires passing the Foundation Program must satisfy the following:
   • Meet Qatar University's English competency requirements by satisfying either one 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 language of instruction. Official statement proving this must be submitted at the time of application in order for exemption to be considered.
   • Meet Qatar University's Mathematics competency requirements.

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

3. Pursue a different major than was earned in the first bachelor's degree.
4. 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 Scholarships and International Admissions 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

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

1. Submit an Online Admissions Application with an e-payment of QR 200 (non-refundable)
2. 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.
3. University transcript:
• For Qatar University graduates, they do not have to submit their University transcript.
• For Students from other universities: Students have to submit original, final, official, and certified University transcript along with copies to check if it matches the original documents, and attend in person to Qatar University before the deadline by the following timing and locations:
• Male: Student Affairs Building (I11) - First Floor, hall number C204, from Sunday to Thursday, 9 am to 12 pm.
• Female: Student Affairs Building (I11) - First Floor, hall number C250, from Sunday to Thursday, 9 am to 12 pm.
4. Applicants of a Qatari parents must upload a copy of the applicant's parent Qatar ID card and a copy of the Birth certificate and Non Qatari female students married to a Qatari husband must also upload a copy of the marriage contract and a copy of the ID card of the husband (An electronic link will be sent to applicants to upload required documents for Qatari parents and Qatari Husband)
5. Students have to submit Health Certificate issued inside Qatar (with a validity period that must not exceed six months from the date of examination)
• Students who have undergone a medical examination in any of the health centers operated by the Primary Health Care Corporation or the Medical Commission are not required to submit their medical examination results. QU will receive these results from the Ministry of Public Health directly.
• Students who have undergone a medical examination in any private health care center located in Qatar, kindly contact Admission Section.  
• For International students please refer to International Students Website.
6. Official test score reports for applicants to Colleges that require Foundation Program (if available) to be submitted to the Qatar University Testing Center in order to be exempted from the Foundation Program.
7. 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 Scholarships and International Admissions 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.