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    Non Degree Applicants

    Qatar University may offer non-degree admission to a limited number of individuals who may enroll in undergraduate credit courses at QU but who are not considered pursuing an undergraduate degree program. Non-degree students may register in a maximum of 48 credit hours or 4 semesters of course work at Qatar University, whichever comes first. Non-degree students may be enrolled as either full-time or part-time students.

    The following minimum admission requirements are necessary in order to be considered for admission to Qatar University as a Non-Degree student:

    1. Have earned an undergraduate degree with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00 out of 4.00 from a university accredited by an international accrediting association or by the Ministry of Higher Education in that country.
    2. Must satisfy all QU Undergraduate admission requirements for the semester of intended admission and must submit all appropriate application materials and supporting documents to the Admissions Department by the admission deadline.

    Students who are already attending another university and who wish to take courses at Qatar University are welcome to do so as a visiting student. Visiting applicants are required to submit 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. 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. Non-Qatari applicants with Qatari parents must upload a copy of the applicant's Qatari 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. 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 are 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.

    Non-degree students may apply coursework taken in non-degree status towards a second bachelor's degree. Non-degree students may apply a maximum of 48 undergraduate credit hours earned at Qatar University in courses passed with a grade of "D" or higher toward a second bachelor's degree. All second bachelor's degree admission requirements apply.