Qatar University Scholarship 2027 | Application Process

February 26, 2026February 18, 2026 by Muhammad Faizan

The Qatar University Scholarship is an excellent opportunity for international students who wish to study in Qatar. This fully funded scholarship is available for undergraduate programmes. The Qatar University Scholarship 2027 covers full tuition fees, provision of university accommodation, an annual round-trip airfare ticket, and textbook fees. In this article, we provide a complete guide to the Qatar University Scholarship, including scholarship benefits, eligibility requirements, required documents, application deadlines, and a detailed step-by-step application process.

Qatar University supports a wide variety of scholarship recipients each academic year to attract highly qualified students. The academic scholarships are awarded based on academic merit and scholarly achievement.

Qatar University offers many types of scholarships annually to attract qualified students, provided that they meet the requirements of each scholarship and submit the required documents.

Qatar University Scholarship Highlights

Degree Programme	Undergraduate
Scholarship Provider	Qatar University
Study Destination	Qatar
Fields of Study	All degree programmes are available
Programme Duration	4 years
Funding	Fully Funded

Qatar University Scholarship Benefits

The Qatar University Scholarship will provide the recipients with the following benefits:

External Scholarships:

Students will be sponsored by Qatar University, and these scholarships include exemption from course tuition fees, provision of university accommodation, an annual round-trip airfare ticket and exemption from textbook fees.

Internal scholarships:

This scholarship includes exemption only from tuition fees and book fees.

H.H. the Emir of Qatar’s Scholarships for Academic Excellence:

These scholarships include exemption from tuition fees and book fees.

Outstanding Performance Scholarship:

These scholarships include exemption from tuition fees only.

Eligibility Requirements for the Qatar University Scholarship 2027

The following are the minimum eligibility requirements for the Qatar University Scholarship:

English is the required language.
Students from all countries are eligible to apply.

Internal scholarships:

Applicants must meet the admission requirements for the college and the major to which they applied. In addition to submitting the final, official high school transcript for newly admitted applicants.
The scholarship must be benefited from in the same semester of the year in which the scholarship was awarded (mainly, registering for and passing classes); otherwise, the scholarship will be cancelled in that term, and the student will be informed by QU email.

External Scholarships:

Applicants must meet the admission requirements for the college and the major to which they applied. In addition to submitting the final, official high school transcript for newly admitted applicants.
The scholarship must be benefited from in the same semester of the year in which the scholarship was awarded (mainly, registering for and passing classes); otherwise, the scholarship will be cancelled in that term, and the student will be informed by QU email.

H.H. the Emir of Qatar’s Scholarships for Academic Excellence:

Hold a Qatari Secondary Education Certificate.
A minimum average of 95% in the secondary school certificate.
The applicant should be a secondary school graduate in the same year in which the scholarship application is made.
These scholarship awards are only made in the fall semester.
The scholarship must be benefited from in the first semester of the year in which the scholarship was awarded (mainly, registering for and passing classes); otherwise, the scholarship will be cancelled in that term, and the student will be informed by QU email.

Outstanding Performance Scholarship:

Must be enrolled at Qatar University.
Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.50 out of 4.00.
Must have completed at least 30 credit hours in QU.
Students with the highest cumulative GPA will be selected.

Step-by-Step Application Process for the Qatar University Scholarship 2027

The following simple and easy application process will help you to apply for this scholarship:

Step 1: New students can apply for a scholarship through the Admission Application System.

Step 2: When creating the new user account at the admission application, you will use the login ID and PIN to log in to the system in order to apply for the admission and scholarship application.

Note: For more information about the application process, click here.

Qatar University Scholarship Application Deadline

The application deadline for the Qatar University Scholarship 2027 is in October 2026. Click here for more details about the deadlines.

For further information about the Qatar University Scholarship and the application process, please visit the official websites:

Official Website

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to reapply for the Qatar University scholarship every semester?

Usually no. Once you are awarded, you keep it as long as you follow the scholarship continuity rules (continuous registration in Fall and Spring, credit-hour and GPA requirements, and staying within the maximum duration). If you do not benefit from the scholarship in the semester it is awarded (by registering and passing courses), it can be cancelled for that term.

Does the scholarship cover the summer term?

Yes. Qatar University confirms the scholarship covers summer courses. However, scholarship course coverage is counted mainly for Fall and Spring (summer is handled differently in the scholarship accounting).

If I drop a course after the Add/Drop period, will the scholarship pay the penalty fees?

No. Qatar University states the student is responsible to pay any financial penalties or fines when withdrawing from classes or terms, and those penalties are not covered by the scholarship.

If I change my major after getting the scholarship, do I lose the scholarship or need to apply again?

You typically do not need to apply again. Qatar University states that when a student transfers to another major, the scholarship is extended in the system to cover the new major terms without needing to contact the scholarship section for an extension.

What are the most important rules to keep the scholarship active during the year?

The main rules include: staying continuously registered in Fall and Spring, meeting the required credit hours each regular semester, maintaining the required cumulative GPA, and staying within the maximum programme duration (plus Foundation year rules if applicable). Qatar University also notes the scholarship must be benefited from in the same semester it is awarded by registering and passing courses.

What is a “Scholarship Warning”, and when does the scholarship get terminated?

Qatar University issues a Scholarship Warning if your GPA or earned/registered credit hours fall below the required minimum. If you receive two warnings of the same type or exceed the maximum duration condition, the scholarship can be terminated (rules differ by scholarship category).

If my scholarship is cancelled, can I get the same scholarship back later after I fix my GPA?

Usually no. Qatar University states that if a scholarship is cancelled, the student will not be eligible to receive that scholarship again, even if the situation is amended.

How many credit hours should I take each semester to avoid credit-hour scholarship warnings?

For undergraduate scholarship continuity, Qatar University states you must register and pass 12 credit hours in each regular semester. In limited exceptional cases (such as medical reasons or registration restrictions), students can apply for an exception through Self Services Banner.

What happens if I do not finish the Foundation Program within the allowed time (international students)?

Qatar University states scholarship students in the Foundation Program must complete it within 2 semesters. If an international-student scholarship holder does not complete it in time, the scholarship can be terminated and the student may be required to withdraw and resolve residence status under the university’s international-student rules.

If Qatar University is my residence sponsor and my scholarship is terminated, will my residency be affected?

Yes, it can be. Qatar University’s scholarship continuity rules state that for international-student scholarships, termination can be linked to residency cancellation when the university is the sponsor. Qatar University also notes the student may continue as a paying student only if the student fulfills the international-student policies to bear all required expenses.

I am already in Qatar under a different sponsor. Can I transfer my residence permit to Qatar University sponsorship?

Yes, Qatar University provides a residence permit transfer process. It requires specific documents, including a financial sponsor affidavit and a bank guarantee (as described by QU), plus additional documents depending on your current sponsor type. The university notes it may request extra conditions based on your case.

Do international students on Qatar University sponsorship need an exit permit to travel outside Qatar?

Yes. Qatar University’s international student policy guidance states that international students on QU residence sponsorship must apply for an Exit Permit for each trip outside Qatar, and it is sent to the student’s QU email. Students typically must settle any outstanding fees before an exit permit is issued.

I am in College of Medicine and some grades appear later (around summer). Will I get a scholarship warning unfairly?

Qatar University notes that a warning can appear for that term because the grade is not yet recorded. QU advises you to clear the warning by contacting the scholarship section once the course grade is officially posted (and QU notes it will not cancel the scholarship immediately if you already have a first warning, until the final grade is recorded).

If I start as a paying international student under QU sponsorship, can I become eligible for a scholarship later?

Yes, this is possible in QU’s international-student policies. QU indicates that paying students under university sponsorship may become eligible to apply for scholarships later if they meet the required conditions (for example, full-time status, completing Foundation, completing a minimum number of QU credit hours, and meeting the GPA requirement). If awarded, they must then meet the scholarship continuity rules.

Khalifa University Scholarship 2027 | Application Process

Doha Institute for Graduate Studies Scholarship 2027 | Application Process