The Qatar University International Students Scholarship is available to high-achieving international applicants seeking a first undergraduate degree, including students from Pakistan. However, Qatar University says its Spring 2027 application dates for international students have not yet been determined, so Pakistani applicants cannot submit a valid Spring 2027 scholarship application until the university announces that window.
Quick Overview
| Scholarship | Qatar University International Students Scholarship |
|---|---|
| Study level | First undergraduate degree |
| Current status | Spring 2027 international application dates not yet announced |
| Minimum school average | 95% |
| Selection | Competitive |
| Application route | Qatar University online admission application, Scholarship Application section |
| Official sources | International application timeline and scholarship types |
About the Qatar University International Students Scholarship
Qatar University offers this competitive scholarship to international students applying to undergraduate programs. It is intended for applicants with outstanding academic performance and covers more than tuition alone.
The scholarship is for new undergraduate applicants. Transfer students, visiting students, non-degree applicants and students seeking a second bachelor’s degree are not eligible for Qatar University academic scholarships under the published rules.
Students should distinguish the international timeline from dates shown for Qatar residents, current students or re-admission applicants. Those schedules do not establish a deadline for applicants living in Pakistan.
Financial Benefits
Qatar University lists the following benefits for the International Students Scholarship:
- Exemption from tuition fees.
- Exemption from textbook fees.
- A monthly salary of QR 500.
- Student housing shared by two students per room, including transport to and from campus.
- One annual round-trip airfare ticket.
- A residence permit under Qatar University sponsorship.
These are scholarship benefits, not a guarantee of selection. Applicants must receive final university admission and win the competitive scholarship assessment.
Scholarship Structure and Continuation Rules
The award starts in the semester for which it is granted. Qatar University may approve a one-semester postponement when necessary, but the scholarship committee must authorize it.
After enrolment, a recipient must maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 out of 4.0, successfully complete at least 12 credit hours per semester, remain continuously registered in fall and spring, and finish within the period specified by the study plan. A student cannot receive this scholarship and another sponsorship or scholarship at the same time.
Eligibility Requirements
A Pakistani applicant must satisfy all of the following published requirements:
- Hold a high school certificate or an equivalent qualification.
- Have a minimum high school average of 95%.
- Apply for an eligible undergraduate program as a new student.
- Meet the admission requirements of the selected college.
- Receive final acceptance from Qatar University.
- Not benefit from another scholarship or sponsorship simultaneously.
Qatar University may also consider English test scores such as IELTS or TOEFL and mathematics scores such as SAT, ACT or the QU Math Placer when evaluating applications. The university does not state that one of these tests automatically guarantees an award.
Required Documents
The scholarship itself does not require a separate document set beyond the admission documents. For an international first-year applicant, the university’s published process includes:
- A completed online admission application.
- A passport-size photograph.
- A copy of the applicant’s passport.
- An official or attested high school transcript submitted according to Qatar University’s international-applicant instructions.
- Payment of the non-refundable QR 200 admission application fee.
Qatar University instructs international scholarship applicants to submit the original high school transcript and required documents during the announced international application period to the Admissions Department, Qatar University, P.O. Box 2713, Doha, Qatar. Applicants should follow the live checklist because document certification and delivery instructions can change.
How to Apply
- Wait for Qatar University to publish the international application period for the intended semester.
- Review the official international applicant timeline.
- Create an account in the Qatar University online admission system.
- Complete the undergraduate admission application and choose the International Students Scholarship in the Scholarship Application section.
- Pay the admission fee and submit the required admission documents within the announced period.
- Monitor the registered email address for admission and scholarship decisions.
After admission, Qatar University says it applies for visas for selected international scholarship students and notifies them. Scholarship selection, university admission and the residence process remain separate decisions and are not guaranteed.
Pakistan Applicant Checklist
- Calculate whether your high school result meets the 95% minimum before starting.
- Prepare passport and school records, but confirm current attestation rules once the official dates appear.
- Do not use the Spring 2027 deadlines listed for Qatar residents as if they apply to Pakistan-based applicants.
- Use only the official Qatar University admission system.
- Compare other verified regional options, including the Doha Institute Tamim Scholarship, the HBKU Graduate Scholarship and the KAUST Scholarship guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Qatar University Scholarship 2027 open for Pakistan?
Not yet for Spring 2027 international applicants. Qatar University states that the international application dates have not been determined.
Is the Qatar University International Students Scholarship fully funded?
The published package covers tuition, textbooks, housing, campus transport, a QR 500 monthly salary, annual round-trip airfare and residence sponsorship. Selection is competitive.
What grades are required?
The published minimum is a 95% high school average, plus final admission and the requirements of the chosen college.
Can master’s or PhD students apply for this scholarship?
No. This specific International Students Scholarship is for undergraduate applicants. Graduate applicants should review Qatar University’s separate graduate funding information.
Do I need a separate scholarship application?
The scholarship choice is made inside the Qatar University online admission application in the Scholarship Application section during the announced period.