Qatar 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 interested in enrolling in courses should satisfy either of the following in order to be eligible for admission:
Students in the above category are required to submit proof of their acceptance to or enrollment at an accredited institution of higher education to the Admissions Office, at least, two weeks prior to the start of the semester.
Visiting Students admitted to QU may register for up to nine credit hours of coursework.
All Visiting Students are held to Qatar University’s policies and procedures including all policies regarding intellectual property and the ethical conduct of research. The hosting academic unit is responsible for ensuring that Visiting Students understand and agree to relevant policies.
It is the responsibility of the Visiting Student to provide the necessary paperwork needed to facilitate the issuance of a visa; as a general rule, the required documents should be available to the hosting academic unit as well as the Office of Graduate Studies, at least, three months prior to the expected visit.
Unless otherwise stated, the Visiting Student is responsible for all expenses associated with the stay at QU including all travel costs, health insurance, accommodations, etc.
A visiting student is eligible to seek general admission to a graduate program at Qatar University provided he/she meets program admission requirements and university deadlines.