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Studying in Qatar
These apply to every international student in Qatar, including at Center for International Policy Research. Each figure shows where it came from and when we last checked it.
Money you must show
Qatar University: you cannot sponsor yourself, the financial sponsor must be a third party. The guarantee runs five years for bachelor's and PhD, three for master's.
Qatar University, Apply for Student Visa, source re-checked 23 Oct 2026
Work while you study
Qatar University policy; you need at least 24 completed credit hours and a GPA of 2.5. We found no official rule allowing off-campus work on a student residence permit.
Qatar University, Student Employment Policies and Procedures, checked 24 Sep 2026
Stay after you graduate
Your residence permit is sponsored by your university. To stay you need an employer to sponsor a work residence permit.
Qatar University, Residence Permit Transfer, source re-checked 23 Oct 2026
The same rules for every institution in Qatar; Center for International Policy Research's own programme pages govern the exact dates and scores. Guide checked 24 Sep 2026.
Deadlines and intakes
Most programmes start in August or September.
Because the visa is part of admission, missing a document deadline can cost you the place, not just delay the visa.
Language you need
Education City universities and HBKU teach in English. At Qatar University, the language of instruction varies by college and programme: some teach in English, others wholly or partly in Arabic. The university runs an Arabic for Non-Native Speakers programme for those who need it. Check the language of your exact programme before applying.
Each university sets its own English test requirement. Check the admissions page for your programme and meet the score before the deadline, not after.
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