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Cost of a year
What will a year really cost?
From the country guide: tuition, living costs and the visa fee, plus the money you must show. The part you lose if the visa is refused is marked.
A year in Qatar
| In QAR as published | In EUR | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition, one year | Not published Public university, international student | |
| Living costs, twelve months | QAR 84,000 to 108,000 | EUR 20,850 to 26,810 |
| Visa or permit fee | Not published | |
| Money you must show for the visa | Not published Held in your account before you apply; most of it then pays your living costs | |
Worth knowing. You cannot sponsor yourself, so a third party must provide a QAR 20,000 bank guarantee or bank statements, and the living figure is the HBKU stipend level rather than a budget.
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Leaves out flights, deposits and insurance unless the guide includes them. Currency: Rates by Exchange Rate API, 13 November 2026.