QATAR UNIVERSITY
Qatar University Graduate Scholarships for International Students
full · masters, phd
- Tuition waiver + stipendCoverage
- ~USD 1,400/mo (est.)Assistantship stipend
- Doha, QatarLocation
- Master's & PhDStudy level
- Autumn & spring intakesEntry
- Founded 1977University
At a glance
full
Funding
€30k
Max amount
Mar 15, 2027
Deadline
Open to local and international graduate students
Country
Qatar University
Provider
Qatar University Graduate Scholarships fund master's and doctoral students at Qatar University, the national university of Qatar, located in Doha and founded in 1977. The scholarships include research and teaching assistantships and merit awards aimed at strong graduate students from Qatar and abroad. The main awards are full: a research or teaching assistantship typically waives tuition and pays a monthly stipend of around USD 1,400 (est.) in return for research or teaching duties, while merit scholarships waive a large share of tuition. Awards run for the normal length of the master's (about 2 years) or doctorate (about 3 to 4 years), subject to satisfactory progress and continued duties. Admission and funding are considered together, with intakes in the autumn and spring and a representative closing date around 15 March (est.). Treat the figures and date here as estimates and confirm current amounts and deadlines on Qatar University's official admissions pages.
What's covered
- Tuition — A tuition waiver under an assistantship, or a large tuition reduction under a merit scholarship.
- Monthly stipend — A research/teaching-assistantship stipend of around USD 1,400 per month (est.) for duties performed.
- Duration — For the normal length of the master's (~2 years) or doctorate (~3–4 years).
- Research environment — Access to Qatar University's research facilities and supervision.
- Conditions — Continuation depends on satisfactory progress and (for assistantships) ongoing duties.
How to apply
Apply for admission to a Qatar University graduate programme and indicate interest in an assistantship or scholarship.
- Choose a programme — Select a Qatar University master's or doctoral programme and check requirements.
- Apply for admission — Submit your graduate admission application with transcripts and documents.
- Indicate funding interest — Express interest in a research/teaching assistantship or merit scholarship.
- Secure a supervisor (research) — For research assistantships, connect with a potential supervisor/project.
- Decision — Receive your admission and funding decision together.
- Accept & enrol — Accept the offer, arrange your visa (if international), and enrol.
Eligibility
AdmissionHolding (or seeking) an offer for a Qatar University master's or doctoral programme.
Academic meritA strong academic record meeting the programme's entry standards.
Open to internationalsAvailable to Qatari and international graduate students.
Assistantship dutiesFor assistantships, a willingness to take on research or teaching duties.
LanguageMeeting the English (or Arabic) requirement of the programme.
Assistantships are limited and tied to departmental needs and supervisors. Merit scholarships reduce tuition without duties; check which awards your programme offers.
Eligible countries
Open to local and international graduate students
Deadlines
Spring/Autumn intakes2027-03-15
Selection
Qatar University assesses graduate applicants on academic record, research potential, and (for assistantships) fit with a supervisor or teaching need. Funded places are limited, so assistantships and merit scholarships are awarded among the strongest admitted students.
Verified sources
- Qatar University — Graduate Admissionsqu.edu.qaofficial
About the provider
Qatar University, founded in 1977 in Doha, is the national university of Qatar. It funds graduate study through research and teaching assistantships — combining a tuition waiver with a monthly stipend — and merit scholarships, across its master's and doctoral programmes.
Frequently asked questions
Answers below are best-effort estimates from the most recent application cycle. Values marked ~ or (est.) may shift year-to-year — confirm specifics on the official scholarship page.
What are Qatar University Graduate Scholarships?
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Funding for master's and doctoral students at Qatar University, including research and teaching assistantships (tuition waiver plus stipend) and merit scholarships (tuition reduction).
What do they cover?
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Assistantships waive tuition and pay a monthly stipend of around USD 1,400 (est.) for duties; merit scholarships waive a large share of tuition.
Who is eligible?
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Local and international students admitted to a Qatar University master's or doctoral programme with a strong academic record.
Do I need to do duties?
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For research or teaching assistantships, yes — you perform research or teaching duties in return for the stipend and waiver. Merit scholarships do not require duties.
How long do they last?
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For the normal length of the degree — about 2 years for a master's and 3–4 years for a doctorate — subject to satisfactory progress.
How do I apply?
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Apply for admission to a graduate programme and indicate your interest in an assistantship or scholarship; admission and funding are decided together.
When is the deadline?
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There are autumn and spring intakes; a representative date is 15 March, and the 2027 date here is an estimate. Check the admissions calendar.
Is it open to international students?
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Yes — both Qatari and international graduate students can receive the scholarships and assistantships.
Do PhD applicants need a supervisor?
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For research assistantships you should connect with a potential supervisor whose project matches your interests.
What language are programmes in?
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Many graduate programmes are taught in English, with some in Arabic; meet the relevant language requirement.
How old is Qatar University?
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Qatar University, the national university of Qatar, was founded in 1977 in Doha.
Where can I confirm current details?
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On Qatar University's official graduate admissions pages, which list assistantship and scholarship terms, eligibility, and deadlines.