Qatar University (QU), Vice President for Student Affairs, Dr. Eiman Mustafawi
Doha, Qatar: Qatar University (QU), Vice President for Student Affairs, Dr. Eiman Mustafawi has announced the acceptance of approximately 5,500 male and female students for the undergraduate programmes in the Fall 2023 semester, with Qatari students constituting 65 percent of the total admitted.
Dr. Mustafawi congratulated all the admitted students on joining QU and wished them success in their academic journey. She affirmed that QU enables its students to make full use of educational and non-educational opportunities on its campus, providing them with the resources and facilities to develop their abilities, skills, and academic achievements.
She clarified that applicants, including new students, transferred students from other universities who are second-bachelor’s degree applicants, visiting students, and students taking courses, can check the admission decisions through their electronic admission accounts on the university’s website, https://mybanner.qu.edu.qa/. The admissions department had informed all applicants about the date of the announcement via email.
Dr. Mustafawi added that admission to QU is based on the principle of competition among applicants. Meeting the minimum requirements of the secondary certificate does not necessarily mean acceptance into the college. Instead, students are accepted in each semester based on the individual college’s capacity. She emphasised that students who were not accepted in the Fall 2023 semester can apply for admission in the upcoming Spring 2024 semester.
Regarding the online orientation program, Director of Admissions Department, Lolwa Al Rabeei said: “The programme will be held for new students starting from August 16, covering all colleges. All admitted students will be contacted through their email with details and links to the orientation program. The classes for the Fall 2023 semester will commence on August 27, and the add/drop period will end on August 31.”
She emphasised that the online orientation programme aims to save time and effort for newly enrolled students, introducing them to the university’s services and policies remotely, and that attending and passing the orientation programme is mandatory for all students to complete the admission procedures. Students who fail to complete the programme will not be able to register for courses or attend lectures in the Fall 2023 semester, resulting in the cancellation of their admission. They will need to reapply for admission in a later semester.
The online orientation programme is an interactive electronic platform comprising various videos and presentations that highlight essential university information. Its goal is to familiarise new students with the university’s campus, regulations, and student services during their academic journey at QU. It also provides information and instructions on using the electronic portal, email services, academic advising, course registration, and other university services with flexibility and ease.
QU also announced scholarship decisions, including scholarships for academic excellence, scholarships for Qatari high school graduates from GCC countries, scholarships for outstanding performance for enrolled students, and scholarships for QU staff members’ kids and for new and enrolled students in the Fall 2023 semester.
QU offers scholarships and sponsorship programmes to Qatari, resident, and international students within the current scholarship system during the Fall and Spring semesters of each academic year. To apply for all scholarships, applicants must have a high school diploma or its equivalent and receive a final (unconditional) admission to the university. Applicants should not be receiving any additional funding or scholarship from other sources.
Acceptance for scholarships is based on competition among applicants, and meeting the minimum application requirements does not guarantee acceptance.
