FAQ

Full time students complete the MA Gulf Studies program in two years, as long as they take three courses per semester (a total of 9 credits per semester).

Full time PhD students can complete the program in three or four years, depending on their academic background.

All courses are only offered in English. 

Classes are only offered in the evening (5-8 pm). Each course meets once a week, so most full time students have class three nights a week. Many of the Gulf Studies program students work full time in addition to their studies.

Click here for more information on tuition. 

While financial scholarships are not currently available, work study opportunities are available on a competitive basis. You can find out more information by downloading the guidelines, as well as the application.

Click here  for application information and requirements. The program offers both Fall semester admission.

1. International students must submit the required documentation for student visas when applying for the MA Gulf Studies program. A list of the required documentation is available here.  International students will submit two sets of documents:

   • admission requirements for the MA or PhD Gulf Studies program
   • required documents for the  student visa.
2. Please note that international applicants who do not already live in Qatar will not be required to submit a health certificate or photocopy of the applicant’s Qatar ID card to apply for the program. (Admitted international students will obtain these documents once in Doha).

Yes, QU offers graduate housing in male and female dormitories. for more information

Of course! Please contact  gulfstudiesprogram@qu.edu.qa   or call +974 4403-6523  to learn more about the program.