Students apply to the MBA program on specific dates assigned by the University. Incoming students must meet the following criteria:
- Complete a Bachelor's Degree (undergraduate program of 4 years) or a higher degree from a college accredited by an equivalent authority in that country with a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.80 on a 4.00 scale.
- Applicants are required to demonstrate their English proficiency as part of the admission process by meeting one of the following:
- Earned a previous degree from an institution of higher education in a program where English was the language of instruction.
- Achieved a minimum score of 190 computer based, or 68 internet-based. Alternatively, the applicant achieved a minimum score of 6 or higher on IELTS Academic test. All these test scores must be within 2 years of the start of the intended semester of admission.
- A minimum of two-year work experience, after completing the Bachelor degree (undergraduate program of 4 years), is required. Additional experience will be recognized, and may help with admission to the program.
- A satisfactory performance in a personal interview with the program coordinator/faculty member.
- Writing a short essay during the personal interview.
How to Apply
To apply for our full-time MBA program, you'll need to complete and submit our online application form
Required Documents
All applicants to the MBA program are required to submit the following documents electronically. Hard copies of the authenticated documents will be requested to be submitted to the Admissions Department at Qatar University from the accepted candidates only.
- Online Admissions Application.
- Final, official and certified university transcripts.
- Official TOEFL score report or equivalent score report.
- Evidence of work experience, with a minimum of two years of experience after graduation from a bachelor's degree.
- Two recommendation letters.
- Supporting statements
- Curriculum Vitae (C.V.).
- Health Certificate issued inside Qatar for Qatari applicants and applicants residing in Qatar. For international applicants, please refer to International Students Website.
- Photocopy of the applicant's Qatar ID card. Non-Qatari applicants must also provide a copy of their passport. For international applicants, please refer to International Students Website.
- Two (2) recent identical passport size photographs (size 4 x 6 cm) with white background.
11. Application Fees