Students

Admissions Requirements (First-Year Applicants)

Limited capacity: 25 seats — meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission. Highly competitive process.

High school GPA: 85% and above (Science Track)
English: IELTS 6.0 | TOEFL 520 (PBT) | IBT 68
Math: SAT 500 / New SAT 530 / ACT 21 / QU-Placer Math 200
12 years formal education, certified transcripts

Submit English & Math scores before application deadline
No conditional acceptance | No foundation program
International schools: Letter grades will be equalized to a percentage by the Qatar University Admissions Department. Refer to Qatar University Admissions Department for more information

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Transfer Admission Criteria

Transfer is extraordinarily competitive and limited by college capacity. Personal interview and statement (350 words) mandatory.

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From Health Sciences, Pharmacy, Medicine, Nursing:

High school % ≥85% (Science Track)
Minimum GPA 3.0/4.0
Preferred B grade in: MEDI101, MEDI102, CHEM101, CHEM103
English: IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL 520 / IBT 68
Math: SAT 500 / New SAT 530 / ACT 21 / QU Math Placer 200
Completed max 30 credit hours and min 16 credit hours
Pass interview + personal statement (350 words)

From other colleges at Qatar University:

High school GPA ≥85% (Science Track)
Minimum cumulative GPA 3.5/4.0
Completed max 30 / min 16 credits with three science subjects (B+ in two)
Recommended: CHEM101, BIOL101, MATH101, STAT101, ENGL202
English & Math scores as above
Volunteering / healthcare internships (recommended)
Personal statement + interview

Submit documents to cden.sa@qu.edu.qa and dentistry@qu.edu.qa. Ranking by Dental Student Interview Committee based on academics & personal qualities.

Scholarships & Sponsorships

Scholarships

Non-Qatari students: academic merit and need-based scholarships available. Admission to DDM does not guarantee scholarship.

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Sponsorships (Qatari Students)

Eligible for sponsorship from Ministry of Administrative Development including monthly salary.

Ministry Website

For inquiries: dentistry@qu.edu.qa | cden.sa@qu.edu.qa

Academic Support & Orientation

New Student Orientation

Two-day mandatory event: College Day & Institution Day. Receive QU ID, meet advisors, learn policies. Held at start of Fall semester.

Orientation Week (Boot Camp)

Pre-classes meetings, introduction to dental medicine, simulation labs, student life, and educational methods.

Faculty members and academic support resources are available. Visit QU website or consult your advisor.

Important: The College of Dental Medicine does not offer conditional acceptance. All test scores must be submitted to QU Testing Center before deadline. International transcripts must be certified.