FAQ

The Core Curriculum is spread out across students' full tenure at Qatar University. When applicable, it is only recommended to take UNIV100 course during your first year. The Core requirements must be completed only prior to graduation.

Grading and workload in Core Curriculum courses are as rigorous as courses offered to majors.

The Core Curriculum is specifically designed to allow students the freedom to explore topics, skills, and areas of knowledge outside their major field of study. In line with its overarching mission, the Core Curriculum fosters active learning, student participation, and hands-on approaches in the classroom. These approaches are central components of the Core Curriculum's pedagogic philosophy.

This depends on the Foundation Program courses you are exempted from. If you are exempted from the English courses, then you can take 6 credit hours from the Identity and Communication Package. If you are exempted from the math courses, then you can take 3 credit hours from the Natural Science/Mathematics Package for each case.

The courses will be counted towards your Major and not the Core.

Yes, courses you have done will be counted toward your graduation.

Yes! You should always do your best to get the highest grade; Core courses are as rigorous as courses in the major. In addition, most universities will not accept a grade of D in transfer to fulfill Core requirements. Guaranteed transfer applies to Core courses completed with a grade of C (2.0) or higher.

No. While there are elements in common, each university has a Core Curriculum structure, which might differ in terms of the required credit hours and overall design. Each university has a unique Core. Core courses can be transferred from one University to another based on a transfer policy.

If you have additional questions about Core Curriculum, please speak with an advisor at your designated college. You may also check with individual program advisors for details or Visit the Core Curriculum Website.