Tribune News Network
Doha
Acceptance of approximately 5,500 male and female students for the undergraduate programmes in the Fall 2023 semester, with Qatari students constituting 65% of the total admitted, has been announced by Dr. Eiman Mustafawi, vice president for student affairs at Qatar University (QU).
On this occasion, Dr. Eiman congratulated all the admitted students on joining QU and wished them success in their academic journey. Dr. Mustafawi 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.
Dr. Eiman 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 announcement via email.
Dr. Eiman 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.
Electronic orientation programme
Regarding the online orientation programme, Lolwa Al-Rabeei, director of Admissions Department, mentioned, "The programme will be held for new students starting from 16 August, covering all colleges. All admitted students will be contacted through their email with details and links to the orientation programme. The classes for the Fall 2023 semester will commence on 27 August, and the add/drop period will end on 31 August.”
Dr. Al-Rabeei 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. She emphasised 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.
Scholarship decisions
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. Scholarships are awarded to applicants with the highest GPAs based on the available seats for each scholarship. Students who do not receive scholarships for the Fall 2023 semester can apply for the Outstanding Performance Scholarship in future semesters after meeting its requirements.
QU aims to attract creative students through 53 academic programmes across eleven colleges including, Arts and Sciences, Business and Economics, Education, Engineering, Law, Sharia and Islamic Studies, Health Sciences, Medicine, Pharmacy, and the College of Nursing. Additionally, the university offers several postgraduate study programmes.
It provides numerous learning and training opportunities for its students outside the classroom through support and development centres, activities, student life, clubs, and student organisations, enabling them to acquire the knowledge and life and professional skills necessary to actively contribute to Qatar’s national vision of building a knowledge-based economy and meeting its various needs in the job market.