Doha: Qatar University (QU) Vice President for Student Affairs Dr. Mohammad Diab emphasized QU’s pride in its relationship with the community and its commitment to developing national talent capable of contributing to the country’s development.
According to Qatar News Agency, Dr. Diab stated in an interview that QU’s admissions policy aligns with its mission to build human capital and prepare national talents to support comprehensive development plans, providing equal, high-quality educational opportunities. He noted that QU successfully accepted all Qatari students who applied for the fall 2025 semester and met admission requirements, with 97% getting into one of their top three choices.
Dr. Diab highlighted that over 4,000 Qatari students were accepted, none of whom were rejected if they met the admission criteria. He stressed the university’s dedication to balancing student aspirations with local, regional, and global higher education trends and the sustainability of specializations. After admitting all eligible Qatari students, QU plans to allocate remaining seats to non-Qataris, including residents and international students.
The Vice President explained that Qatari students were accepted into various colleges based on their preferences, even when applications exceeded available seats, through a principle of competitiveness. This principle involves ranking students based on high school performance, favoring those with the highest academic achievements.
Dr. Diab acknowledged challenges for non-Qatari students due to limited capacity, though they can reapply in subsequent semesters. He detailed a two-stage competition process, starting with Qatari student applications, followed by non-Qatari applications for remaining seats.
Furthermore, Dr. Diab elaborated on conditional admission, which requires students to meet certain criteria within a set timeframe for final acceptance. This often applies to students from international schools whose final results are released after the academic term begins.
The Vice President emphasized the university’s efforts to align student interests with national needs, encouraging Qatari students to pursue majors like medicine, engineering, education, and nursing through various initiatives. He also mentioned the total enrollment for Fall 2025 reaching approximately 30,000 students, with Qataris constituting about 70%.
Dr. Diab outlined preparations for the upcoming semester, including infrastructure readiness, electronic systems upgrades, and a new digital platform for students. The plan also involves faculty training and enhancing student services, aiming to improve the educational environment.
Concluding the interview, Dr. Diab reiterated QU’s role as an academic cornerstone in the community, committed to excellence and national development. He encouraged students to take advantage of the opportunities provided by the university to build their futures and contribute to Qatar’s development.