Overview

The Gulf Studies course at Qatar University was developed in response to a growing need among stakeholders in the region for highly qualified graduates in the field of Gulf Studies and vastly growing general interest and focus on the Gulf region.

Program Goals

To attain the following objectives:

Advance analytical approach to politics, economics, and social issues of the region.

Provide the means towards human capacity building.

Foster the integration of a broad knowledge base and human capacity building .

Address society’s needs and aspirations.

Support Qatar National Vision 2030 for human, social, economic and environmental development.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Research Methodology

Contemporary History and Politics in the Gulf

Sate and Society in the Gulf

International Relations of the Gulf

Political Economy of the Gulf

Politics of the Gulf

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-12 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

68

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IELTS

6

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Credits

36 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Doha, Qatar

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies Political Science

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.8

English requirements

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68

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6

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Bachelor’s degree or higher received with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.8.

Students must satisfy additional college/program specific admission requirements:
All applicants to the Master of Art in Gulf Studies program who meet the following minimum criteria will be considered for admission to Qatar University:
Completed a Bachelor degree with a grade point average of at least 2.80 out of 4.00, or equivalent, from a university or college accredited by an international accrediting association or by the Ministry of Higher Education or comparable in that country.
Achieved a minimum score of 520 on the paper-based TOEFL IELTS Score 6 or equivalent test taken within 2 years of the start of the intended semester of admission.
A satisfactory performance in the personal interview with the Admission committee.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

39600 QAR / year

≈ 39600 QAR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

39600 QAR / year

≈ 39600 QAR / year

Living costs

Doha

Qatar

4700 - 8800 QAR / month

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Funding

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Overview

Program Goals

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Doha

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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