Admissions

Admission Assessment

All applicants must have an on-site assessment process which includes a writing evaluation, an Institutional TOEFL, IELTs, a math placement exam, and a computer placement exam in order to properly place students within the program. Applicants must have an 80% (B average) for their high school program.

Applicants whose academic record and assessment meet the stated requirements will be considered for admission to the Academic Bridge Program.

Application Procedures

Applicants must mail or bring the following documents to the ABP, as a complete admissions package, before being considered for admission:

• A completed Application Form for Admission
• A completed TOEFL or IELTS score
• An official and final General Secondary Education Certificate or the equivalent for graduates from secondary schools following different systems or the 80% ( B average)
• A sponsorship letter, if applicable, from the sponsoring ministry or organization
• The required application fee unless handled by the sponsor

Sponsored students

Students, who meet the selection criteria established by governmental organizations such as the Higher Education Institute, or businesses such as Qatar Petroleum, may have their fees and tuition paid by these agencies. The required letter from the sponsor must certify that the applicant is sponsored by the agency and all costs will be borne by the sponsoring organization.

Tuition and Fees

A schedule of tuition and fees for the ABP is available from the Office of Admissions and Records.

The student is responsible for all tuition and fees for the ABP unless the Academic Bridge program receives a statement of full support from a sponsoring agency.

Academic Bridge Program Admission Sequence

The Academic Bridge Program begins accepting applications for the next academic year in April.

Students are required to turn in with their application:

• Two (2) passport photos
• A copy of their GSEC exam scores
• A copy of their ID card or a copy of their passport

The application for the Academic Bridge Program can be found here.

The admission requirements can be found here.

Admission Testing

Admission testing consists of four parts:

• Institutional TOEFL
• Writing assessment
• Math placement exam
• Computer applications placement exam

Students will be placed in appropriate levels of ability in three areas, English language, mathematical ability and computer ability.

For further information contact:

Admissions and Records Office
Academic Bridge Program
PO BOX 24404
Doha, Qatar
+974 492 7300 tel.
+974 481 9928 fax
info-abp@qf.org.qa