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Online applications for QU undergraduate programmes for Fall 2026 semester open Qatar University (QU) announced the opening of online applications for undergraduate programmes in the Fall 2026 semester. Applications are open for transfer students and second bachelor’s degree students, in addition to new students, visiting students, and non-degree course students, the university pointed out.Applications for transfer students and second bachelor’s degree students will remain open until May 20, while applications for new and visiting students will continue until June 24, 2026, said QU, giving students sufficient time to prepare their applications and gather the required documents within a clear timeline. In this context, Director of Admissions at QU, Fatima al-Kawari said that the university has significantly simplified application procedures as to facilitate the process for students.She noted that students from Qatari public secondary schools will not be required to submit their certificates thanks to an electronic integration system that exists between the Ministry of Education and Higher Education and QU, enabling the latter to receive students’ results automatically, thus, saving time and reducing procedures for students. The director of Admissions at QU underscored, however, that students from international and private schools in Qatar are required to submit original certified certificates within the deadlines specified on QU’s website. She emphasised that all requirements related to international certificates are clearly available on the university’s official website, enabling students to review them in advance and ensure their documents are ready before applying. Students can track the status of their applications electronically and stay informed of any updates or comments in real time, said al-Kawari, not to mention the dedicated communication channels available to respond to students’ inquiries during the application period, something that reflects QU’s commitment to ensuring that the process of applying to the university is clear and smooth throughout. Applications are submitted through (apply.qu.edu.qa) with required documents uploaded electronically. She added that original documents must then be submitted at the Student Affairs Building during official working hours. Al-Kawari said that adhering to deadlines and fully submitting the required documents is an essential condition for an application to be considered, with missing documents and deadlines leading to disqualification.She further highlighted that QU offers academically outstanding students a variety of scholarships, providing them with a real opportunity to continue their education in a supportive and motivating environment. Students can apply for scholarships simultaneously with their online admission application, without the need for additional procedures, thereby increasing their chances of benefiting from these scholarships right from the very beginning of their university journey, al-Kawari noted. (QNA) 

The Ministry of Education and Higher Education has unveiled the second edition of its 2026 guide governing student admission and registration procedures across private schools and kindergartens, signalling a broader push to standardise and streamline enrolment across the country's growing private education sector.The guide was announced at a press conference attended by ministry Undersecretary Dr Ibrahim bin Saleh Al Nuaimi, Assistant Undersecretary for Private Education Affairs Omar Abdulaziz Al Naama, along with ministry officials, licence holders, and directors of private and embassy-affiliated schools.Dr Al Nuaimi said Qatar's education sector was undergoing continuous development, reflected in the quality of services and the efficiency of systems underpinning them. He noted a steady rise in student numbers across schools, universities, and other educational institutions, and stressed that accurate, reliable data was fundamental to sound planning — enabling authorities to manage school capacity, ease admission and transfer procedures, and ensure students receive appropriate support based on their individual needs.The guide itself was presented in detail by Dr Rania Yousry Mohamed, Director of the ministry's Private Schools and Kindergartens Department. She described it as a comprehensive regulatory framework and an authoritative reference for all private schools operating in Qatar, representing a strategic step toward unifying procedures and guaranteeing equal opportunity for students navigating registration and transfer processes.Among its key provisions, the guide specifies the minimum admission age for each educational stage, outlines required documentation, and sets clear mechanisms for registration, transfer, and cancellation. It also addresses exceptional cases under defined controls and includes approved equivalency tables for comparing grades across different international curricula — a particularly significant feature given the diversity of educational systems represented in Qatar's private school landscape.Embassy-affiliated schools received dedicated attention in the guide, which Dr Rania said was designed to respect the distinct character of these institutions while keeping them within Qatar's broader regulatory framework — striking a balance between preserving their educational identity and upholding national quality and discipline standards.The press conference also featured a presentation by Jassim Al Kuwari, Academic Adviser at the Undersecretary's office, on a new mandatory education enrolment platform developed in fulfilment of Law No. 25 of 2001, which guarantees every child's right to education regardless of nationality. The digital platform aims to unify registration procedures through an integrated electronic system, cutting bureaucratic burden for parents and guardians while ensuring all students can access educational opportunities to the highest organisational standards. 

The Attorneys’ Admission Committee held a meeting chaired by HE the Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs Ibrahim bin Ali al-Mohannadi.The committee reviewed its agenda, during which four new lawyers took the legal oath before the committee. They were enrolled on the roll of practising lawyers after completing their training at the Center for Legal and Judicial Studies at the Ministry of Justice and receiving practical training in Qatari law firms.The committee also discussed applications from professionals with equivalent qualifications to register on the practising lawyers’ roll. It approved the applications of three new lawyers under training, in addition to transferring the registration of two lawyers to the roll of practising lawyers before the Court of Cassation. The committee reviewed a number of procedural matters and regulatory controls for the legal profession, including the minutes of the subcommittees, and took appropriate decisions regarding them. During the meeting, HE the minister congratulated the new lawyers, stressing the Attorneys’ Admission Committee’s commitment to creating an appropriate environment to enable lawyers to perform their noble duties in serving the community and strengthening Qatar’s legal and judicial system.