API in Doha, Qatar: Qatar University

Description

Students who elect to study abroad in Doha with API at Qatar University (QU) choose from courses in the science, engineering, and sports management fields open to international and Qatari students through the Direct Enrollment Track. Arabic language courses may also be available. Contact the API office for details.

DIRECT ENROLLMENT TRACK

Semester and academic year students who choose this option are able to select from a variety of courses on offer at QU in English, and have the option of taking an Arabic language class as well. Academic year students selecting this track may also elect to begin their summer/fall studies in Seville and/or London prior to a spring semester in Doha.

ACADEMIC CALENDAR AND FALL PROGRAM

The academic calendar in Qatar is slightly different from that of most U.S. universities. The fall semester at Qatar University starts later than the average fall semester in the United States, and as such, the fall semester does not end until late January. Classes are held throughout the month of January, followed by final exams.

ORIENTATION PERIOD

Students in Doha arrive one to two weeks prior to the start of classes to participate in a comprehensive orientation program. During the orientation program, students participate in sessions related to cultural adaptation, housing and gender norms, academics, transportation, and safety issues in their new host country, as well as begin the course registration process on-site.

Advanced/native speakers have additional course options. Pre-Departure Services: Advising, @api Online Resources, Orientation Materials and Support, Mobile Phone, Peer Mentors, Social Networking, Scholarships On-Site Services: Airport Reception, Resident Director, Housing (including meals and laundry with host families), Tuition, Tutoring, Language and Culture Tools, Medical and Life Insurance, Excursions (overnight and international), Social and Cultural Activities, Welcome and Farewell Group Meals, Volunteer Opportunities Re-Entry Services: Re-Entry Materials and Support, Post-Program Evaluation, Transcript, Alumni Network and Development Opportunities