Study Free in Qatar: Fully Funded Scholarships for Bachelors, Masters, and PhD Programs in 2025-2026
Qatar has become a top choice for international students. It is one of the leading Arab countries, after Saudi Arabia, that offers fully funded scholarships for studying in Arab countries. In this post, I will list the fully funded scholarships available in Qatar for the 2025 intake for Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD students. Many top Qatari universities are now accepting applications for the 2025-2026 academic year. Students may not need to meet the English language requirement if they provide a letter from their previous school confirming that English was the only language used for teaching. Now, let's explore the scholarships available for international students in Qatar.
List of Fully Funded Scholarships in Qatar for 2025 Intake
Here are some of the top scholarships in Qatar for international students:
- Hamad Bin Khalifa University Scholarship
- Doha Institute for Graduate Studies Scholarship
- Qatar University Scholarships
- Lusail University “Qatar Scholarships”
We will now go through each scholarship, its benefits, and the application timelines.
1) Hamad Bin Khalifa University Scholarship 2025
Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) is a prestigious university in Qatar. Applications for the 2025 HBKU Scholarships are now open for both international students and Qatari residents. The scholarship is available for Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD programs.
Benefits: Monthly stipend, accommodation, tuition fees, return airfare, and family accommodation for married students.
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2) Doha Institute for Graduate Studies Scholarship 2025
The Doha Institute for Graduate Studies (DIGS) offers many Master’s and PhD programs with fully funded scholarships. Students from any country can apply.
Benefits: Program fees, full tuition, accommodation, monthly stipend, health insurance, and round-trip travel tickets.
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3) Qatar University Scholarships
Qatar University (QU) is the oldest and largest university in Qatar, known as the National University. It offers a variety of scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students.
Benefits: Tuition fees, textbook fees, monthly salary, student housing, annual round-trip airfare, and a residence permit under QU sponsorship.
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4) Lusail University Qatar Scholarships 2025
Lusail University is a private university in Qatar. Students can apply for the "Qatar Scholarships" for a fully funded scholarship. Lusail University offers 12 undergraduate programs under this scholarship.
Benefits: Tuition, airfare, accommodation, meals, monthly stipend, and medical insurance.
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5) Qatar Scholarships (QS)
The Qatar Scholarships (QS) initiative is a partnership between the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) and various institutions inside and outside Qatar. It offers scholarships for undergraduate, master’s, PhD, Arabic language, and vocational/technical training programs to students from developing countries.
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