Freshman Admissions

Are you a FRESHMAN applicant?

  • I am a degree-seeking applicant.
  • I am in high school or a high school graduate.
  • I have never enrolled in a college/university except to enroll in a foundation program.

If you have answered TRUE to all of the above statements, then you can review the admissions requirements for freshman applicants and the deadline for applying:

DEADLINE

Freshman applicants can only apply for the fall semester:

You can apply as of September 1 up until March 1.

All supporting document must be submitted by March 1.

Online Application Form

The online application form can be accessed at https://apply.qatar.tamu.edu from 1 September to 1 March. No paper applications. Applicants are asked to follow the steps carefully to insure the application’s successful completion.

Supporting Documents Required:

Passport copy:

Copy of applicant’s passport (residency permit if applicable): Applicants are asked to submit a legible copy of their passport by either email, fax or in person. If you are a non-Qatari living in Qatar then you are required to submit a legible copy of your residency permit.

Official high school transcripts: Please submit official transcripts for the last three years of high school (Grade 10, 11 and 12).

Candidates who are still in their last year of high school at the time of application should submit the most up to date transcript.

To be considered official, a transcript must bear an original signature of a school official or an original school seal.

Transcripts in a language other than English must be accompanied by an official English translation.  Candidates who have attended high schools in more than one country should submit official transcripts from each school attended.

Fax or email copies will not be considered official.

Official ABP transcripts (if applicable):

Academic Bridge Program transcripts are required for applicants who have attended or are currently attending the ABP program.

Official SAT or ACT scores: Please submit official score for the SAT or ACT.

When signing up for standardized exams, you must use your name as it is on your passport to expedite receipt of your test scores prior to the March 1st deadline. This will ensure that your application is complete and eligible for review. Otherwise, your test scores may be filed with another applicant.

Applicants should submit official scores of SAT (Reasoning Test) or ACT.

SAT/ACT scores must be from a test date within five years of the planned date of enrollment.

Official SAT/ACT test scores must be sent directly from the testing agency using Texas A&M at Qatar’s codes below:

Official TOEFL or IELTS scores: Applicants should submit official scores of either the TOEFL or IELTS.

When signing up for standardized exams, you must use your name as it is on your passport to expedite receipt of your test scores prior to the March 1st deadline. This will ensure that your application is complete and eligible for review. Otherwise, your test scores may be filed with another applicant.

A minimum score of 80 on internet based TOEFL, 550 on paper based TOEFL, 213 on computer based TOEFL, or 6.0 on IELTS is required for admissions.

TOEFL/IELTS scores must be from a test date within two years of the planned date of enrollment

Official test scores must be sent directly from the testing agency using Texas A&M at Qatar’s codes below:

Essay:

An essay is a required element of the application form.  The essay gives applicants the opportunity to present their uniqueness, special skills, and challenges they may have faced, or anything else they want us to know about them. Applicants can state why they are interested to study engineering and why they have chosen Texas A&M at Qatar. Applicants who have submitted a copy of their passport will receive login credentials to upload documents.

Student résumé or CV:

In résumé form, applicants would document their academic and non-academic accomplishments, achievements and recognitions. These areas include extracurricular activities, volunteer work, leadership roles, community service, awards, talents, and employment. Applicants who have submitted a copy of their passport will receive login credentials to upload documents.

Reference Forms:

Two reference forms that can be downloaded from the admissions’ website must be submitted. One form should be completed by your mathematics or science teacher while the other one can be completed by a school administrator or teacher. The form must be enclosed in a sealed envelope. Reference forms are available online should be submitted to the office in a closed and sealed envelope.

Application Fee:

An application fee of QR 275 or $75 USD must be paid to Texas A&M University at Qatar. The application fee is non-refundable. Applicants who have submitted a copy of their passport will receive login credentials to pay fees online.

Official records and transcripts should be mailed directly or submitted in person to:

Office of Admissions
Texas A&M University at Qatar
P.O. Box 23874
Doha, Qatar

Copies of passports and residency permits can be sent via email or fax.

Send copies to:
Email: admissions@qatar.tamu.edu
Fax: +974.4423.0062