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Language requirements and application intakes in Qatar.

Language requirements and intakes

Language requirement: English-medium programmes at Education City require TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo (Georgetown, Northwestern); QU treats IELTS as optional for visa applicants but supportive.Source
Intakes and deadlines: Fall intake dominates. Georgetown and Northwestern Qatar: fall only (August start). HBKU opens undergraduate applications 1 Sep 2026 (deadline 1 Mar 2027) and graduate applications 1 Oct 2026 (international deadline 1 Feb 2027).Source

What to watch for in Language and intakes

Verify the language tests and minimum scores your target programme accepts.
Plan the validity of the result around your application and visa dates.
A programme taught in the local language may need a separate language-proficiency timeline.

Information on this page is compiled from official sources and was verified on the date shown. Fees, dates and visa rules change often; check official sources before applying. Empty fields have not been verified yet; ask our advisor for the current information.

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