What to watch for in Work and stay
- Work limits depend on the type of student residence permit; verify the official rule.
- Do not plan for work rights to cover all living costs.
- Post-study stay options depend on conditions; research them early.
Qatar
Qatar: Work and stay
Working while studying in Qatar and staying after graduation.
Work rights and after graduation
No general legal rule on student employment found (Hukoomi/MOI unreadable). Institutional rules: HBKU graduate students on stipend work as RAs 10 hours a week and may work a maximum of 20 hours per week in total, with TA work paid QAR 50 per hour; Georgetown Qatar students may work up to 20 hours a week during classes and up to 40 hours during breaks (typical wage from QAR 55 per hour); Education City students can work through the HBKU Student Employment Program. QU lists on-campus student employment among activities.
After graduation: QU: after graduation residence permits must be cancelled or transferred. Undergraduate and graduate students may transfer to a personal sponsor (father/brother/husband) or a company only after graduation; ANNS students cannot transfer and must cancel and leave after the graduation ceremony. If cancelling, students may stay up to 5 days after receiving their graduation statement (text truncated on the page). No post-study job-seeker visa found in readable official sources.
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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