Admissions and Fees

Admissions and Fees

The Academic Bridge Program (ABP) annually admits secondary school graduates from Qatar and other countries in the region who need to improve their English, math and science skills in order to meet the admission standards of – and to do well in – highly selective universities.

Students seeking admission to the ABP often wish to study business, engineering, computer science, medicine, art, international relations, journalism, or communications at university. That said, the ABP admits students who wish to study other subjects as well.

How to Apply

Applicants must complete the ABP online application form before being considered for admission.
The steps to completing the form are below:

Step 1

A completed online application.

Step 2

Upload a copy of an English proficiency exams

  • IELTS: 4.5 or above (or equivalent)
  • ABP accepts IELTS, TOEFL, or Duolingo.

Step 3

Upload a copy an official final General Secondary Education Certificate or the equivalent for graduates from secondary schools following different systems with a score of 70% (C average) for the fall applicants and 70% for the spring applicants. If the applicant is applying from a British School system they need to upload two AS grades and 5 IGCSE grades.

Step 4

A sponsorship letter, if applicable, from the sponsoring ministry or organization.

Step 5

Upload passport-size photos.

Step 6

Upload a copy of the Qatar ID card.

Step 7

Upload a copy of passport.

Step 8

Pay the application fee of 500 QAR online

Requirements

  1. All ABP Application must be submitted online through our application website, by following this link.
  2. Official copy of High School Certificate scores. Students must have completed high school with averages as indicated below:
    • 70% or C for Fall Admissions*
    • 70% or C for Spring Admissions*

      * Note: Students with High School average of less than 70% can still apply; however, application will be pending further review for official approval. Students applying from British Schools must have 2 AS grades and 5 IGCSE grades.

  3. IELTS with a minimum score as indicated below:
    • 4.5 for Fall Admissions
    • 5.0 for Spring Admissions
  4. IELTS scores should be submitted to the admissions office or sent to ABP, Attention: Admissions Coordinator, P.O. Box 24404, Doha, Qatar. These scores must be received by the ABP on official score reports. OR iBT TOEFL with a minimum score as indicated below:
    • 53 for Fall Admissions
    • 61 for Spring Admissions
  5. All test results should be from the last two years.
  6. Application fee of QR 500 (non-refundable) payable online.
  7. Upload passport-size photograph.
  8. Upload a copy of ID card.
  9. Upload a copy of passport.

Sponsor Information for Qatari students

Kindly visit the Ministry of Education and Higher Education website below to apply for a scholarship.

https://scholarship.edu.gov.qa/




Tuition

A schedule of tuition and fees for the ABP is available from the Office of Admissions and Records.

Download Fee Structure 2024-25

A schedule of tuition and fees for the ABP is available from the Office of Admissions and Records.

The student is responsible for all tuition and fees for the ABP unless the Academic Bridge Program receives a statement of full support from a sponsoring agency.

Corporate sponsorship and sponsorship from the Ministry of Education and Higher Education are often available for Qatari students.

Tuition Fees for full Academic Year:

  • Tuition fees for Qatari students who prefer Family Sponsorship are QR 80,000 per year.
  • Tuition fees for non-Qatari students are QR 80,000 per year.
  • All non-sponsored students will have to pay a QAR 10,000 advance payment after they receive their formal admission approval. The QAR 10,000 will be credited to their tuition fees after the third week of enrollment.
  • ABP offers an installment plan that allows students to pay their fees in multiple installments throughout the academic year (approval of the payment plan will be on a case-by-case basis). Click here for more info on installment plans

*Tuition fees are subject to change.

All textbooks and educational supplies are included in the fees.



For further information, please contact:

Jaynab B. Nishi

Academic Bridge Program
PO Box 24404
Doha, Qatar
Tel: +974 4454 8280