OnlineDoha
Students in Doha join the Qatar online edition by video, with free registration.
7–10 October 2027
Online Expo - Middle East, 7–10 October 2027
Qatar Online University Fair 2027
A free virtual university fair for students across Doha, Al Rayyan, Al Wakrah and the wider country. Compare international universities against the strong provision already available at home.
What is the Qatar Online Study Expo?
The Qatar Online Study Expo is a free virtual university fair held from 7 to 10 October 2027 as part of the World Study Expo online programme. Students anywhere in Qatar can join live sessions and book one-to-one video meetings with admissions representatives from universities worldwide.
Qatar is a small market that behaves like a large one. Household resources are high, schools are well resourced, and students are typically applying to competitive institutions with realistic prospects of getting in. The numbers are modest; the quality of the applicant pool is not.
It is also a market where the domestic option is unusually strong. International branch campuses operate in Qatar, delivering recognised degrees without leaving the country. Any university recruiting here is therefore making a case not just against other overseas institutions but against a credible local alternative that costs less and keeps the student at home.
- Dates
- Thu 7 – Sun 10 October 2027
- Days
- Thursday to Sunday
- Hours
- Thu/Fri 4-10 PM, Sat/Sun 10 AM-7 PM
- Cost
- Free for students
Cities covered
Where students join from in Qatar
Every city joins the same online edition on the same terms, wherever you live.
OnlineSame week, 7–10 October 2027
The other Middle East editions
One free registration covers every edition in the programme.
OnlineUAE Online
Every emirate, including those without a physical exhibition, and a second conversation after September.
7–10 October 2027
OnlineSaudi Arabia
Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam and the Kingdom's secondary cities, online, with recognition and sponsorship in focus.
7–10 October 2027
OnlineOman
Muscat, Salalah, Sohar and Nizwa, with total cost of study at the centre of the conversation.
7–10 October 2027
OnlineKuwait
An experienced market where institutional recognition and approved lists decide the shortlist.
7–10 October 2027
OnlineBahrain
Finance, accountancy and health sciences applicants across Manama, Riffa and Muharraq, meeting universities by video.
7–10 October 2027
Who it is for
Who the Qatar edition is built for
Students and families who should attend
- Secondary students in Doha, Al Rayyan, Al Wakrah and across Qatar
- Students comparing overseas study against branch campuses available locally
- Applicants to competitive institutions in the UK, USA and Europe
- Postgraduate applicants and professionals considering an MBA
- Students holding or applying for scholarship support
- Parents assessing destinations, accommodation and graduate outcomes
Institutions that should exhibit
- Universities with competitive entry and strong international reputations
- Institutions offering distinctive programmes not available through local branch campuses
- Research-intensive universities recruiting at masters and doctoral level
- Business schools targeting Qatar-based professionals
- Institutions with meaningful scholarship provision for high-achieving applicants
- Universities with specialisms in energy, engineering, policy, media and the arts
Market briefing
Recruiting into a small, well-served market
The local alternative is genuinely good
Students in Qatar can access internationally recognised degrees without leaving Doha. This changes the recruitment argument completely. The persuasive case is rarely about quality in the abstract and almost always about something specific the local option cannot provide: a particular programme, a research group, an industry network, or the experience of living abroad itself.
Small volume, high value
Nobody should expect large numbers from Qatar. What the market offers instead is a well-prepared applicant pool with the resources to proceed, and a high ratio of serious enquiries to casual ones. Recruitment effort here is better measured by conversion than by footfall.
Scholarship availability shapes destination choice
Funding support is comparatively accessible, which means cost is less often the deciding constraint than it is elsewhere in the region. Students are more likely to be choosing on programme fit and reputation, so detailed subject conversations matter more than fee discussions.
Study areas in demand
- Engineering
- Business and Management
- International Relations and Public Policy
- Computer Science
- Medicine and Health Sciences
- Media and Communication
- Architecture
- Design
- Finance
- Sciences
- Law
Destinations families shortlist
- United States - strongly represented, helped by familiarity with US-style education
- United Kingdom - consistently shortlisted, particularly for shorter degrees
- Canada and Australia - steady interest, often for engineering and health
- Europe - growing, especially English-taught programmes in the Netherlands and Ireland
- Within Qatar - branch campuses remain the default comparison point
Destinations and admissions
Where you could study, and what to ask
Which study destinations can students in Qatar compare at the online fair?
Students in Qatar interested in studying in the UK, the USA, Canada or Australia can discuss those destinations with participating universities during the Qatar online edition on 7–10 October 2027, and weigh them against the international branch campuses already in Doha. The useful comparison is not country versus country but what a full campus abroad offers over a local branch of the same system.
Ask about the size of the department, the range of majors, research access and the alumni network in the region you plan to work in. Our destination guides for the UK, USA, Canada and Australia cover applications, intakes and funding.
What should students from Qatar ask about admissions and scholarships?
Ask how your qualifications (Qatar national curriculum, IB, British or American) map to the entry requirement, whether the university accepts your English test and score, when applications close for the September intake, and which scholarships a student with your profile could be considered for. For sponsored students, ask what documentation the university supplies to the sponsor.
- Entry requirements by curriculum and by programme
- English-language requirements and pre-sessional options
- Application deadlines and what the application must include
- Scholarships and their eligibility criteria, stated specifically
- Accommodation and support for students from the Gulf
How it works
How the online edition works
Register once, then meet universities by video across four days.
Register free
One registration covers every World Study Expo edition, online and in person.
Build your profile
Tell us your subject, level, intended intake and preferred destinations.
Browse university profiles
Programmes, entry requirements, tuition information, scholarships and brochures.
Add universities to a wishlist
Shortlist the institutions you want to speak to before the event opens.
Book one-to-one appointments
Reserve video slots with admissions representatives, subject to availability.
Attend live sessions
Join group presentations and Q and A alongside your booked meetings.
Follow up
Leave with entry requirements, deadlines and a named contact at each institution.
Make the comparison explicit
You can study for an internationally recognised degree without leaving Doha. Ask every overseas institution what their programme offers that the local campus does not, and hold them to a specific answer.
Ask for the department, not the brochure
Where an institution offers subject-specific slots, take them. The detailed conversation is where this market rewards you.
Ask about merit awards
Funding is comparatively accessible here, so ask what a strong applicant would be offered rather than what exists in general.
Schedule
Qatar schedule
Four days of live sessions and one-to-one appointments, shown in Qatar local time (AST).
| Date | Time | Type | Time zone | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday 7 October 2027 | 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM | Online | Qatar local time (AST) | Register Now |
| Friday 8 October 2027 | 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM | Online | Qatar local time (AST) | Register Now |
| Saturday 9 October 2027 | 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM | Online | Qatar local time (AST) | Register Now |
| Sunday 10 October 2027 | 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM | Online | Qatar local time (AST) | Register Now |
Times shown are Qatar local time (AST). Individual university sessions are published in your dashboard once you register, and appointment slots depend on each institution's availability.
For universities
Why a small market still deserves an hour
The cost of joining an online edition is low enough that Qatar makes sense on conversion quality alone. A handful of well-qualified, well-funded applicants can justify the time many times over.
Institutions that succeed here bring subject specialists rather than generalist recruiters, because the questions tend to be detailed and the students are comparing you against a local option they already understand well.
Recruit in Qatar
Request the exhibitor brochure for the Middle East week, including the appointment model, available formats and how to combine countries.
Questions
Qatar Online Study Expo: your questions
Is the Qatar Online Study Expo free to attend?
Yes. Registration and attendance are free for all students and parents in Qatar.
When does the Qatar edition run?
Thursday 7 to Sunday 10 October 2027, alongside the other Middle East editions. Thursday and Friday from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM, Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Qatar local time.
I can study at an international branch campus in Doha. Why attend?
Because it is worth testing that assumption properly. Ask overseas institutions what their programme offers that the local option does not, and ask the local option the same question in reverse. The comparison is the point.
Are competitive universities represented?
Institutions from a wide range of countries and selectivity levels are invited. The confirmed list is published here as it is finalised.
Can I discuss scholarships?
Yes. Ask which specific awards you would be eligible for, what they cover and when they close, rather than whether scholarships exist in general.
Are postgraduate and MBA options available?
Yes. Masters, doctoral and MBA routes are a significant part of the Qatar audience, and several business schools target Qatar-based professionals directly.
Do I need to travel anywhere?
No. The Qatar edition is entirely online. You join from home in your browser.
Can I also attend other country editions?
Yes. One free registration gives you access to every edition in the programme, including the UAE physical exhibitions if you are able to travel.
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