Application Guidelines

• University preparatory curriculum
• Strong results/grades:
  • Qatari independent schools (Thanawiya): Recommended: 80% or higher.
  • U.S. system: Recommended: 3.00/4.00 cumulative grade point average (gpa) or higher.
  • U.K. system: 5-6 IGCSE and 3-4 AS or A Level subject tests. Recommended: A or B grades.
  • Other school system/country’s grade requirements.
• Transcripts issued in a language other than English must be accompanied by an official English language translation through an approved translation and evaluation company listed at NACES.org (hyperlink to the list).
• All students are required to submit a Certificate of Equivalency from the Ministry of Education in Qatar (excluding graduates from Qatari Secondary/Independent Schools).

For all students, and Qatar ID for Qatar residents

One recommendation is required. Must be completed by a teacher, advisor, or counselor who knows you and your work.

The language of instruction is English and you must demonstrate your proficiency (Passport holders of native English speaking countries are exempted)

• Required of all applicants. Some exceptions may apply (See FAQs for details).
• TOEFL: Recommended: 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based) 80 (internet-based), or higher.
• IELTS: Recommended: 6.0 overall band score, or higher.
• Duolingo: Recommended: 105 score, or higher.
• Official test scores should be sent by the testing center directly to VCUarts Qatar. Additionally, students are asked to submit a copy of their Student Test Score report with their application.
• VCUarts Qatar’s TOEFL institutional code is 8753. IELTS does not have institutional codes.
• Applicants must make test-arrangements directly with ETS (for TOEFL) or the British Council (for IELTS).
• Test scores must be within two years of your application date.
• Official test scores for Duolingo can be shared directly from the website, Please see here to know more.

All applicants are required to upload a portfolio of their own creative artworks, along with the required university application materials, to VCUarts Qatar’s online admission system.

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Essay Question: “Tell us about a time when you had a meaningful personal experience with a work of art or architecture. This can be in a museum, at a historical site, at an art gallery, or at a monument. How did this experience help develop your interest in the discipline of art history?”