The Community College of Qatar

Established in 2010, CCQ has grown to become one of the nation’s leading education establishments contributing to the development of qualified national cadres and the reinforcement of the competitive capacities of public institutions, with a variety of specialized academic and training programs aiming at meeting the increasing and evolving needs of the Qatari labor market.

At CCQ, we are proud of the contribution we make to the career development of thousands of highly qualified professionals. At the same time, we are always looking to the future, and examining new ways to support the nation’s priorities. CCQ has made significant progress towards offering more diverse and specialized academic programs. In addition, we have sought to attract the most qualified and experienced academic and administrative staff to join CCQ across various departments and sectors at our multiple campuses.

As part of a substantial national investment in human development and in partial fulfillment of the educational goals articulated in the Qatar National Vision 2030, the Ministry of Education and Higher Education in the State of Qatar established the Community College of Qatar (CCQ). The purpose of CCQ is to provide a diverse range of educational opportunities which include: 2-year academic programs that prepare students for transfer to four-year universities, 2 + 2 academic programs as well as 2-year career oriented programs to meet the country’s critical workforce and labor needs.

The Community College of Qatar, in collaboration with Houston Community College, opened its doors for the first time in September 2010 with an enrollment of 308 full-time students at the West Bay Campus. Ever since the college has seen an increase in enrollment every semester. Today, CCQ is the fastest growing institution in Qatar with an enrollment of 5000 students at five different campuses.

The college offers a number of associate and bachelor degree programs that meet the needs of the labor force in Qatar. Among them are two-year Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degree programs for students wishing to transfer to four-year universities, high demand 2+2 associate and bachelor's degree programs and two-year Associate of Applied Arts and Applied Science degree programs. CCQ also offers short-term continuing education and marketable skills certificates for those who wish to upgrade their knowledge and skills to become more marketable in the job market. In addition, CCQ has partnered with a number of local and international four-year universities in order to provide students with the opportunity to seamlessly transfer to a university to obtain a bachelor's degree without losing the validation for any of their coursework.

The Community College of Qatar goal is to offer a wide-range of educational opportunities for students, including: academic courses for those seeking academic degrees and/or intending to transfer to other colleges and universities; career and technology (workforce) programs designed for students seeking specialized degrees and/or specific skills to enter the workforce; developmental and adult education, for students who wish to improve basic competencies and as a first step to entry to other programs; distance education, for students seeking an education and attempting to balance work and family while doing so; and the corporate college, providing customized training to meet the education and technical skill needs of business, non-profits, and governmental entities.

CCQ currently offers college-level freshman and sophomore academic courses leading to two-year Associate of Arts (AA), Associate of Science (AS) and Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degrees. All academic courses and degrees are designed to transfer to baccalaureate programs in four-year colleges and universities.

As a result of a our partnership with the Houston Community College in Texas, CCQ academic courses transfer by law to all Texas public universities and by agreement to most Texas private universities.

The Associate in Arts and Associate in Science associate academic degrees provide students with a solid learning foundation through a traditional liberal arts education. Courses are offered in the broad areas of fine arts/humanities, social and behavioral sciences, mathematics and natural sciences. The liberal arts help students develop critical and analytical skills demanded by our constantly changing physical and social environments. The associate of applied science degree provides more specialized education for students seeking employment in job fields where applied knowledge and specific skills are required.

Enrollment fees
A one-time nominal fee shall apply for the first enrollment.

Placement test fees
Registration fees for the placement test shall apply every time a student wishes to take the test.

Textbook fees
Reduced textbook fees shall apply to encourage students to keep, preserve and reuse books.

Student re-enrollment fees
A student is suspended in the following cases:

• If a student fails to attend the English language program, or all registered courses during a semester (at the transitional or college level), for a period exceeding the allowed period of absence (12.5% of the total number of lectures).
• If a student drops out from the English language program after the third week of study.
• If a student drops out, or fails to attend courses throughout the semester, without a documented and acceptable excuse in accordance with the regulations and policies of the Student Affairs department.
• Complete dropout of CCQ without an acceptable excuse in accordance with the regulations and policies of the Student Affairs department.
• A student is not allowed to re-enroll in CCQ until his/her suspension is lifted having paid the QR 5000 fee.

Re-enrollment fees in previously dropped or missed courses

A student is permitted to drop out or withdraw from any course (at the transition level or college level) during the first week of study. In such a case, a re-enrollment fee will apply if the student wishes to re-enroll in the course in a subsequent semester.

Admission Required Documents (New Student)

• The applicant must be Qatari or / Qatari mother.
• Final, official and certified high school transcript
• Official test score report with score 150 (Accuplacer) and above OR academic official and
• certified IELTS certificate with score 3.5 and above.
• Complete Online Admissions Application
• The student should come to Lusail Building (Male/Female) with all requirements after passing the placement test.

Qatari Student

• Photocopy of the applicant's Qatar ID card.
• Health Certificate issued inside Qatar.
• Final, official and certified high school transcript (private school certificates in Qatar/high
• school certificates outside Qatar SHOULD be equivalent to Qatari High School Certificate)
• Placement test score / IELTS
• Payment Receipt of Application Fees

Qatari mother Student

• Photocopy of the applicant's ID card.
• Health Certificate issued inside Qatar.
• Final, official and certified high school transcript (private school certificates in Qatar
• Should be equivalent to Qatari High School Certificate) Placement test score / IELTS
• Cetificates of grade 10 and 11 that have been studied in Qatar.
• Non-Qatari applicants must provide a copy of birth certificate + mother Qatari ID card

Complete Online Admission Application

• Application Instruction Guide will guide you through the online admissions application and answer any questions you may have regarding the online application process.
• All applicants to CCQ are required to apply to their intended college of study using the CCQ online admission application.
• Start creating your account with username and password "Remember to keep them is safe place".
• Complete the online admissions application at your own pace.
• Save your application to complete at a later time. Remember your Login ID and PIN.
• You can book a seat for the test after finishing applying online, it will cost (150 QR)

Pay Test Fee

All applicants to CCQ SHOULD pay test fees ONLINE that costs 150 QR using Visa or Master Cards only. Please click here to view the payment instructions

Submit Required Documents

• It is important to note that all required documents need to be submitted to the Admissions Department (Lusail Building) in order to complete your application
• All requirements may be submitted in-person by the admission deadline. Applicants should not submit any supporting documentation to the Admissions Department until they have submitted an admissions application.