Overview

About the program

The Texas A&M University at Qatar Ph.D. Fellows Program is for high-achieving students interested in earning a Ph.D. and focusing their research on areas of importance to Qatar who plan to work in Qatar after completion of their doctoral degree.

This Chemical Engineering program is truly unique for Qatar: Ph.D. Fellows will spend the first part of their doctoral studies (typically a year that can be extended to a second year) in a globally competitive environment.

When they come to Qatar, they will work on cutting-edge research projects under the supervision of Texas A&M at Qatar faculty and they will be involved in seminars, workshops and other academic activities together with other graduate students across Education City.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Chemical Engineering Process Analysis
Applications of Thermodynamics to Chemical Engineering
Chemical Engineering Kinetics and Reactor Design
Transport Phenomena
Chemical Engineering Laboratory Safety and Health
Graduate Mentoring Seminar

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-10-15 00:00:00
Starting 2025-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

Credits

64 SCH

64 or 96 hours, depending on the student’s previous degree(s)

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Chemical Engineering

Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

80

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Current résumé/CV
Statement of purpose
Provide email addresses of exactly three references that will provide us recommendations.
Upload transcripts from all previously attended universities.
Report your GRE scores

Tuition Fee

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International

36168 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 18084 USD per semester during 60 months.
National

36168 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 18084 USD per semester during 60 months.
In-State

16052 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8026 USD per semester during 60 months.

Living costs for Doha

4700 - 8800 QAR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.