SAT in Qatar

    Digital SAT test centers operate across Doha, primarily at international schools and Qatar's Education City campuses. This page covers Qatar-specific test centers, fees, and score targets — including the Qatar Education City universities that accept SAT.

    Qatar SAT test centers

    • American School of Doha
    • Qatar Academy Doha
    • Doha College
    • Doha English Speaking School
    • The Learning Center (Education City)
    • American Academy in Education City

    SAT fee in Qatar

    Digital SAT registration: US $111 before optional or location-specific test-center fees. Your card issuer determines the QAR conversion.

    Qatar Education City universities that accept SAT

    Several US universities operate branch campuses in Doha's Education City and all accept SAT scores for admission.

    • Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar — SAT required; typical admits 1400+
    • Georgetown University in Qatar (School of Foreign Service) — SAT required; typical admits 1450+
    • Northwestern University in Qatar — SAT required; typical admits 1450+
    • Texas A&M University at Qatar — SAT required; typical admits 1300+
    • Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts in Qatar — SAT optional for arts programs
    • Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar — pre-medical program; rigorous academic credentials required

    Student action plan

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    What should I practice first?Your weaker section and the skills causing repeated misses.Start a targeted bank drill before taking another timed module.

    FAQs

    Where is the SAT held in Doha, Qatar?

    Doha SAT test centers include American School of Doha, Qatar Academy, Doha College, Doha English Speaking School, and Education City venues. Register via satsuite.collegeboard.org.

    Which universities in Qatar accept SAT?

    All six Education City branch campuses (Carnegie Mellon Qatar, Georgetown Qatar, Northwestern Qatar, Texas A&M at Qatar, VCUarts Qatar, Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar) accept SAT scores. Qatar University primarily uses its own admissions criteria.

    What SAT score is competitive at Georgetown Qatar?

    Georgetown University in Qatar admits typically score 1450+ on the SAT. The School of Foreign Service-Qatar program is highly selective with an acceptance rate around 15–20%.

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