Lusail: Lusail University and the Academic Bridge Program (ABP), part of Qatar Foundation’s Pre-University Education, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a strategic academic partnership aimed at supporting students’ smooth transition from preparatory studies to university-level education.
According to Qatar News Agency, the agreement is designed to streamline the transfer of credit hours earned by ABP students, enabling them to seamlessly pursue undergraduate degrees at Lusail University, specifically in Business Administration and Education in English Language Teaching.
The agreement aims to empower ABP graduates to build on the academic foundation laid during their preparatory year, enhancing their chances of university admission through an accredited credit transfer system.
This initiative reflects the shared commitment of both institutions to providing flexible learning opportunities and fostering long-term partnerships in support of lifelong education.
The statement explained that a key feature of the agreement is the ability for students to transfer up to 30 credit hours from the ABP to Lusail University, subject to academic equivalency approval. In addition, students who complete at least 21 credit hours with a minimum GPA of 2.0 (“Good”) may be exempt from English language proficiency requirements, further easing their path to university admission.
The agreement introduces a “1+3” model; one year at the ABP followed by three years at Lusail University, thus offering students the opportunity to accelerate their academic journey through credit transfers. However, students must still meet all academic requirements set by Lusail University in order to earn their degree.
In this context, President of Lusail University Prof. Nitham Hindi, expressed pleasure in establishing the collaboration with ABP. He highlighted that this partnership facilitates a smooth transition to undergraduate studies and reinforces the shared commitment to empowering students from different educational backgrounds.
Prof Hindi emphasized the importance of expanding access to higher education and providing opportunities for all students, aiming to nurture their academic potential and support them in achieving their goals.
For his part, ABP’s Director Dr. Saheim Khalaf Al-Temimi expressed satisfaction with the strategic agreement with Lusail University, which establishes a collaborative framework supporting and enhancing higher education pathways for students.
Dr. Al-Temimi noted that the agreement reflects the ABP’s vision of supporting diverse academic opportunities and empowering students to shape their future through an engaging learning environment, aiming to overcome the challenges they may face on their university journey.
He concluded by expressing optimism for a fruitful collaboration with Lusail University, valuing the efforts of both teams in realizing this initiative, and viewing it as the beginning of a successful chapter for students and an opportunity to strengthen integration within Qatar’s higher education landscape.