Academic Bridge Programme records growth in applications and enrolment
<p>Doha, Qatar: The Academic Bridge Program (ABP), part of QF’s Pre University Education has recorded significant growth in applications and student enrolment for the current academic year 2026-2027, reflecting increasing demand for its programs and academic pathways designed to prepare students for the transition to university and equip them with strong academic foundations for their future.</p>…
Doha, Qatar - The Academic Bridge Program (ABP), part of Qatar Foundation's Pre University Education, has seen significant growth in applications and student enrollment for the 2026-2027 academic year, indicating a rising demand for its academic pathways. Applications increased by 35% compared to the previous year, while enrollment grew by 40%, totaling 255 students.
This year's students are pursuing diverse academic tracks, with 45% in STEM, 26% in Social Sciences, 25% in Humanities and Visual Arts, and 4% in the newly introduced medical track. Additionally, 39 students, or 16% of the body, are enrolled via the Tajseer pathway, bridging high school graduates from arts/literary to STEM subjects.
The student body is largely Qatari, comprising 94% of the enrollment, with an international cohort of 6%, including students from the United Kingdom, China, and Syria. ABP's graduates have achieved impressive outcomes, with 78% of the 2025-2026 cohort enrolling at universities in Education City, and 98% securing admission to leading universities in Qatar and internationally, marking the highest success rate in the program's 25-year history.
Dr. Hareb Mohammed Al Jabri, Assistant Undersecretary for Higher Education Affairs at the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, highlighted the ABP's strategic role in enhancing students' transition to higher education and developing a skilled workforce aligned with Qatar's development priorities. Dr. Saheim Khalaf Al-Temimi, Director of ABP, expressed pride in the program's growth, attributing it to increasing confidence among students and parents in ABP's role in preparing them for university success.
The Director emphasized the program's commitment to empowering students to achieve their full potential.
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