GRADUATE ADMISSIONS POLICY
1.0 Definitions
1.1 The following words and expressions shall have the meaning hereby assigned to them:
1.1.1 Accessibility Services: Additional support required by persons with learning, physical, and behavioral disabilities and/or challenges to enable them to pursue a specific activity.
1.1.2 Add/Drop Period: A period of time at the beginning of each Semester when Students can adjust schedules by adding and/or dropping Courses or changing Course Sections, defined in the approved Academic Calendar.
1.1.3 Admission: The process in which Applicants are evaluated for entry into a University Program.
1.1.4 Admission Cycle: Period of time during which applications are accepted for entry to a University Program.
1.1.5 Admission Requirements: The requirements for eligibility into a University Program.
1.1.6 Applicant: An individual who has submitted and completed an application to be admitted into a Program.
1.1.7 Conditional Admission: Instances when Admission is offered before one or more of Admission Requirements are met and is conditional on the outstanding requirements being met by a specified time.
1.1.8 Course: A set of Learning Sessions in a particular subject, with a defined scope and duration, and specific Learning Outcomes.
1.1.9 Credit: A unit of measurement assigned to a Course based on the total amount of learning time that counts toward a Program or credential completion, at a particular level of the Qatar National Qualification Framework.
1.1.10 Discontinued Student: A Student who was enrolled in a Program and has withdrawn voluntarily or involuntarily or has been made inactive due to no registration.
1.1.11 Program: A prescribed set of Courses leading to a qualification, including a Certificate, Diploma (2 years), Advanced Diploma (3 years), Bachelor, Post Graduate, Master, or Doctorate, according to the Qatar National Qualifications Framework.
1.1.12 Re-admission: The process in which an Applicant is admitted (or denied) into a University Program, when an Applicant has previously been admitted as a Student but has been Dismissed or has become a Discontinued Student.
1.1.13 Semester: A division of an Academic Year where a Student is enrolled in a Course(s) followed by an examination period.
1.1.14 Student: A person who is presently enrolled at the University in a Credit Course or who is designated by the University as a Student.
1.1.15 University: University of Doha for Science and Technology established by Emiri Resolution No. 13 of 2022.
1.1.2 Add/Drop Period: A period of time at the beginning of each Semester when Students can adjust schedules by adding and/or dropping Courses or changing Course Sections, defined in the approved Academic Calendar.
1.1.3 Admission: The process in which Applicants are evaluated for entry into a University Program.
1.1.4 Admission Cycle: Period of time during which applications are accepted for entry to a University Program.
1.1.5 Admission Requirements: The requirements for eligibility into a University Program.
1.1.6 Applicant: An individual who has submitted and completed an application to be admitted into a Program.
1.1.7 Conditional Admission: Instances when Admission is offered before one or more of Admission Requirements are met and is conditional on the outstanding requirements being met by a specified time.
1.1.8 Course: A set of Learning Sessions in a particular subject, with a defined scope and duration, and specific Learning Outcomes.
1.1.9 Credit: A unit of measurement assigned to a Course based on the total amount of learning time that counts toward a Program or credential completion, at a particular level of the Qatar National Qualification Framework.
1.1.10 Discontinued Student: A Student who was enrolled in a Program and has withdrawn voluntarily or involuntarily or has been made inactive due to no registration.
1.1.11 Program: A prescribed set of Courses leading to a qualification, including a Certificate, Diploma (2 years), Advanced Diploma (3 years), Bachelor, Post Graduate, Master, or Doctorate, according to the Qatar National Qualifications Framework.
1.1.12 Re-admission: The process in which an Applicant is admitted (or denied) into a University Program, when an Applicant has previously been admitted as a Student but has been Dismissed or has become a Discontinued Student.
1.1.13 Semester: A division of an Academic Year where a Student is enrolled in a Course(s) followed by an examination period.
1.1.14 Student: A person who is presently enrolled at the University in a Credit Course or who is designated by the University as a Student.
1.1.15 University: University of Doha for Science and Technology established by Emiri Resolution No. 13 of 2022.
1.2 Where a word or phrase is given a particular meaning, other parts of speech and grammatical forms of that word or phrase have corresponding meanings.
1.3 Where the context requires, words importing the singular shall include the plural and vice versa.
2.0 Policy Purpose
2.1 This policy establishes clear and consistently applied graduate program admission requirements, ensuring transparency and integrity in the student admission process.
3.0 Policy Scope
3.1 The policy applies to all applicants seeking graduate admission to the University.
3.2 This policy applies to all graduate programs.
3.2 This policy applies to all graduate programs.
4.0 Policy Statements
4.1 Graduate Application Requirements
4.1.1 Applicants must:
4.1.2 Demonstrated English language proficiency is a mandatory requirement for admission to all graduate programs. Sitting an English Placement Test is required from all Applicants seeking Graduate Admission to the University. In lieu of the English Placement Test, the University may accept valid test scores from other internationally recognized tests.
4.1.3 The University reserves the right to verify the authenticity of any submitted document with the issuing authority. Submission of false, misleading, or fraudulent information or documents will result in immediate disqualification, revocation of admission, or disciplinary action, as applicable.
a. satisfy the minimum graduate admission requirements and submit complete and accurate documentation within the specified deadlines as further detailed in the Graduate Admissions Procedure (PR-ST-17).
b. submit a fully completed online application within the published deadline and pay all required admission fees.
c. Applicants must provide authenticated copies of their academic qualifications along with any additional supporting documents specified in the application form and by the program.
b. submit a fully completed online application within the published deadline and pay all required admission fees.
c. Applicants must provide authenticated copies of their academic qualifications along with any additional supporting documents specified in the application form and by the program.
4.1.2 Demonstrated English language proficiency is a mandatory requirement for admission to all graduate programs. Sitting an English Placement Test is required from all Applicants seeking Graduate Admission to the University. In lieu of the English Placement Test, the University may accept valid test scores from other internationally recognized tests.
4.1.3 The University reserves the right to verify the authenticity of any submitted document with the issuing authority. Submission of false, misleading, or fraudulent information or documents will result in immediate disqualification, revocation of admission, or disciplinary action, as applicable.
4.2 Fees
4.2.1 Applicants must pay all required admission fees, tuition fees, and other applicable charges as specified by the University.
4.2.2 Payments must be made in accordance with established deadlines and procedures. Failure to complete payment may result in delays or cancellation of admission.
4.2.3 The University may impose administrative penalties or late fees for delayed payments as determined by the relevant policies or Board resolutions.
4.2.4 Admission, tuition, and related fees are subject to periodic review and change. Applicants are responsible for reviewing the published fee schedule at the time of application.
4.2.5 All fees paid are non-refundable unless otherwise specified by the relevant University policy.
4.2.2 Payments must be made in accordance with established deadlines and procedures. Failure to complete payment may result in delays or cancellation of admission.
4.2.3 The University may impose administrative penalties or late fees for delayed payments as determined by the relevant policies or Board resolutions.
4.2.4 Admission, tuition, and related fees are subject to periodic review and change. Applicants are responsible for reviewing the published fee schedule at the time of application.
4.2.5 All fees paid are non-refundable unless otherwise specified by the relevant University policy.
4.3 Graduate Admission Priority
4.3.1 Meeting the minimum admission requirements as outlined in the relevant Comprehensive Program Proposal does not guarantee acceptance. The University reserves the right to select the most qualified candidates in accordance with the following admission priority categories, as, and according to the pertinent procedures:
4.3.2 Applicants are required to submit supporting documentation to establish their Admission priority.
4.3.1.1 Priority A: Qatari Applicants/GCC Nationals
4.3.1.2 Priority B: Holders of Qatari Travel Documents;
4.3.1.3 Priority C: Applicants born to Qatari mothers living in Qatar/non-Qatari female spouses of Qatari nationals;
4.3.1.4 Priority D: Children of Diplomats;
4.3.1.5 Priority E: Children of University Employees;
4.3.1.6 Priority F: Applicants born in Qatar;
4.3.1.7 Priority G: Residents in Qatar;
4.3.1.8 Priority H: Applicants outside the foregoing categories, residing outside the State of Qatar.
4.3.1.2 Priority B: Holders of Qatari Travel Documents;
4.3.1.3 Priority C: Applicants born to Qatari mothers living in Qatar/non-Qatari female spouses of Qatari nationals;
4.3.1.4 Priority D: Children of Diplomats;
4.3.1.5 Priority E: Children of University Employees;
4.3.1.6 Priority F: Applicants born in Qatar;
4.3.1.7 Priority G: Residents in Qatar;
4.3.1.8 Priority H: Applicants outside the foregoing categories, residing outside the State of Qatar.
4.3.2 Applicants are required to submit supporting documentation to establish their Admission priority.
4.4 Graduate Program Admission Requirements
4.4.1 Applicants must have an undergraduate degree in a relevant field.
4.4.2 Applicant must meet all admission requirements prescribed by the program as outlined in the relevant Comprehensive Program Proposal.
4.4.2 Applicant must meet all admission requirements prescribed by the program as outlined in the relevant Comprehensive Program Proposal.
4.5 Conditional Admission
4.5.1 Applicants who submit unofficial documents for review will be considered for conditional admission.
4.5.2 Applicants with conditional offers must submit all required documents before the first day of classes in their admission Semester. Failure to satisfy the offer conditions may result in the revocation of Conditional Admission.
4.5.2 Applicants with conditional offers must submit all required documents before the first day of classes in their admission Semester. Failure to satisfy the offer conditions may result in the revocation of Conditional Admission.
4.6 Admitted Not Enrolled
4.6.1 Admitted Students who do not register for classes by the end of the Add/Drop Period will have their admission revoked. Application fees are non-refundable in such cases.
4.6.2 Admitted Not Enrolled Students must reapply for admission in a future Semester. All applicable fees must be paid at the time of reapplication.
4.6.3 Applicants are eligible to write the English placement test with each application.
4.6.2 Admitted Not Enrolled Students must reapply for admission in a future Semester. All applicable fees must be paid at the time of reapplication.
4.6.3 Applicants are eligible to write the English placement test with each application.
4.7 Re-admission
4.7.1 Re-admission Applicants may apply to their prior Academic Program or to any other Academic Program for which they are eligible unless previously dismissed.
4.7.2 The University reserves the right to deny re-admission based on academic performance, disciplinary history, or other legitimate institutional considerations.
4.7.2 The University reserves the right to deny re-admission based on academic performance, disciplinary history, or other legitimate institutional considerations.
4.8 Accessibility and Accommodation Services
4.8.1 Applicants requesting Accessibility and Accommodation Services are required to self-identify and provide supporting documentation from a licensed professional at the time of submitting their application.
4.8.2 The University may consult with appropriate medical or psychological professionals to determine reasonable accommodations.
4.8.2 The University may consult with appropriate medical or psychological professionals to determine reasonable accommodations.
4.9 Restrictions
4.9.1 The University reserves the right to revoke offers of Admission due to any action that could be considered contrary to the approved Student Conduct Policy (PL-ST-01) or applicable Qatari laws, or due to capacity or eligibility restrictions.
4.9.2 The University may refuse or revoke admission if the applicant has been previously dismissed from the University or another institution for academic or disciplinary reasons.
4.9.3 The University reserves the right to restrict admission to Programs where capacity, strategic priorities, or regulatory limitations apply.
4.9.2 The University may refuse or revoke admission if the applicant has been previously dismissed from the University or another institution for academic or disciplinary reasons.
4.9.3 The University reserves the right to restrict admission to Programs where capacity, strategic priorities, or regulatory limitations apply.
5.0 Procedures
5.1 The Vice-President, Student Affairs will ensure that procedures are developed for the execution of this policy and are implemented accordingly.
6.0 Related Documents
6.1 PL-ST-01: Student Conduct Policy – Establishes behavioral expectations for Students.
6.2 PL-ST-06: Transfer Policy – Details the process for transferring credits between institutions.
6.3 PL-ST-09: Registration Policy – Governs the registration process for Students.
6.4 PL-ST-18: Graduate Academic Standing Policy – Defines the criteria for maintaining academic eligibility.
6.5 PR-ST-17: Graduate Admissions Procedure – Outlines the procedural steps for implementing the Graduate Admissions Policy.
6.6 PL-ST-13: International Student Policy – Addresses specific considerations for international Applicants.
6.2 PL-ST-06: Transfer Policy – Details the process for transferring credits between institutions.
6.3 PL-ST-09: Registration Policy – Governs the registration process for Students.
6.4 PL-ST-18: Graduate Academic Standing Policy – Defines the criteria for maintaining academic eligibility.
6.5 PR-ST-17: Graduate Admissions Procedure – Outlines the procedural steps for implementing the Graduate Admissions Policy.
6.6 PL-ST-13: International Student Policy – Addresses specific considerations for international Applicants.