UDST Policies and Procedures

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​University of Doha for Science and Technology Policies and Procedures Manual

UDST Policies and Procedures support and promote the University's Mission, ensure proper governance, define standards, foster institutional excellence, improve operational capability, and ensure institutional growth in a manner that is in compliant with applicable Qatar Vision 2030, laws and regulations and international best practices.

Institutional Excellence Directorate is the custodian for all University policies and procedures and responsible for updating and maintaining the policies webpage. If you have any questions concerning the policies or procedures, please contact the Institutional Excellence Directorate through 

Email: policy@udst.edu.qa    

Phone: 4495 2193

 

 

 

POLICY TITLE

POLICY NUMBER

Quality Assurance PolicyPL-GV-12
Non-Discrimination PolicyPL-GV-11
Whistleblowing PolicyPL-GV-09
Anti-bribery PolicyPL-GV-02

 

POLICY TITLE

POLICY NUMBER

Academic Annual Leave Policy - V2 PL-AC-06
Academic Appraisal Policy -V2PL-AC-09
Academic Appraisal Procedure-V1 PR-AC-09
Academic Credentials Policy - V2 PL-AC-02
Academic Freedom Policy- V2 PL-AC-10
Academic Freedom Procedure - V1PR-AC-10
Academic Members' Retention Policy- V2 PL-AC-12
Academic Professional Development Policy-V2PL-AC-11
Academic Professional Development Procedure - V1PR-AC-11
Academic Qualifications Policy -V3PL-AC-03
Credit Hour Policy-V2PL-AC-26
Intellectual Property Policy -V1PL-AC-14
Joint Appointment Policy - V1 PL-AC-20
Program Accreditation and Certification Policy- V2PL-AC-16
Examination Policy- V1 PL-AC-07
Academic Members Conduct Policy - V1PL-AC-15
New Program Development and Approval Policy - V1PL-AC-17
Program Review Policy - V1PL-AC-18
Program Review Procedure - V1PR-AC-18
Curriculum Enhancement Policy - V1PL-AC-19
Academic Adjunct Appointment Policy - V2PL-AC-22
 Academic Recruitment Policy - V1PL-AC-23
Teaching Observation Policy - V1PL-AC-25 
Learning Outcomes Assessment Policy - V1PL-AC-29 
Visiting Academics Policy - V1PL-AC-35
Program Accreditation and Certification Procedure - V1PR-AC-16
New Program Development and Approval Procedure -  V1PR-AC-17
Curriculum Enhancement Procedure - V1PR-AC-19
Program Advisory Committee Procedure- V1PR-AC-27
Academic Recruitment Procedure- V1PR-AC-23
Academic Credentials Procedure- V1PR-AC-02-01
Teaching and Learning Policy- V1PL-AC-28
Program Advisory Committee Policy- V1PL-AC-27 
Academic Members Conduct Policy-V1PL-AC-15

 

 

Policy TitlePolicy Number

Student Conduct Policy-V3

Pl-ST-01
Student Conduct Procedure-V1PR-ST-01
Academic Schedule Policy-V1Pl-ST-02
Academic Scheduling Procedure PR-ST-02
Student Attendance Policy-V1Pl-ST-03
Student Attendance Procedure-V2PR-ST-03
Student Appeals Policy-V1Pl-ST-04
Academic Standing Policy-V4Pl-ST-05
Academic Standing Procedure-V1PR-ST-05
Transfer Policy-V2 PL-ST-06
Admissions Policy-V2Pl-ST-07
Admissions Procedure-V1PR-ST-07
Final Grade Policy-V2Pl-ST-08
Final Grade Procedure-V2 PR-ST-08
Registration Policy-V2Pl-ST-09
Registration Procedure-V1PR-ST-09
Sport and Wellness Facilities and Services Usage Policy-V1Pl-ST-10
Student Engagement Policy-V1Pl-ST-12
Student Council Procedure-V1PR-ST-12-02
International Student Policy-V1 Pl-ST-13
International Student Procedure-V1PR-ST-13
Graduation Policy-V1 Pl-ST-14
Student Counselling Services Policy-V1PL-ST-16
Graduate Admissions Policy-V1Pl-ST-17
Graduate Academic Standing Policy-V2 Pl-ST-18
Graduate Academic Standing Procedure-V1PR-ST-18
Graduate Final Grade Policy-V1Pl-ST-19
Graduate Final Grade Procedure-V1PR-ST-19
Use of Library Space Policy-V1Pl-ST-22
Digital Media Centre Booking Procedure-V1PR-ST-22-01
Library Study Room Booking Procedure-V1PR-ST-22-02
Right Refuse Service Procedure-V1PR-ST-22-03
Scholarship and Financial Assistance Policy PL-ST-11
Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) Policy-V1PL-ST-27
Student Conduct Procedure - V3PR-ST-01
Student Exchange Procedure - V1PR-ST-29
Student Grievance Policy - V1PL-ST-30
Student Assistants Policy- V1PL-ST-15

 

POLICY TITLE

POLICY NUMBER

Funded Research Policy - V2 PL-AC-08
Intellectual Property Policy - V2PL-AC-14
Research Ethics Policy - V1PL-AC-32

POLICY TITLE

Student-Organized On-Campus Events and Gatherings Guidelines
 
 

​Policies and Procedures References and Acknowledgements

  • List of references and resources that have been used in, and impacted, the development of the policies and procedures are available in the [References to the Published Policies and Procedures Manual] document.
  • References and resources listed were added post Board approval of the policies except for Academic Appraisal Policy, Academic Freedom Policy, Academic Members' Retention Policy, Credit Hour Policy, Intellectual Property Policy, and Student Conduct Policy.
 

General Considerations 

  • The policies, procedures, bylaws, regulations, and instructions (UDST Materials) published on the website are the property of the University of Doha for Science and Technology (University). You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, publish, display, modify, create derivative works, transmit, store, or in any way exploit any part or all of the UDST Materials, except with the prior written permission of UDST, or - if a member of UDST staff - as is, and to the extent required for the performance of your duties and obligations for the benefit of the University only. For the avoidance of doubt, nothing herein grants you ownership rights to any part of the UDST Materials viewed through the Site.
  • Publication on the website does not guarantee that the versions published are up-to-date. The University's Board of Trustees, or President, as the case may be, may add, amend or repeal any policy, procedure or bylaw, and failure to timely post such changes to this website shall not be construed as a waiver of enforcement.
  • Arabic version of policies and their related procedures will be added later.