Graduate Admissions

Graduate Admissions

Advance your career with a UDST Master's degree

Applied Master's programs built for ambitious professionals: industry-relevant study, applied research, and flexible scheduling for working students.

Rolling admissions. Complete applications are reviewed in the order they are received, and programs may fill before the closing date. Apply early.

Why a Master's at UDST?

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Advance your career
 

Gain specialized knowledge and skills that open doors to leadership roles.

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Applied research
 

Work on real-world challenges aligned with Qatar's national priorities.

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Valuable connections
 

Collaborate with industry leaders, international universities and global organizations.

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Study while you work
 

Most programs offer flexible scheduling for working professionals.

Our Master's programs

13 programs across five colleges. You can apply to one program per admission cycle.

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Business
4 programs
M.Sc. Accounting and Finance
M.Sc. Human Resource Management
Executive Master of Health Administration
M.Sc. Digital Marketing and Entrepreneurship
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Computing & IT
2 programs
M.Sc. Artificial Intelligence and Cognitive Cybersecurity
M.Sc. Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
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Engineering & Technology
2 programs
M.Sc. Process Safety
M.Sc. Telecommunications and Network Engineering
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Health Sciences
3 programs
M.Sc. Critical Care Paramedicine
M.Sc. Diabetes Care and Patient Education
M.Sc. Midwifery
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General Education
2 programs
M.Sc. STEM and TVET Education
M.Sc. Teaching STEM

See program pages for program-specific requirements

Entry requirements

Admission is based on your previous degree and the criteria set by each program.

  1. A relevant bachelor's degreeFrom a recognized institution.
  2. The program's academic criteriaMinimum cumulative GPA, work experience and any additional criteria set by the program.
  3. Proof of English proficiencyOne of the options below.
70+UDST English Placement TestMinimum score
6.0IELTS AcademicNo band below 6.0 Β· valid within 2 years
72TOEFL iBTMin. 17 listening, 18 reading, 20 speaking, 17 writing Β· valid within 2 years

Some programs also require an interview, professional experience or a professional license. Applicants to AI and Cognitive Cybersecurity are expected to have undergraduate knowledge of calculus, linear algebra, and probability and statistics.

Full Master's admission requirements

How to apply

Documents to prepare

  • Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Official university transcript
  • Valid passport copy, and QID if applicable
  • English proficiency result (UDST test, IELTS or TOEFL)
  • CV, recommendation letters or professional license, where the program requires them

Documents not in English need an official English translation.

Your application in 4 steps

  • Step 1Choose one Master's program and check its requirements.
  • Step 2Create your account at the online application and upload your documents.
  • Step 3Book the English test inside the application if you need it.
  • Step 4Pay the QAR 300 fee, then press Submit.

Full How to Apply guide

Key dates

15 October 2026
Applications open
1 November 2026
Placement / English testing opens
1 March 2027
Rolling admission decisions begin

Living in Qatar

Local applicants (2027)

  • 1 MarRolling admission decisions begin
  • 22 AugOnline applications close
  • 7 SepLast day for placement / English testing
  • 7 SepMissing documents due

Living outside Qatar

International applicants (2027)

  • 1 MarRolling admission decisions begin
  • 7 JunOnline applications close
  • 7 SepLast day for placement / English testing
  • 7 SepMissing documents due

Full Master's timeline

Fees & funding

Master's tuition is charged per credit hour and depends on your college and student status. Estimate your own cost below.

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Estimate

Calculate your Master's tuition

Choose your program and how many credit hours you plan to take.

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Enter the credit hours you plan to take. Your program page shows the total credit hours and study plan.

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No tuition exemption for Master's. Master's tuition applies to both Qatari and non-Qatari students.
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Estimate based on the published UDST graduate fees. Your student account shows the final amount.

Full tuition and fees

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Graduate Sponsorship Research Award (GSRA)

Government-funded award providing comprehensive funding for research-based postgraduate study.

About GSRA

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Financial incentives

Merit-based and need-based support, alumni waivers and graduate teaching assistantships.

Graduate scholarships

Frequently asked questions

Can I study while I work?
Yes. Most programs offer flexible scheduling to accommodate working professionals.
What language are the programs taught in?
English is the primary language of instruction.
How many programs can I apply to?
One Master's program per admission cycle.
My bachelor's degree was taught in English. Do I still need an English test?
You need proof of English proficiency through the UDST English Placement Test (70+), IELTS Academic (6.0) or TOEFL iBT (72). Contact Graduate Studies about your situation before you apply.
When will I receive a decision?
Decisions are issued on a rolling basis from 1 March 2027, in the order complete applications are received. The earlier you apply, the earlier you hear.

Graduate Studies at UDST

Talk to Graduate Studies

Questions about programs, eligibility or funding? Book a personal consultation or contact us.