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.
Why a Master's at UDST?
Gain specialized knowledge and skills that open doors to leadership roles.
Work on real-world challenges aligned with Qatar's national priorities.
Collaborate with industry leaders, international universities and global organizations.
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.
Entry requirements
Admission is based on your previous degree and the criteria set by each program.
- A relevant bachelor's degreeFrom a recognized institution.
- The program's academic criteriaMinimum cumulative GPA, work experience and any additional criteria set by the program.
- Proof of English proficiencyOne of the options below.
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.
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.
Key dates
Applications open
Placement / English testing opens
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
Fees & funding
Master's tuition is charged per credit hour and depends on your college and student status. Estimate your own cost below.
Estimate
Calculate your Master's tuition
Choose your program and how many credit hours you plan to take.
Enter the credit hours you plan to take. Your program page shows the total credit hours and study plan.
Estimated cost for one semester
Estimate based on the published UDST graduate fees. Your student account shows the final amount.
Graduate Sponsorship Research Award (GSRA)
Government-funded award providing comprehensive funding for research-based postgraduate study.
Financial incentives
Merit-based and need-based support, alumni waivers and graduate teaching assistantships.
Frequently asked questions
Can I study while I work?
What language are the programs taught in?
How many programs can I apply to?
My bachelor's degree was taught in English. Do I still need an English test?
When will I receive a decision?
Talk to Graduate Studies
Questions about programs, eligibility or funding? Book a personal consultation or contact us.