Undergraduate Admissions

Undergraduate Admissions · Living in Qatar

Start your Bachelor's or Diploma journey at UDST

Everything you need as a high school student or graduate living in Qatar, in one place: who can apply, what to prepare, the key dates, and what happens after you apply.

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Applications are now open. There is no admission intake for the Winter 2027 semester.

🌐 Applying from outside Qatar? We have a dedicated page with your deadlines, visa steps and everything you need to join us. International Students → 

Choose your path

You can choose up to three programs, in order of preference, in one application.

Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Applied bachelor's programs in Business, Computing and IT, Engineering and Technology, Health Sciences and General Education.

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Career-focused

Diploma & Advanced Diploma

Hands-on, applied programs that prepare you directly for the workplace.

View Diploma programs

Based on placement results

Foundation Program

You don't apply to the Foundation program directly. If your placement test scores are below the direct-entry level, you may be offered a place in it first, to prepare you for your chosen program. A place is not guaranteed.

About the Foundation Program

Am I eligible?

The minimum requirements for Bachelor's and Diploma programs, and what each college asks for.

60%Overall averageFinal high school year (Grade 12)
60%Each required subjectGrade 12 subjects required by your college
65+EnglishUDST placement, or IELTS 5.0 / TOEFL 49 / SAT 480
60+MathematicsUDST placement, or SAT Math 480 / ACT Math 19

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See what your college requiresSelect your college to see its Grade 12 subjects, English and Math requirements.
💼BusinessAll programs except Aviation✈️Aviation ManagementB.Sc., College of Business💻Computing & ITComputing and Information Technology⚙️Engineering & TechnologyEngineering and Technology🩺Health SciencesAll Health Sciences programs🎓General EducationGeneral Education programs
↑Select your college above to see its requirementsNot graded in percentages (British, American, IB, Indian, Pakistani, French and others)? UDST converts your grades using its approved method.
BUSINESSAll programs except Aviation Management
Overall Grade 12 average60% or higher
Grade 12 MathematicsNot required
Grade 12 required subjectsNone, for all schools

English

one of these
UDST placement test65 or higher
International testsIELTS Academic 5.0 (no band below 5.0) · TOEFL iBT 49 (no section below 12) · SAT English 480

Mathematics placement

one of these
UDST placement test60 or higher
International testsSAT Math 480 · ACT Math 19
Meet all of these? You can apply for direct entry.
Placement scores below direct entry? You may be considered for the Foundation program.
English placement below 35? Not eligible at this time, including Foundation. You can retake after 30 days.
AVIATION MANAGEMENTB.Sc. Aviation Management (College of Business)
Overall Grade 12 average60% or higher
Grade 12 Mathematics60% or higher

Grade 12 required subjects

60% minimum in each
Government schoolsPhysics or Chemistry
Private & international schoolsPhysics or Chemistry

English

one of these
UDST placement test65 or higher
International testsIELTS Academic 5.0 (no band below 5.0) · TOEFL iBT 49 (no section below 12) · SAT English 480

Mathematics placement

one of these
UDST placement test60 or higher
International testsSAT Math 480 · ACT Math 19
Meet all of these? You can apply for direct entry.
Placement scores below direct entry? You may be considered for the Foundation program.
English placement below 35? Not eligible at this time, including Foundation. You can retake after 30 days.
COMPUTING & ITCollege of Computing and Information Technology
Overall Grade 12 average60% or higher
Grade 12 Mathematics60% or higher

Grade 12 required subjects

60% minimum in each
Government schoolsPhysics or Chemistry
Private & international schoolsOne of: Physics, Chemistry, IT, Computer Science, Programming or Networking

English

one of these
UDST placement test65 or higher
International testsIELTS Academic 5.0 (no band below 5.0) · TOEFL iBT 49 (no section below 12) · SAT English 480

Mathematics placement

one of these
UDST placement test60 or higher
International testsSAT Math 480 · ACT Math 19
Meet all of these? You can apply for direct entry.
Placement scores below direct entry? You may be considered for the Foundation program.
English placement below 35? Not eligible at this time, including Foundation. You can retake after 30 days.
ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGYCollege of Engineering and Technology
Overall Grade 12 average60% or higher
Grade 12 Mathematics60% or higher

Grade 12 required subjects

60% minimum in each
Government schoolsPhysics or Chemistry
Private & international schoolsPhysics or Chemistry

English

one of these
UDST placement test65 or higher
International testsIELTS Academic 5.0 (no band below 5.0) · TOEFL iBT 49 (no section below 12) · SAT English 480

Mathematics placement

one of these
UDST placement test60 or higher
International testsSAT Math 480 · ACT Math 19
Meet all of these? You can apply for direct entry.
Placement scores below direct entry? You may be considered for the Foundation program.
English placement below 35? Not eligible at this time, including Foundation. You can retake after 30 days.
HEALTH SCIENCESCollege of Health Sciences
Overall Grade 12 average60% or higher
Grade 12 Mathematics60% or higher

Grade 12 required subjects

60% minimum in each
All schoolsDepends on your program:
  • Medical Imaging: Biology and Physics
  • Nursing: Chemistry, and Biology or Physics
  • Other Health Sciences programs: any two of Biology, Chemistry and Physics

English

one of these
UDST placement test65 or higher
International testsIELTS Academic 5.0 (no band below 5.0) · TOEFL iBT 49 (no section below 12) · SAT English 480

Mathematics placement

one of these
UDST placement test60 or higher
International testsSAT Math 480 · ACT Math 19
Meet all of these? You can apply for direct entry.
Placement scores below 65 (English) or 60 (Math)? Not eligible for direct entry at this time. You can retake the placement test after 30 days.
GENERAL EDUCATIONCollege of General Education
Overall Grade 12 average60% or higher
Grade 12 Mathematics60% or higher

Grade 12 required subjects

60% minimum in each
Government schoolsPhysics or Chemistry
Private & international schoolsPhysics or Chemistry

English

one of these
UDST placement test65 or higher
International testsIELTS Academic 5.0 (no band below 5.0) · TOEFL iBT 49 (no section below 12) · SAT English 480

Mathematics placement

one of these
UDST placement test60 or higher
International testsSAT Math 480 · ACT Math 19
Meet all of these? You can apply for direct entry.
Placement scores below direct entry? You may be considered for the Foundation program.
English placement below 35? Not eligible at this time, including Foundation. You can retake after 30 days.

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Good to know: SAT and ACT Math replace the UDST Math placement test only, not Grade 12 Mathematics. Admission is competitive: meeting the minimums makes you eligible to be considered, not guaranteed a place. Some programs have extra requirements, such as a portfolio, interview or health requirements.

🧮 Know your college's requirements?Now check your own grades and test scores for an instant answer. Check my eligibility ↓ 

Requirements by curriculumPlacement tests

Check your eligibility & tuition

Check your own grades, then estimate your tuition and fees.

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Quick check

Check your eligibility

Enter your Grade 12 results as percentages. Your result updates as you type.

IELTS needs no band below 5.0, and TOEFL no section below 12. Not graded in percentages (British, IB, American)? UDST converts your grades during the admission review.

Your result
Start by choosing a collegeThen enter your grades to see if you meet the minimum requirements.
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This is a guide only. Admission is competitive and depends on program capacity and the full review of your application.

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Estimate

Calculate your tuition

Estimate your fees for one semester or the full academic year, at the rates for students living in Qatar.

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Full-time study. For a Bachelor's degree, enter the credits you plan to take.

Estimated cost for one semester
QAR 0
!Tuition is waived for you. You still pay the registration fees and one-time fees shown below.
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Estimate based on the published UDST fees for students admitted from Fall 2020. Your student account shows the final amount.

Full tuition and feesScholarships & financial aid

How to apply in 6 steps

  1. Choose programsUp to three, in order of preference.
  2. Prepare documentsClear scans in PDF, JPEG or PNG.
  3. Book placement testsInside the online application, unless you are exempt.
  4. Apply onlineComplete all sections, pay QAR 300, then press Submit.
  5. Track your applicationCheck your To-Do List in the Applicant Portal.
  6. Accept & confirmAccept your offer and pay the seat confirmation fee.

Documents to prepare

  • High school certificate
  • Official high school transcript
  • MoEHE equivalency letter (private or international school graduates)
  • Valid passport copy
  • Valid Qatar ID (QID), if applicable

Still in Grade 12?

You can apply now with your Grade 11 or Grade 12 first-semester results. Upload your final transcript once you graduate. Offers made before final results are conditional.

Good to know

  • The QAR 300 application fee includes placement testing and is non-refundable.
  • Paying the fee does not submit your application: press Submit after payment.

Full How to Apply guide

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Ready to apply?

First-time applicantYou have never applied to UDST before. Create a new account in the online application.

Applied or studied beforeYou applied before or studied at UDST. Log in with your UDST ID or temporary ID. Please do not create a new account.

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Forgot your UDST ID or temporary ID? Email ithelpdesk@udst.edu.qa and the IT Help Desk will help you recover it.

Key dates

Deadlines for applicants living in Qatar.

15 October 2026
Applications open
1 November 2026
Placement testing opens
10 January – 31 March 2027
Amiri Scholarship application window

Living in Qatar

Applicants living in Qatar (2027)

  • 28 FebEarly acceptance application deadline
  • 15 MarEarly acceptance decisions begin
  • 30 AprOnline applications close
  • 7 MayPortfolio deadline (Digital Communication and Media Production)
  • 13 MayLast day for placement testing
  • 31 MayRegular admission decisions begin
  • 31 JulFinal school results and missing documents due
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Applying from outside Qatar? Your deadlines are on the International Students page.

International Students →

Full admissions timeline →

Fees & scholarships

Qatari students and children of Qatari mothers pay no tuition for undergraduate and Foundation programs (registration fees still apply). Use the calculator to see your full estimate.

💰 Want a personal estimate?Use the tuition calculator for one semester or the full academic year. Calculate your tuition ↑ 

Full tuition and fees

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Amiri Scholarship

For outstanding students. Applications open 10 January to 31 March 2027.

About the Amiri Scholarship

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Other scholarships & sponsorships

Including Education Above All, the Jassim and Hamad bin Jassim Foundation, and employer sponsorships.

Scholarships & Financial Aid

Frequently asked questions

Can I apply before I finish Grade 12?
Yes. Apply with your Grade 11 or Grade 12 first-semester results. Any offer will be conditional until you upload your final results by 31 July 2027.
How many programs can I apply to?
Up to three Bachelor's, Advanced Diploma or Diploma programs, listed in order of preference.
How long are placement test scores valid?
UDST placement scores are valid for two years. If you want to retake a test, there is a 30-day waiting period between attempts and a retake fee of QAR 200.
I paid the fee. Is my application submitted?
Not yet. After you return from payment, press Submit on the same page. You will receive a confirmation email (check your junk folder).
I live outside Qatar. Where do I start?
International applicants have earlier deadlines, different fees and visa steps. Please visit the International Students page for everything you need.

All admissions FAQs

Questions about your application?

The Admissions team is here to help. Please quote your Temporary ID or Student ID.

✉ admissions@udst.edu.qa ☎ 4495 2225 Apply Now