University of Doha for Science and Technology opens admission for Fall 2022
Gulf Times
University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) has announced the opening of applications for the Fall 2022 Semester until May 26, 2022. Applicants can register online through the website “udst.edu.qa”. UDST has carefully planned its programs and educational approach to maximize benefit for its students. The University gives them the chance to be involved in a critical and integrative learning experience through simulated environments and workplace trainings to gain a deeper experience in their field of study and graduate with employable skills.
UDST offers 19 Applied Bachelor’s programs, 3 Applied Master’s programs in addition to 24 Diploma programs, 4 of them are completely new in Qatar: Bachelor of Applied Business Administration in Banking and Financial Technology; Bachelor of Applied Science in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence; Bachelor of Applied Science in Respiratory Therapy and Bachelor of Applied Science in Medical Radiography. All programs fall under 3 main streams: Engineering Technology and Industrial Trades, Business Management and Information Technology and Health Sciences. The total number of students recorded for the winter semester is 5,294.
Commenting on the announcement Dr. Salem Al-Naemi, UDST President said: “As a leader in the State for technical and vocational education and training, we strive to prepare our students for a lifetime of professional success. UDST campus is in constant motion and we are always on the search for innovation and cutting-edge technology that will serve the teaching process. We make sure to graduate talents that are capable of adapting to the requirements of an ever-evolving national and global economy. The significant enrollment surge that we have recently witnessed demonstrates the clear understanding that students and their families have of the strengths of the applied education model.”
At UDST both Qatari citizens and children of Qatari women are exempted from tuition fees for all undergraduate programs. This decision was announced by UDST's board of trustees in 2020 and gave these students a chance to study at the University and benefit from top-notch applied education. Academic entry criteria differ according to programs, nevertheless students need to present a high school graduation certificate, with an overall average of minimum 60% or an equivalent; a minimum required score or higher on the University’s English Placement Test and the completion of UDST’s Math Placement Test.
