Doha Institute holds second 'open day' for postgraduate programmes

The Doha Institute for Graduate Studies (DI) organised the second open day for students interested in completing their postgraduate studies in doctoral and masters programmes.The open day included presentations of the masters programmes, sharing of learning experiences, faculty presenting and discussing the available study options, and offering information as required to the audience in the designated kiosk of each programme.On this occasion, Naseema Abdeen, director of Communications and External Relations, spoke about the importance of this annual event as a bridge to enhance communication between the interested students and the DI, noting that the event allows the students to explore the academic programmes available and understand the admission requirements.It will also provide an opportunity for prospective students to interact with other students of the same discipline, enriching their knowledge and increasing their enthusiasm for discovering DI academic life, Abdeen added.Abdeen highlighted that these induction days are held periodically as part of the DI's tradition to clarify its mission of promoting scientific research and discovery as essential parts of the learning experience at different levels of study.The Doha Institute for Graduate Studies offers masters programmes through two schools — the School of Social Sciences and Humanities, and the School of Economics, Administration and Public Policy. The DI also offers eight doctoral programmes under both schools which are: Development Economics, Public Administration, Politics and International Relations, Linguistics and Arabic Lexicography, History, Sociology, Media Studies, and Critical Security Studies.The DI has already announced the dates for the online admission application for the academic year 2025-26 from Sept 1, 2024 up to Jan 15, 2025.