University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) has kicked off the new academic year 2022-2023 with close to 6,000 new and returning students and several new programmes.
This year saw an increase of 15% in the application rate after announcing 12 new programmes that UDST has made available for the fall term across four different Colleges of Business Management, Computing and Information Technology, Engineering and Health Sciences.
Dr Salem Al-Naemi, president of UDST said: “UDST’s core values of performance, excellence, and achievement are the foundation of our commitment towards our students and our nation. Our aim is to help our community self-develop and seek innovation that serves society and achieves sustainability under the Qatar National Vision 2030. We have developed and actioned many strategies in collaboration with our partners which will result in the reveal of multiple unique projects that will benefit our society and position UDST as a leading institution in applied education.”
Prior to the first day of classes, students took part in orientation sessions organised by the Student Engagement Department. New students were introduced to the many advanced laboratory and simulation facilities that the campus boasts, and were able to meet highly skilled counsellors who will be supporting them through their study journey. Furthermore, students had the opportunity to engage in different activities and join clubs and a wide variety of sports teams.
At UDST both Qatari citizens and children of Qatari women are exempt from the payment of tuition fees for bachelor’s degree and diploma programmes.
UDST offers applied Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programmes in addition to diplomas and certificates. 62 programmes are tailored to the needs of Qatar’s economy, of which eight are unique 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; Bachelor of Applied Science in Digital Communications and Media Production; Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering - Applied Electrical Power and Renewable Energy; Bachelor of Engineering in Construction Engineering; Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering - Applied Automation and System Control Engineering.
This year saw an increase of 15% in the application rate after announcing 12 new programmes that UDST has made available for the fall term across four different Colleges of Business Management, Computing and Information Technology, Engineering and Health Sciences.
Dr Salem Al-Naemi, president of UDST said: “UDST’s core values of performance, excellence, and achievement are the foundation of our commitment towards our students and our nation. Our aim is to help our community self-develop and seek innovation that serves society and achieves sustainability under the Qatar National Vision 2030. We have developed and actioned many strategies in collaboration with our partners which will result in the reveal of multiple unique projects that will benefit our society and position UDST as a leading institution in applied education.”
Prior to the first day of classes, students took part in orientation sessions organised by the Student Engagement Department. New students were introduced to the many advanced laboratory and simulation facilities that the campus boasts, and were able to meet highly skilled counsellors who will be supporting them through their study journey. Furthermore, students had the opportunity to engage in different activities and join clubs and a wide variety of sports teams.
At UDST both Qatari citizens and children of Qatari women are exempt from the payment of tuition fees for bachelor’s degree and diploma programmes.
UDST offers applied Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programmes in addition to diplomas and certificates. 62 programmes are tailored to the needs of Qatar’s economy, of which eight are unique 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; Bachelor of Applied Science in Digital Communications and Media Production; Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering - Applied Electrical Power and Renewable Energy; Bachelor of Engineering in Construction Engineering; Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering - Applied Automation and System Control Engineering.
