Doha Institute for Graduate Studies enrols 358 new students

Doha, Qatar: The Doha Institute for Graduate Studies announced yesterday the admission results for the Master s Programs and Doctoral Studies for the...

Doha, Qatar: The Doha Institute for Graduate Studies announced yesterday the admission results for the Master’s Programs and Doctoral Studies for the academic year 2024-2025.

The students were accepted based on a competitive evaluation process of over 13,000 applications from around 100 countries worldwide. The total number of accepted students this year is 358, 30% of which are Qatari Students.

The accepted students are distributed across 19 master’s programs and 8 Doctoral programs offered by the DI. 233 students are enrolled in the School of Social Sciences and Humanities, 125 in the School of Economics, Administration, and Public Policy, and 10 in the Doctoral Studies Programme. Dean of Student Affairs at the DI Dr. Ibrahim Freihat said: “All admission applications for the institute’s programs underwent a rigorous competitive evaluation of all applicants’ abilities. This included personal interviews conducted by the institute’s professors, as well as several vital indicators reflecting the quality and competence of the applicants.

“Notable among these indicators is the student’s outstanding academic performance in their undergraduate studies, which is fundamental for assessing their academic potential. Significant focus was also placed on the applicants’ research capabilities and proficiency in both Arabic and English, enhancing their ability to communicate and deeply understand the study content.”

He added that the student’s knowledge in their field of specialization and the breadth of their academic understanding were also evaluated. Finally, their contribution to community service was considered, as it reflects their commitment to actively contributing to community development and promoting values of teamwork and social responsibility.