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Doha
The University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) has been officially established by Amiri Decision No. 13 of 2022, issued by the Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.
The official announcement was made at a press conference held at the university in the presence of HE Dr Mohammed bin Saleh Al-Sada, chairman of UDST Board of Trustees and former minister of energy and industry, and Dr Salem Al-Naemi, UDST president. UDST is the first National Applied University in the country.
The university boasts 20 years of applied education experience as a college in Qatar, with world-renowned faculty and state-of-the-art facilities. Students enrolled in UDST will have the chance to experience applied learning in technology-rich classrooms, workshops, laboratories and simulated environments. All curriculums are aligned to the labour market and the requirements of an ever-evolving economy.
The university offers more than 50 Applied Bachelor’s Degree and Master’s Degree programmes in addition to diplomas that fall under four main streams: Engineering Technology and Industrial Trades, Business Management, Computing and Information Technology and Health Sciences. Four programmes 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, Bachelor of Applied Science in Medical Radiography.
The university adopts a student-centred learning approach, by providing holistic support services such as: one-on-one tutoring, counselling, international study opportunities, Academic Help Centres and many extra-curricular activities.
Commenting on the establishment of the university, HE Al-Sada said: "The university’s name was chosen by HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, may God protect him. Science and Technology will become a core differentiator in attracting students and partners, nevertheless the university will offer many programmes in various fields. Under the guidance of the Amir, we will manage and develop University of Doha for Science and Technology as a world leading provider of applied education.”
Dr Al-Naemi said: "We will offer workplace training for students to gain a deeper experience in their field of study. We excel at applied research, where we propose innovative solutions to real challenges from within today’s world of work and we have a successful track record of partnering with a broad spectrum of employers and industry leaders to make sure our education meets the needs of today’s market.”
The university gives research high priority through its Applied Research and Innovation Center that supports research and innovation through strengthening Technical and Vocational learning, policy and practice. The university is developing a five-year research strategy to meet the country’s needs. The strategy is aligned with the national research priority areas such as sustainability, food security among others. Furthermore, UDST has a pre-incubation hub launched in partnership with Qatar Development Bank, that assists all entrepreneurial students, alumni to tap into the innovation ecosystem, and a library that provides thousands of online and offline resources and incorporates group study rooms and study carrels. The campus offers students a vibrant environment and gives them the chance to join clubs, sports teams and participate in many activities in addition to leadership development opportunities and student employment programme. There are male and female facilities that include: fitness rooms, swimming pools, sport & wellness courts and centers, cafeterias, and student lounges.
UDST will continue to offer 2-year and 3-year diplomas in addition to the new programmes, all framed within a student-centred approach.
Doha
The University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) has been officially established by Amiri Decision No. 13 of 2022, issued by the Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.
The official announcement was made at a press conference held at the university in the presence of HE Dr Mohammed bin Saleh Al-Sada, chairman of UDST Board of Trustees and former minister of energy and industry, and Dr Salem Al-Naemi, UDST president. UDST is the first National Applied University in the country.
The university boasts 20 years of applied education experience as a college in Qatar, with world-renowned faculty and state-of-the-art facilities. Students enrolled in UDST will have the chance to experience applied learning in technology-rich classrooms, workshops, laboratories and simulated environments. All curriculums are aligned to the labour market and the requirements of an ever-evolving economy.
The university offers more than 50 Applied Bachelor’s Degree and Master’s Degree programmes in addition to diplomas that fall under four main streams: Engineering Technology and Industrial Trades, Business Management, Computing and Information Technology and Health Sciences. Four programmes 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, Bachelor of Applied Science in Medical Radiography.
The university adopts a student-centred learning approach, by providing holistic support services such as: one-on-one tutoring, counselling, international study opportunities, Academic Help Centres and many extra-curricular activities.
Commenting on the establishment of the university, HE Al-Sada said: "The university’s name was chosen by HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, may God protect him. Science and Technology will become a core differentiator in attracting students and partners, nevertheless the university will offer many programmes in various fields. Under the guidance of the Amir, we will manage and develop University of Doha for Science and Technology as a world leading provider of applied education.”
Dr Al-Naemi said: "We will offer workplace training for students to gain a deeper experience in their field of study. We excel at applied research, where we propose innovative solutions to real challenges from within today’s world of work and we have a successful track record of partnering with a broad spectrum of employers and industry leaders to make sure our education meets the needs of today’s market.”
The university gives research high priority through its Applied Research and Innovation Center that supports research and innovation through strengthening Technical and Vocational learning, policy and practice. The university is developing a five-year research strategy to meet the country’s needs. The strategy is aligned with the national research priority areas such as sustainability, food security among others. Furthermore, UDST has a pre-incubation hub launched in partnership with Qatar Development Bank, that assists all entrepreneurial students, alumni to tap into the innovation ecosystem, and a library that provides thousands of online and offline resources and incorporates group study rooms and study carrels. The campus offers students a vibrant environment and gives them the chance to join clubs, sports teams and participate in many activities in addition to leadership development opportunities and student employment programme. There are male and female facilities that include: fitness rooms, swimming pools, sport & wellness courts and centers, cafeterias, and student lounges.
UDST will continue to offer 2-year and 3-year diplomas in addition to the new programmes, all framed within a student-centred approach.