About the Amiri Scholarship
University of Doha for Science and Technology has the privilege of receiving Amiri Scholarships which are awarded to eligible students residing in Qatar, and to international students from all over the world. The Amiri Scholarship - the most prestigious scholarship given by UDST - reflects the vision and continuous commitment of H.H. the Amir to promote and encourage excellence in education.
The purpose of the Amiri Scholarship at UDST is to enable exceptional students to pursue a degree in the applied fields of study offered by the University, to foster creativity and innovation in science and technology, and to experience Qatar’s diverse multicultural society.
FALL 2027 APPLICATIONS
10 January – 31 March 2027
Amiri Scholarship Benefits
STUDENTS WITHIN QATAR
Tuition fees waiver for obtaining a bachelor’s degree
Monthly stipend
Textbook fees waiver
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Tuition fees waiver for obtaining a bachelor’s degree
Monthly stipend
Textbook fees waiver
Health insurance
Accommodation and transportation
Coverage of visa processing fees
Annual one round trip economy class ticket
Eligibility Criteria
UDST is committed to supporting Qatar National Vision 2030 by providing equal educational opportunities to high-achieving students.
Students graduating from government, private, or international schools within or outside Qatar are eligible to apply for the Amiri Scholarship, subject to meeting the following requirements:
College-Specific Academic Requirements
In addition to achieving a minimum overall high school average of 90% or equivalent, applicants must meet the following final-year subject requirements:
College of Business
90%
Overall high school average
90%
Required subjects for the program:
- Aviation Management: Mathematics, and either Chemistry or Physics
- All other Business programs: no additional subject requirement
College of Computing and Information Technology
90%
Mathematics
90%
Chemistry or Physics
College of Engineering and Technology
90%
Mathematics
90%
Chemistry or Physics
College of Health Sciences
90%
Mathematics
90%
Each of the two required Science subjects (Biology, Chemistry, or Physics) for the program:
- Medical Imaging: Biology and Physics
- Nursing: Chemistry, and either Biology or Physics
- All other Health Sciences programs: any two of Biology, Chemistry, and Physics
College of General Education
90%
Mathematics
90%
One Science subject (Chemistry or Physics)
Applicants must satisfy both the scholarship eligibility criteria and the admission requirements of their selected academic program.
High School Qualifications
The requirements above apply to all high school qualifications after approved grade conversion. Select your qualification to see what to submit.
Qatari General Secondary / Applied Technology Secondary
WHAT TO SUBMIT
Your final Grade 12 certificate showing:
- your overall Grade 12 average; and
- your final Grade 12 grades in the Mathematics, Science (Physics, Chemistry, and Biology), and Technology subjects required by the selected college.
American High School Diploma / SABIS
WHAT TO SUBMIT
Grade 12 transcript showing the Mathematics, Science (Physics, Chemistry, and Biology), and Technology courses required by the selected college.
British (IGCSE, GCSE, AS Level, A Level)
WHAT TO SUBMIT
Your IGCSE / GCSE (O Level) certificates, and your AS Level or A Level results if you have them.
- The required Mathematics, Science (Physics, Chemistry, and Biology), and Technology subjects are accepted at any level: O Level, AS Level, or A Level.
- If you took a required subject at more than one level, the highest level is the one considered.
International Baccalaureate (IB)
WHAT TO SUBMIT
IB results showing the required Mathematics, Science (Physics, Chemistry, and Biology), and Technology subjects. The IB pathway, subject levels, and grade conversion are assessed during the admission review.
Indian (CBSE / HSC), Pakistani (HSC), and Bangladeshi (HSC)
WHAT TO SUBMIT
Final board and school results for the required subjects. Applicants from a commerce stream who studied pure Mathematics or pre-calculus are reviewed individually for program-specific eligibility.
French Baccalaureate
WHAT TO SUBMIT
Final-year results for the required Mathematics, Science (Physics, Chemistry, and Biology), and Technology subjects. Grades are converted using the approved methodology before the UDST minimum is applied.
Other qualifications
WHAT TO SUBMIT
Final school transcript showing the required subjects, for individual review.
Scholarship Award Maintenance Requirements
Scholarship awards are reviewed at the end of each academic year to ensure that the Student has satisfied the Scholarship’s minimum maintenance criteria, per the following (Bachelor’s Degree):
3.00
Minimum CGPA
12
Minimum earned credits per semester
Fall and Winter only
3–9
Earned credits per semester
Spring semester only
30
Expected minimum earned credits per academic year
4 years
Maximum duration of scholarship award
In order to maintain their Scholarship, the Student must satisfy the minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA), earned Credit requirements, and must not exceed the duration of the Scholarship award.
Registration and study requirements
- Must register for the Fall and Winter semesters as full-time students until graduation, unless approved for a reduced Course load based on Course load reduction criteria detailed in the Scholarship and Financial Assistance Policy (PL-ST-11) and related Procedure (PR-ST-11), and the University’s other related policies and procedures.
- Exemptions may be granted on a case-by-case basis subject to the University prior written approval.
- No gap in study and/or deferral of the Scholarship award is allowed without prior approval, subject to the criteria and procedures detailed in the Scholarship and Financial Assistance Policy (PL-ST-11) and Procedure (PR-ST-11).
Course Withdrawal Policy
- Scholarship recipients must maintain the minimum credit load requirement as outlined above.
- Requests to drop courses that would result in falling below the minimum credit load requirement will be denied.
- Exceptions may be considered on a case-by-case basis depending on the urgency and nature of the situation.
- If the course drop request does not cause a breach of the minimum credit load requirement, the request may be approved in writing at the discretion of the Scholarship Committee.
- Any financial charges incurred due to dropping a course after the official add/drop period shall be borne by the Student.
The Student is expected to adhere to the University’s academic regulations, policies, and procedures.
Meeting the minimum eligibility requirements does not guarantee admission to UDST or the award of the Amiri Scholarship. Applications are assessed competitively based on academic performance, standardized test results, extracurricular achievements, program admission requirements, and the availability of scholarship awards.
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