All eligible applicants to University of Doha for Science and Technology must write both an English and Math Test to determine their placement at the College. The Academic English Placement (AEP) and Academic Math Placement (AMP) Tests are placement tools administered to all new students enrolled in a diploma or certificate program in order to provide information about their academic skills in English and mathematics.
About the TC
In January 2007, the University of Doha (UDST) established the UDST Testing Centre.
The Testing Centre was designed to address the testing needs of UDST in the areas of entrance, placement, and exit testing for its regular programs, as well as for Corporate Services. It also serves the larger community as an approved center for the administration of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) test, in addition to providing proctoring services for institutions outside Qatar.
The Testing Centre is located on the second floor of the Administration Building (Building 3). There are five test rooms, three of which have computer labs, eight oral interview rooms, administrative offices, a reception and two waiting areas for clients.
All assessments delivered through the TC are secure exams. This means there are strict guidelines and procedures in place to protect the security and integrity of tests and to ensure all candidates receive fair and equal treatment. For the standards and practices the Testing Centre strives to attain, please see Principles of Good Practice for ALTE Examinations at www.alte.org.
Proctoring Details
The Testing Centre provides professional and secure proctoring services to those individuals studying at educational institutions outside Qatar and are required to take exams while in Doha.
Regular proctoring services can start at 8:30 a.m., with all testing to be completed by 3:00 p.m. Written requests for all proctoring services must be made a minimum of 10 working days in advance. Alternative dates for proctoring services may be available, if scheduling permits.
Unless the institute has a long standing billing agreement set up with UDST, a proctoring fee of 200 QR per test is required to be paid on the scheduled test day by the candidate. Courier costs may also apply. If a candidate wishes to reschedule his exam, in 2 or less working days without a valid medical note or police report, an additional fee will be applied. Proctoring services are provided free to UDST employees and students.
Academic ENGLISH Placement
The Academic English Placement (AEP) tool is an online adaptive test designed to assess an applicant's English language ability. The test results are used to place students in classes at UDST. Applicants requiring additional language support depending on eligibility and availability may be eligible to take English language classes at UDST to ensure future success in their program of study.
Please click here to see a sample AEP
Frequently Asked Questions:
You must register for and do both tests and obtain the appropriate result to enter into academic programs at UDST unless you have a valid IELTS or TOEFL score. If you have a valid IELTS or TOEFL score you will only have to take the Academic Math Placement test.
The current application fee of 300 QR covers both the AEP and AMP.
After your application has been processed, and you have paid all fees, you will receive an email with an online link where you can go to book your test(s). You can also visit the Admissions Office to check your status and book your test(s).
UDST uses the Oxford Online Placement Test to screen and place potential students for admission. The test is a computerized test that is designed to adapt to your language level. This means that questions are selected for you depending on your English proficiency.
The exam will take between 45-90 minutes, depending on your performance.
The test has two parts.
The Use of English section has grammar, short reading passages and fill in the blanks.
In the Listening section, you will be asked to listen to short conversations or narratives and answer multiple choice questions. You can listen to the passage 2 times
Click here to see the format of the test.
Yes. Testing accommodations are available to applicants with special needs. It is your responsibility to identify your special need when you apply to UDST. You must provide the Registrar’s Office with valid medical documentation regarding your special need. The documentation will be reviewed by a counselor to determine what testing accommodations may be necessary. If you feel you have a special need and you do not have documentation, you will be required to meet with one of the college counselors.
Failure to notify the Registrar’s Office of the need for testing accommodation does not warrant a re-test. It is the responsibility of the candidate to identify their special need before writing the AEP.
You must bring:
- your original passport or national ID card. No photocopies will be accepted. Without proper ID, you will not be permitted to write the test. No exceptions.
All test materials including writing materials will be provided by the UDST Testing Centre. No calculators or personal items are allowed in the test room
You must be at the UDST Testing Centre 30 minutes before the scheduled test time.
Your test results will be emailed to you between 2 to 5 business days.
Yes, you can retake the AEP but you must wait 30 days between testing. Take the time between tests to improve your English, For each test series taken, the 200 QR test fee will apply.
Academic Math Placement
The Academic Math Placement (AMP) is a test that measures a student's current mathematical skills. The results help to advise students on the appropriate mathematics course in which to enroll in order to complete the mathematics requirement for a particular program of study. At UDST, there are two parts to the AMP: AMP 1 and AMP 2. AMP 1 determines a student’s math admission score to the university. AMP 2 determines whether or not a student can be exempted from undergraduate math courses.
Please review the diagram and explanation below to understand all the important information
Academic Math Placement 1 (AMP 1)
AMP 1 is a test of basic mathematics skills to measure a student’s proficiency in specific areas of high school math. All students applying to UDST must register for AMP 1. You can only be exempt from writing AMP 1 if you have advanced standing for credit earned in previous studies based on an acceptable score to UDST.
Registering for the Test
You can book an appointment on the UDST Testing Centre website Click Here to write AMP 1. Appointments are available during set testing periods. The test date, time, and location are confirmed after registering for AMP 1.
Preparing for the Test
To prepare for the test, UDST provides a study guide Click Here. This guide helps you identify any weaknesses in certain math skills to improve upon before taking the test. The internet is also a great source of practice problems.
Test Topics
| Real Numbers | Functions | Fractions | Decimals | Formula Rearrangement |
| Percent | Solving Equations | Word Problems | Laws of Exponents | Whole Numbers and Integers |
| Negative Exponents | Polynomials | Factoring | Data Measurement | Rational Expressions |
| Geometry | Equation of Straight Lines | Logarithms | Trigonometry | Systems of Equations & Inequalities |
Test Details
AMP 1 is a computer-based test consisting of 60 multiple-choice questions. The time limit is two hours. Please arrive 30 minutes before the scheduled test time with an original, valid passport or national ID card. No photocopies are accepted. Without proper ID, you cannot write the test. The UDST Testing Centre provides all test materials including calculators (Casio fx-85Es or Casio fx- 991ES PLUS), formula sheet, and writing materials. All personal items must remain outside the test room. Test results are emailed to you 2 to 5 business days after the test date.
Special accommodations are available if you have special needs. It is your responsibility to self-identify the need with valid documentation at the time of application. A university counsellor reviews the documentation to determine what testing accommodations may be necessary. Failure to notify UDST of the need for testing accommodation does not permit a re-test.
Test Results
| AMP 1 Score | Course Registration Requirement |
|---|---|
| Low* | Foundation Mathematics |
| Pass | MATH1010 or MATH1070 |
| High Pass | Register for AMP Part 2 |
*If you receive a score of low, you may register for and attempt AMP 1 again after thirty (30) days. A 200 QR fee applies.
Academic Math Placement 2 (AMP 2)
AMP 2 is a test of advanced skills in mathematics to measure a student’s proficiency in areas of advanced algebra and functions, analytical trigonometry, and other precalculus topics. Only students with a high pass score on AMP 1 are eligible to write AMP 2.
Registering for the Test
You can book an appointment for AMP 2 by emailing mathplacement@udst.edu.qa There is no fee to write AMP 2. Only one attempt is permitted. Appointments are available during set testing periods. The test date, time, and location are confirmed after registering for AMP 2.
Preparing for the Test
To prepare for the test, UDST recommends a thorough review of advanced math topics from two main resources. Electronic copies are available for purchase at the UDST bookstore or from online bookshops.
- Miller, O’Neill and Hyde. (2018). Intermediate Algebra (6th Ed.). ISBN13:9781264859283
- Miller, J. and Gerken, D. (2018). Precalculus (2nd ed). ISBN13: 9780078035609
Test Topics
| Trigonometric Functions | Trigonometric Expressions | Trigonometric Equations | Radian & Degree Measure | Absolute Value & Radical Equations |
| Polynomial Functions | Logarithmic Functions | Exponential Functions | Inverse Functions | The Circle |
| Applications of Functions | Even and Odd Functions | Graphical Analysis of Functions | Transformations of Functions | Introduction to Linear Algebra |
| Asymptotic Behavior | Complex Numbers | Rational Equations | Linear Inequalities | The Parabola |
Test Details
AMP 2 is a computer-based test consisting of 60 multiple-choice questions. The time limit is two hours. Please arrive 30 minutes before the scheduled test time with an original, valid passport or national ID card. No photocopies are accepted. Without proper ID, you cannot write the test. The UDST Testing Centre provides all test materials including calculators (Casio fx-85Es or Casio fx- 991ES PLUS) and writing materials. A formula sheet is neither required nor permitted during AMP 2. All personal items must remain outside the test room. Test results are emailed to you 2 to 5 business days after the test date.
Special accommodations permitted for AMP 1 also apply to AMP 2.
Test Results
| AMP 2 Score | Course Exemption | Course Registration Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Low | None | MATH1010 or MATH1070 |
| Medium |
MATH1010 or MATH1070 |
MATH1020 |
| High |
MATH1010 and MATH1020 or MATH1070 |
MATH1030 |
When applying to the college at the Registrar's Office, you will be directed to the Testing Centre for a test date. Your test results will usually be available 5 - 10 days after the test and will be sent to your email address
Amenities include:
- Friendly and knowledgeable registration staff
- Male and female waiting room
- Classrooms and labs that meet international testing standards
- Private oral testing rooms
- Modern testing software
We are also an official testing site for the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Test. These tests are open to the broader community as well as UDST students.