Overview

University of Doha for Science and Technology is a public university in Qatar focused on applied, technical and professional education. Set up as the country's first national applied university, it pairs classroom study with workplace training and applied research done with employers. Its five colleges cover business, computing, engineering, health sciences and general education, awarding diplomas plus applied bachelor's and master's degrees. A foundation program prepares incoming students, while its centers run professional courses, testing and consulting for individuals and companies. It began teaching in Doha in 2002 as a technical college run with a Canadian partner, and Qatar established it as a university by decree in 2022.