Doha: The Doha Institute for Graduate Studies (DI) organized the second open day for students interested in completing their postgraduate studies in doctoral and master’s programs. The open day included presentations of the master’s programs, sharing of learning experiences, faculty presenting and discussing the available study options, and offering information as required to the audience in the designated kiosk of each program.

According to Qatar News Agency, Naseema Abdeen, Director of Communications and External Relations, spoke about the importance of this annual event as a bridge to enhance communication between the interested students and the DI. She noted that the event allows the students to explore the academic programs available and understand the admission requirements. It also provides an opportunity for prospective students to interact with other students of the same discipline, enriching their knowledge and increasing their enthusiasm for discovering DI academic life.

Abdeen highlighted that t
hese induction days are held periodically as part of the DI’s tradition to clarify its mission of promoting scientific research and discovery as essential parts of the learning experience at the different levels of study. The Doha Institute for Graduate Studies offers master’s programs through two schools – the School of Social Sciences and Humanities, and the School of Economics, Administration and Public Policy. The DI also offers eight Doctoral programs under both schools which are: Development Economics, Public Administration, Politics and International Relations, Linguistics and Arabic Lexicography, History, Sociology, Media Studies, and Critical Security Studies.

The DI has already announced the dates for the online admission application for the academic year 2025-2026 from Sept. 1, 2024, up to Jan. 15, 2025.