The new programmes include Master of Science in Midwifery, Executive Master of Health Administration, and Diploma in Animal Health and Veterinary Science.
Doha, Qatar: University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) has announced the launch of three new academic programmes for Fall 2026.
These programmes include the Master of Science in Midwifery, the Executive Master of Health Administration, and the Diploma in Animal Health and Veterinary Science, and have been developed in alignment with national priorities and international standards, with a focus on hands-on learning, applied research, and professional training.
These offerings are the result of strategic collaborations with leading national and international partners. Admissions for all three programmes will open in January 2026 for the 2026–2027 academic year through the University’s website udst.edu.qa.
At the College of Business, the following new programme will be available including Executive Master of Health Administration.
Designed to strengthen Qatar’s health-system leadership capacity, the Executive Master of Health Administration (EMHA) prepares emerging and mid-career professionals to drive operational excellence across the healthcare sector.
Purpose-built for immediate impact, the programme develops leaders capable of improving quality, optimising financial performance, and advancing digital transformation to deliver measurable results for patients, providers, and payers.
Applied and industry-focused, the EMHA is built around real-world projects in collaboration with health-sector partners and is fully aligned with national priorities to enhance high-quality, sustainable healthcare services.
Graduates will be equipped to lead change, manage complex organisations, and elevate performance across the sector and beyond, marking a significant milestone in Qatar’s commitment to cultivating a highly skilled and innovative health-services leadership pipeline.
At the College of Health Sciences, the following new programmes will be available including Master of Science in Midwifery (MSc Midwifery). Designed as Qatar’s first graduate programme in midwifery, it provides an advanced pathway for registered nurses seeking to transition into professional midwifery practice.
Developed in collaboration with key health-sector partners and aligned with international standards, it directly responds to Qatar’s growing need for highly skilled midwives. Graduates will be prepared to lead innovation, enhance quality of care, and advance women’s health across the national healthcare system.
Commenting on the announcement, Dr. Salem Al-Naemi, President of UDST, said: “Expanding our academic portfolio with these programs reflects UDST’s role in anticipating future skills needs and translating national priorities into high-impact educational pathways. By focusing on developing leaders and building skills, we are investing in areas that have strategic significance for the country and lead towards its sustainable development.”
UDST now offers close to 80 programs that are under five different colleges which include: Engineering and Technology, Business, Computing and Information Technology, Health Sciences and General Education.
Applicants can apply for admissions online through the website www.udst.edu.qa.
