The Doha Institute for Graduate Studies was established in 2015 as an independent graduate institution based in Doha. The Institute offers master’s and doctoral programs across two colleges: the College of Social Sciences and Humanities and the College of Economics, Administration, and Public Policy. Arabic is the primary language of study and research, with proficiency in English required. The Institute works to prepare researchers capable of contributing to knowledge production according to international standards, professionals well-versed in advanced skills in their specializations, and leaders capable of responding to the needs of the Arab world for sustainable development and intellectual and social advancement. The Institute fosters the integration of teaching and learning with scientific research, taking into account interdisciplinary integration and student-centeredness in the educational process. It provides its members with academic freedom while emphasizing the values of integrity and professionalism.
The Institute is based on four interconnected principles that are in line with its mission
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Arab participation in knowledge production
Combining transdisciplinary research and education
Commitment to academic standards
Keeping pace with the latest achievements in the social and human sciences and in the fields of public administration and development economics
Intellectual responsibility and critical awareness
A new generation of intellectuals committed to Arab societies
An open field for intellectual independence
Based on knowledge and scientific thinking methods
The Institute is a private, non-profit organization dedicated exclusively to educational and research purposes in service of the community. It was established by the Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies as an independent legal entity. The Doha Institute for Graduate Studies was licensed by the Supreme Education Council of Qatar as a national institution of higher education.