University of Doha for Science and Technology celebrates 2025 convocation
DOHA: Under the patronage of Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) has held its 2025 convocation.
The graduation ceremony at the Qatar National Convention Center was attended by Shura Council Speaker HE Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim, Minister of Education and Higher Education HE Lolwah bint Rashid bin Mohammed Al Khater, along with officials, dignitaries, and the graduates' parents.
A total of 323 outstanding students were honored.
This week, the university will organise three graduation ceremonies for a total of 1,166 graduates from the colleges of Business, Computing and Information Technology, Engineering and Technology, and Health Sciences.
This year's convocation featured the graduation of the first cohort with a Postgraduate Diploma in Interprofessional Neonatal Intensive Care and the first batch with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Healthcare Management.
UDST President Dr Salem bin Nasser Al Naemi highlighted the institution's key achievements, including the launch of new academic programs, such as the Bachelor of Aeronautical Engineering and Management, in collaboration with Qatar Airways, Airbus, and international academic partners.
Al Naemi boasted the UDST graduates' academic potential, which makes them well-prepared to meet future challenges amid the rapid technological and AI developments.
Speaking on behalf of the graduates, Hamad Al Sharshani reveled in being the first Qatari graduate from the Master of Science in Diabetes Care and Education program, praising the University's pivotal role in preparing distinguished national cadres.
The ceremony saw a visual presentation showcasing the students' educational journey and concluded with distributing certificates for the graduates who wore graduation gowns designed and manufactured by a Qatari fashion house.
To date, UDST has graduated more than 10,000 students, while more than 8,500 students from over 85 nationalities are still pursuing their studies across diverse academic programs, reflecting the university's commitment to diversity and excellence.
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