DI welcomes master’s and PhD students for 2026-27 academic year

The Doha Institute for Graduate Studies (DI) recently hosted an orientation session to welcome 249 new students admitted to its master's and PhD programmes for the 2026-27 academic year. The session gathered students from the 19 master's and 8 PhD programmes offered by the Institute. Dr Abdelwahab El-Affendi, DI president, addressed the new students, wishing them success in their academic journey.

He emphasized the Institute's commitment to advancing despite regional challenges and highlighted the importance of knowledge as a powerful tool in overcoming difficulties. El-Affendi also outlined several achievements of the DI, such as securing international accreditations, launching its PhD track, and attracting top academic talent.

Dr Amal Ghazal, vice president for Academic Affairs, stated that the 2026-27 cohort is one of the largest ever admitted and reflects the growing interest in the Institute's programmes. She noted the high level of competitiveness in the applicant pool, which consisted of over 7,000 applicants from 120 countries. Ghazal highlighted the DI's commitment to building upon its achievements in the past decade, expanding its intellectual impact, and strengthening its role in preparing a generation of researchers and specialists.

The Institute aims to produce rigorous knowledge in Arabic while engaging with international academic debates.

During the orientation, students will participate in various activities, including presentations on the Deanship of Student Affairs, DI departments and programs, and meetings with schools. The orientation will continue for two more days, with the goal of providing a supportive educational and research environment to help students develop their academic capabilities, achieve their aspirations, contribute to knowledge production, and serve their communities.