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Admission Requirements

Applicants to the Doctor of Philosophy in Defence and Security Studies must meet the following requirements:

  1. The applicant must be a member of the Qatar Armed Forces with the rank of Major or higher, or hold an equivalent civilian grade.
  2. The applicant must hold a Master's degree from a recognized university.
  3. The applicant must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.00 or equivalent in one of the following fields:
    • International Relations
    • Political Science
    • Security Studies
    • Another relevant discipline
  4. Applicants must successfully pass any examination or personal interview required by the program
  5. The applicant must possess sufficient English reading proficiency to use English-language materials in academic research.

Application Documents

The application file includes:

  1. Application form.
  2. A summary of the proposed doctoral research topic of between 1,000 and 1,500 words.
  3. Curriculum Vitae, including academic qualifications, professional experience, publications, research projects, academic awards, certificates of appreciation, and conference presentations.
  4. Copies of previously published academic articles, if available.
  5. Copy of the Master's degree certificate.
  6. Official academic transcripts from previous university studies.
  7. Two letters of recommendation, including at least one academic recommendation
  8. Preliminary approval for supervision from a faculty member.
  9. Proof of identity