The Doha Institute for Graduate Studies lists its 2027–28 admission window from 1 September 2026 to 15 January 2027. Pakistani applicants to eligible master’s programs can consider the Tamim Scholarship. Scholarship consideration follows admission; funding is not automatic when an application is submitted.
The current official master’s scholarship page checked on 5 October 2026 describes different benefits for Qatari, resident and international students. Use the international-student category if applying from Pakistan, and check the chosen program’s language requirements.
Quick Overview
- Host: Doha Institute for Graduate Studies, Qatar
- Admission cycle: 2027–28
- Main award covered here: Tamim Scholarship for eligible master’s students
- Admission opens: 1 September 2026
- Admission deadline: 15 January 2027; confirm the portal’s closing time
- Application order: Degree admission first, scholarship invitation after admission decisions
About the Program
The Institute offers graduate education in fields including social sciences, humanities, economics, administration and public policy. A strong match between your previous studies and the chosen course matters more than applying simply because Qatar appears in a fully funded scholarship search.
The current scholarship page identifies Tamim support for admitted outstanding master’s students from Qatar and abroad. It also has a separate doctoral route. Do not assume the master’s benefits or application conditions apply unchanged to a PhD, executive degree, diploma or certificate.
Financial Benefits
For international master’s students, the checked Tamim page lists a 100% tuition waiver, student housing, a monthly stipend and health insurance. It does not publish a stipend amount in the checked benefit list.
The same page describes different funding for other student categories. A resident student’s tuition waiver can range from 10% to 100% depending on financial need; this should not be confused with the international-student package.
Read the eventual award’s terms before committing to travel. The current checked benefits do not justify promising a particular cash amount or adding an unverified flight entitlement. Funding depends on the Institute’s policies and selection, and continuation requires the prescribed academic standing.
Program Structure
A candidate first selects an available academic program and completes the admission application. Following admission decisions, admitted students are contacted and invited to apply for the scholarship. Further documents or information may be requested.
Review the actual curriculum and language of study. For example, the official Public Policy admission conditions require the ability to study and research academically in Arabic, with English proficiency as well. Applicants whose language is not Arabic may be invited to an oral and written Arabic test before admission.
Eligibility Requirements
- Meet the academic requirements and minimum grades of the selected program.
- For master’s admission, hold the required bachelor’s qualification or meet the stated final-year completion condition.
- Satisfy the program’s Arabic and English requirements and any accepted exemption rules.
- Observe the Tamim restrictions on excluded courses, previous recipients and other scholarship funding.
The checked Public Policy conditions require a bachelor’s obtained through full-time study or its equivalent. Final-year applicants must obtain the degree by 1 July of the intended admission year. This example should be checked against the particular course you choose.
Tamim does not cover Executive Master’s programs, diplomas or specialized certificates. Previous recipients of a master’s scholarship at the Institute are ineligible under the stated conditions, even if they did not finish. The scholarship may not be combined with another scholarship.
Required Documents
- Passport for an international applicant.
- Officially certified bachelor’s certificate and academic transcripts, including transferred courses where relevant.
- Latest transcripts for eligible final-year applicants.
- At least two academic references requested through the online application, following the chosen program’s requirements.
- An updated CV, personal statement and required English-language evidence.
The official conditions require transcripts in Arabic or English. Follow the Institute’s personal-statement instructions and current language guide rather than assuming an English-medium degree gives everyone an automatic waiver. Keep passport names consistent with your Pakistani education documents.
How to Apply for a Doha Institute scholarship?
Read the current scholarship and program requirements pages, then use the official Apply page. Submit only one admission application where the Institute’s instructions require it, upload complete records and arrange references through the prescribed process.
Complete the admission submission before 15 January 2027. The displayed date does not establish a closing hour, so check the application portal and avoid waiting until the final evening in Pakistan.
After the admission decision, follow the Admissions Office’s scholarship invitation and supply any additional information requested. Keep both admission and scholarship correspondence. If a funding invitation has not arrived, contact the official Admissions Office rather than submitting household records to an unofficial agent.
VIEW THE OFFICIAL DOHA INSTITUTE SCHOLARSHIP
Frequently Asked Questions
Are applications open for 2027–28?
The official page lists admission opening on 1 September 2026 and closing on 15 January 2027. Check the live portal for the closing hour and any program-specific instructions.
Can I use English alone for every program?
No. The checked Public Policy requirements include academic Arabic and English proficiency. Check the language requirements of the actual course.
Do I apply for Tamim before admission?
The checked scholarship instructions say admitted students are contacted and invited to apply following admission decisions.
Official sources: Current official scholarships, Program admission requirements, Official application instructions
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