Overview

Gulf Studies from Qatar University was developed in response to a growing need among stakeholders in the region for highly qualified graduates in the field of Gulf Studies and vastly growing general interest and focus on the Gulf region.

Students at Gulf Studies from Qatar University will:

apply independent research skills.

apply social science concepts from different disciplines to their study on the Gulf region.

analyze the social and political dynamics of the Gulf States.

critically analyze the tools used for studying the modern history of the Gulf.

evaluate the modern Gulf in relation to either the economic, political, cultural or social setting in global context

critically evaluate the processes that marked the historical development of modern states in the Gulf region

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Conceptual and Theoretical approaches to Gulf Studies

Quantitative Research Methods in the Social Sciences

Qualitative Research Methods in the Social Sciences

Foreign Policy Analysis of the Gulf States

Culture and Society in the Gulf

Contemporary Issues in Gulf Studies

Energy and Natural Recourses in the Gulf

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-02-16 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies Sustainable Energy Public Policy

Academic requirements

GPA

3

GRE^®

Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Student insurance

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Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Successful completion of the two-year Qatar University MA in Gulf Studies OR a Master's degree in a related subject, or its equivalent, from an accredited university with an accumulative GPA of 3.0.

The fulfillment of the requisite English language standard.

The students must submit a thesis proposal (1000-1500 words) as part of their admissions process.

Complete Online Admissions Application

Final, official and certified university transcripts

Statement of proposed thesis topic or general area of research (approximately 1500 words)

Three confidential recommendation letters from professors or employers

Curriculum Vitae (C.V.)

Health Certificate

Photocopy of the applicant’s Qatar ID card (Non-Qatari applicants must provide a copy of their passport)

Two recent identical passport-size photographs with white background

Application Fees

Standardized test scores (e.g. GRE, GMAT)

Tuition Fee

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International

44000 QAR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2200 QAR per credit during 36 months.
National

44000 QAR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2200 QAR per credit during 36 months.

Living costs for Doha

4700 - 8800 QAR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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