Program Overview
The Special Education at Qatar University is a Postgraduate Diploma programme in Education taught in English, Arabic over 16 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of education. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Special Education programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Qatar and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 16 months
- Language of instruction: English, Arabic
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: EUR 509 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; EUR 509 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
- Location: Doha, Qatar
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Special Education programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:
- Teacher / Lecturer
- Educational Consultant
- Curriculum Designer
- School Administrator
- Education Policy Researcher
- Training Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Qatari Schools and Society
- Human Development and Learning
- Instructional Planning and Assessment
- Introduction to Special Education
- Management of the Instructional Environment
- Assessment of Students with Learning Difficulties
- Methods and Materials in Special Education
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Methods of Teaching ESl
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
All applicants to the Diploma in Special Education program who meet the following minimum criteria will be considered for admission to Qatar University:
- Completed a Bachelors degree with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00 from a university or college accredited by an international accrediting association or by the Ministry of Higher Education or equivalent in that country.
- Pass the Personal interview.
- Successful completion of a discipline-specific content knowledge test.
- Successful completion of computer test with 70% at least.
- Essay ( writing sample)
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 509 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; EUR 509 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Tuition fees: EUR 509 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; EUR 509 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Qatar University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Qatar University
Qatar University
Doha, Qatar
Qatar University(Arabic:جامعة قطر;transliterated: Jami'at Qatar) is apublicresearch universitylocated on the northern outskirts ofDoha,Qatar. It is the only public university in the country.The...
University Profile- Application Deadline May, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English, Arabic
- Duration 16 months
