UDST student population increases threefold in last two years

UDST student population increases threefold in last two years

The number of students at University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) has tripled in the last couple of years, disclosed a top official of the university on Wednesday.

“There has been a great increase in the number of students in the last two years with several new programmes introduced in all colleges of the university. In 2020, the student population was over 2,000 and currently we have more than 6,100 students at the campus,” Dr Salem Al-Naemi, president of UDST replied to a question from Gulf Times.

Dr Al-Naemi was speaking to the media on the sidelines of a career fair organised by UDST with the participation of over 50 companies in the country.

“The career fair is an occasion and an opportunity for the students to look for careers after completing their programmes or for internships. This provides opportunities for the student community to have an idea of the job market and get prepared accordingly. The students will also have the opportunity to explore and higher studies opportunities at other universities who are present at the fair,” explained Dr Al-Naemi.

The two-day fair aimed at providing employment and sponsorship opportunities gave visitors a chance to delve into the professional world,