APPLICATION Academic Year 2015-2016
Title First Name Last Name Date of Birth (DD/MM/YYYY) Proposed program of study This form replaces the online application. Please note: o Your form may be typed or handwritten and may be submitted by post or by email. o If applying through email: typed forms should be saved as a PDF with your last name and date of birth in the title. e.g. Salameh250389. Handwritten forms should be scanned as a PDF and named in the same manner. Email the PDF with all supporting documents to admissions@dohainstitute.edu.qa o If applying through post: send a hardcopy of the application with all supporting documents to:, Office of Admissions, Street no. 826, Zone 66, Villa 59, Al-Mabahej Street, P.O. Box 200592, Doha, Qatar Ensure that you have completed the checklist at the end of the application form, and have attached all supporting documents. Your application will not be processed without these documents. Submitting an application does not guarantee you a place. Your application will undergo two stages before a final decision is made. Please see the Admissions Criteria page on the DI website for further information: http://www.dohainstitute.edu.qa/en/prospective_students/admissions/pages/default. aspx - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - For official use: Application reference All documents received Institute Approved Program approved 1
1. OVERVIEW Note: All fields are mandatory unless specified otherwise Indicate the schools, and programs to which you wish to apply. Where applicable, indicate first and second choice of school/program. Please visit the Academics page on the DI website for more information on the available schools and programs. The School of Social Sciences and Humanities currently offers six programs of study starting Fall 2015 in the following fields: History, Philosophy, Sociology and Anthropology, Arabic Language and Linguistics, Political Sciences and International Relations and Comparative Literature. Note: The Doha Institute might announce on its website before the end of this current year, the launching of more programs: Legal Studies and Media Studies. If not for the upcoming Fall 2015, the launching of these programs will be postponed until Fall 2016. The School of Public Administration and Development Economics currently offers two programs of study starting Fall 2015 in the following fields: Public Administration and Policy and Development Economics. Please specify two programs that you would like to join in order of preference. 1.1 Indicate the school and program you are applying for, listing your first and second choice only. First Choice*: School*: Program*: Second Choice: School: Program: 2
2. PERSONAL INFORMATION Note: All fields are mandatory unless specified otherwise Supporting documents: Document-1: A scanned copy of an official identification document (e.g., a passport, laissez passer, or other official ID issued by a government agency Document-2: Recent passport photo that is not older than 6 months. The photo specifications should be the same as the ones used for passports or Identification cards in the applicant s home country. 2.1 General information: Last Name: First Name: Full Name: Sex:* Male Female Maiden name: 2.1 Marital Status: Marital status:* Single Married Widowed Divorced Please specify names and ages of dependents, if any. Dependent s Name Age 3
2.3 Place and Date of Birth: Country of birth: City of birth: Date of birth: 2.4 Legal Status: Country of residence: Nationality: ID Type: ID Number: Date of Issue: City and Country of issuance: Date of Expiry: 2.4 Other Nationalities if found: Other Nationality: ID Number: Date of Issue: City and Country of issuance: Date of Expiry: 4
3. CONTACT INFORMATION Note: All fields are mandatory unless specified otherwise 3.1 Current Mailing Address: Address line 1: Address line 2: City: Country: PO Box (if applicable): Home phone: Include country code Mobile phone: Include country code Fax: Include country code E-mail address: 3.2 Permanent Mailing Address: Is your permanent mailing address same as your mailing address? Yes No Address line 1: Address line 2: City:* Country:* PO Box (if applicable): 5
4. PERSONAL STATEMENT Documet-3: Applicants should attach a personal statement (Either doc, docx or PDF format) in Arabic and no more than 750 to 1000 words. It should be addressed to the admissions committee at the Doha Institute and should explain the followings: Why you wish to study at DI and what are your expectations from the Institute Your areas of perceived academic strength and weakness as well as languages proficiency and why you think you are qualified to study at the Institute Any Academic or practical experiences you went through and believe it contributed to building your capabilities and motivations as a researcher and scholar in the future Your future career plans and career aspirations 6
5. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND Note: All fields are mandatory unless specified otherwise 5.1 High School Diploma / Government Secondary School Certificate: Supporting Documents: Document-4: Scanned copy of your official secondary school certificate stamped by the school or official body Document-5: Scanned copy of your official secondary school transcript or individual subjects results stamped by the school or official body Name of school: Type of school certificate: Country*: Date awarded* Grade point average (GPA) (if applicable): 5.2 Universities and Colleges: Notes: - Applicants must be university graduates (Bachelor or its equivalent) or expecting to graduate by the end of the current academic year 2014-2015 - The information requested below are used to introduce the program of study as well as to show the full results obtained by the applicants or that he will attain, in case he did not graduate yet. Supporting Documents: Document-6: Copy of your official and updated transcript throughout all the years of study. If the copy at hand is not certified, you may forward it now however, you will be required to submit the certified copy before registration. Document-7: Copy of the university degree. If the copy at hand is not certified, you may forward it now however, you will be required to submit the certified copy before registration. 7
5.2.A Program of Study: University: City and Country: Degree Type: Faculty/Department: Major: Minor (if applicable): Start Date:* Actual or Expected Completion Date: 5.2.B Grading Policy: Notes: - Academic results must be shown in the documents required. The purpose of this section in the application form is to understand the grading policy used at the applicant s university and to calculate the overall average obtained or expected to be obtained by the end of this year in case the applicant did not graduate yet. - Due to the differences in grading policies between different countries and different universities, the will evaluate applicants grades based on the grading policy implemented in their universities from which they graduated. Some grading policies are based on qualitative descriptions (such as Excellent, very good, good, acceptable or High distinction, distinction) whereas others rely on the grade point average (GPA) system. Grading policy in applicant s university: please specify if the grading policy used at your university is similar to any of the mentioned above. In case your university follows a different system, you should provide a brief description of it 8
5.2.C Applicant s Final Results: The below table shows the final result obtained by the applicants or is expected to be obtained after graduation based on the grading policy used at their universities as specified previously Overall grade/result: Please indicate whether this is: Actual, or Expected Overall grade/result in class (if applicable): First Class Upper Second Lower Second Third Please indicate whether this is: Actual, or Expected Overall GPA (if applicable): Please indicate whether this is: Actual, or Expected Any Additional information: If you would like to add more than one qualification, please complete Appendix A, and attach to this application along with required copies of any transcripts and certificates. 5.2.D Applicant s Final Results: In case applicants received another degree that they would like it to be considered, they will have to provide the same information and documents as specified in sections 5.2.A, 5.2.B. 5.2.C previously and use appendix A as specified. Will you be using Appendix A? Yes No If yes, please specify the number of additional documents that will be sent with the application? 9
5.3 Academic writing Sample (optional at this stage) Applicants who meet the minimum institutional admission requirements and their applications are transferred to the 2 nd phase of admission i.e. school/department evaluation will be asked to submit an existing sample of academic work (e.g. a research paper or essay) written during undergraduate studies. Though this sample is not mandatory at this stage nevertheless the admissions office highly recommends providing it to support the application. Required documents: Document-8: Copy of the writing or research sample including the name and contact details of the tutor or professor to whom it was submitted. Will you be submitting an academic writing or research sample? Yes No 10
6. LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY SELF-ASSESSMENT Please assess your language skills 6.1. Arabic Research Spoken Read Written 6.2. English Research Spoken Read Written 6.3 Other language Research Spoken Read Written 11
7. LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY EXAMS 7.1 English language assessment The Doha Institute of Graduate Studies requires that all applicants demonstrate sufficient proficiency in English. Applicants must submit TOEFL or IELTS results to fulfill this requirement, if they have not graduated from an English speaking university in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom or Australia or are non-natives. 6.1. A. Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Supporting Documents: Document-9: Copy of the TOEFL results Registration code: Test date: Version of the test taken; Paper-based Computer-based Internet-based Score: 6.1. B. International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Supporting Documents: Document-9 (Alternative): Copy of the IELTS results Candidate Number: Test date: Overall score: Note: Students who have taken the GRE or GMAT tests can submit their final marks and the language section may be considered to assess English language proficiency. 12
8.1 Applicant Curriculum Vitae: 8. ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS AND WORK EXPERIENCE Document-10: Applicants must provide an updated copy of their curriculum vitae (CV) in Arabic. The CV must state all high schools, institutions and universities attended by applicants and should specify the following information: A Sequential statement of dates and periods spent by the applicants, since high school and until the date of application, studying, working, training or unemployed along with a brief description of what has been done during each period as well as in case any certificates or qualifications or experience were obtained or in case applicants published research or participated in books and obtained awards and certificates of appreciation in any period of these periods. This is particularly important for those who have graduated few years ago. 13
9. FURTHER INFORMATION 9.1 Have you been in touch with a DI member of staff? Yes No If yes, please provide the following: Name: Position held: 9.2 Is any member of your immediate family currently affiliated with the DI? Yes No If yes, please provide the following: Name: Position held: Relationship to you: 8.3 Please list details of any disabilities or support needs relating to chronic illness or disability: 14
10. RECOMMENDATION LETTERS Supporting Documents: Applicants should arrange for two academic letters of recommendation to be e-mailed directly from the recommender to the Office of Admissions. Letters must be printed, signed by the recommender, then scanned and e-mailed in PDF format directly to: admissions@dohainstitute.edu.qa Recommenders should indicate the name of the applicant and program of study in the subject line of the email. e.g. Recommendation for Sara Salameh History Note: Applicants to programs in the School of Public Administration and Policy are required to submit an additional recommendation letter from a non-academic source (Employer/Direct Supervisor) Important: Applications will not be processed until all required letters of recommendation have been received. I understand that it is my responsibility to provide two academic references, and arrange for them to be sent from the recommender directly to the DI. 15
12. ACCURACY STATEMENTS Please check the following statements to ensure you have read and understood them carefully. I certify that all of the information provided above is true and accurate. I agree to have the DI validate the information provided above by whatever means necessary. I understand that the information and materials I am about to submit will become the property of DI and will not be returned to me. I understand that only applications approved at the Institute level will be referred to the relevant School and Program for further assessment and final decision-making. This may involve organising a Skype interview with the shortlisted application and the request of additional documents. This will be at their discretion and you will be given ample advance notice if needed. Note: Only students who pass the institutional level assessment will be given the opportunity to apply for a scholarship offered by the DI. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Applicant signature Date 16
Application requirements checklist: Please use this checklist to ensure you have included all the supporting documents along with the completed application form (which includes a personal statement) and the required fee paid. Please note that the application form will not be processed until all these documents have been submitted. Please also note that you will have to present originals of any documents upon registration. Section 2. Personal Information: 2.2: A copy of original identification (e.g., a passport or other official ID issued by a government agency) 2.2: Passport photo not older than 6 months since the application date. Photo should be similar in size and clarity to passport or ID photos used in the applicant s home country Section 4. Personal Statement 4.1: Personal statement (in Arabic; 750 to 1000 words maximum) Section 5. Educational Background 5.1: Copy of your official secondary school certificates, stamped by the school or corresponding authority 5.1 Copy of secondary school transcript or individual results showing the marks obtained for all subjects, stamped by the school or corresponding authority 5.2: Copy of your official and updated transcript throughout all the years of study. If the copy at hand is not certified, you may forward it now however, you will be required to submit the certified copy before registration. 5.2 Copy of the university degree. If the copy at hand is not certified, you may forward it now however, you will be required to submit the certified copy before registration 5.2.B Grading system explanation from applicant s university 5.2.B Applicant final average or expected final average 5.3 Optional: an existing sample of academic work written e.g. a research paper or essay. The work must include the name and contact details of the tutor or professor to whom it was submitted. Section 7. Language Proficiency 7.1.a/7.1.b: Copy of your results on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS), if you have not graduated from an English speaking university in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom or Australia or if you are a non-native. These must be taken within the past two years of submitting this application. Section 8. Academic achievements and work experience Curriculum Vitae (CV) in Arabic 17
Section 10. Recommendation letters 2 academic references (sent separately from this application and emailed directly to the DI) End of application form. 18
APPENDIX A Please use this form to add any additional qualifications as required by Section 5 of this application form. You may use these form as many times as needed. Please submit this form and the required transcripts and certificates with your application. 5.2 Universities and Colleges: Notes: - Applicants must be university graduates (Bachelor or its equivalent) or expecting to graduate by the end of the current academic year 2014-2015 - The information requested below are used to introduce the program of study as well as to show the full results obtained by the applicants or that he will attain, in case he did not graduate yet - In case applicants received another degree that they would like it to be considered, they will have to provide the same information and documents for this degree Supporting Documents: - Copy of your official and updated transcript throughout all the years of study. If the copy at hand is not certified, you may forward it now however, you will be required to submit the certified copy before registration - Copy of the university degree. If the copy at hand is not certified, you may forward it now however, you will be required to submit the certified copy before registration. 5.2.A Program of Study: University: City and Country: Degree Type: Faculty/Department: Major: Minor (if applicable): Start Date:* Actual or Expected Completion Date: 19
5.2.B Grading Policy: Notes: - Academic results must be shown in the documents required. The purpose of this section in the application form is to understand the grading policy used at the applicant s university and to calculate the overall average obtained or expected to be obtained by the end of this year in case the applicant did not graduate yet. - Due to the differences in grading policies between different countries and different universities, the will evaluate applicants grades based on the grading policy implemented in their universities from which they graduated. Some grading policies are based on qualitative descriptions (such as Excellent, very good, good, acceptable or High distinction, distinction) whereas others rely on the grade point average (GPA) system. Grading policy in applicant s university: please specify if the grading policy used at your university is similar to any of the mentioned above. In case your university follows a different system, you should provide a brief description of it 5.2.C Applicant s Final Results: The below table shows the final result obtained by the applicants or is expected to be obtained after graduation based on the grading policy used at their universities as specified previously Overall grade/result: Please indicate whether this is: Actual, or Expected Overall grade/result in class (if applicable): First Class Upper Second Lower Second Third Please indicate whether this is: Actual, or Expected Overall GPA (if applicable): Please indicate whether this is: Actual, or Expected Any Additional information: 20