Overview

The Special Education course at Qatar University prepares leaders in the field of Special Education for Qatar in two specialized areas:

Teaching Students with Mild and Moderate Disabilities

Teaching Students with Severe and Profound Disabilities.

Qatar University graduates from the program are prepared to serve as leaders in a variety of settings in Qatar and beyond, including independent schools, special schools, hospital schools, government and private educational agencies, and international organizations.

Mission

The mission of the Master of Education in Special Education program is to prepare Qatar’s leaders in special education who will improve the education provided to students with additional educational support needs in the country’s schools, support the country’s educational reform efforts, and advance Qatari society.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Issues, Policy and Practice in Special Education

Inclusive Education for Students with Disabilities

Applied Behavior Analysis

Assessment of Students with Disabilities

Collaboration with Families of Children with Disabilities

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-12 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

52

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Credits

30 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Doha, Qatar

Disciplines

Special Education

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.8

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

52

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.80 out of 4.00 from a university or college accredited by an international accrediting association or by the Ministry of Higher Education or equivalent in that country.
Achieved a minimum score of 52 in TOEFL iBT or equivalent test taken within 2 years of the start of the intended semester of admission OR earned a previous degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a Program where English was the language of instruction.
A satisfactory performance in the personal interview.
Complete online application via QU Homepage during admission period

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

33000 QAR / year

≈ 33000 QAR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

33000 QAR / year

≈ 33000 QAR / year

Living costs

Doha

Qatar

4700 - 8800 QAR / month

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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