Masters in Education Leadership

The Master of Education in Educational Leadership (MEL) is one of three of the graduate programs offered by the College of Education at Qatar University. The MEL Program at Qatar University is benchmarked to Qatar National Professional Standards for school leaders and aligned with the standards from Educational Leadership Constituent Council (ELCC). 

The program provides students with theoretical and practical knowledge and skills enabling them to function as outstanding leaders who are committed to reform and continuous improvement of education as successful practitioners and scholars, capable of leading and transforming a wide variety of educating organization.  

The program consists of 33 credit hours taught in 4 semesters including a 6-credit hour internship. The main instruction language is Arabic. 

Vision, Missions & Objectives

Vision

To prepare educational leaders who are outstanding practitioners and scholars committed to educational reform through continuous improvement and who are prepared to lead and transform a wide variety of educational organizations.

Mission

The mission of the Masters in Education, Educational Leadership program is to prepare graduates who are outstanding teachers, scholars and leaders committed to educational excellence for all students and who are prepared to share the responsibility of educational reform by leading and transforming a wide variety of educational organizations.

Program's Objectives

• Prepare graduates who meet or exceed national and international standards for leaders in education.
• Encourage the habits of scholarship among faculty, candidates, and graduates so that the program reflects and contributes to a growing body of knowledge in education.
• Graduate leaders who are committed to providing exemplary educational environments and opportunities to learn for every student.
• Reflect a commitment to diversity, equity, and justice in education.
• Honor and support professionalism and ethical practices in education.

Program Plan, Course Description & Internship Policy

Program Plan

The MEL Program requires 33 credit hours click here to download the latest version of the study plan of the MEL Program.

Course Description

Kindly click here to download the course description of the Educational Leadership Master Program.

Internship Policy

Masters in Education Leadership Internship Policy

Admissions & How to Apply

All applicants to the Master of Education in Education Leadership program must meet the admission requirement to Master programs as stipulated by the QU Admission Policy as well as the following requirements to be considered for admission to Qatar University:

1. 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.
2. 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.

• Students with a minimum score of 45 in TOEFL iBT or equivalent test may be admitted to the program. Applicants must enrolled in an English for Special Purpose (ESP) course offered by the Foundation Program at Qatar University during their first semester in the Master’s program. Applicants must successful complete the ESP course with a minimum grade of C prior to taking the Masters courses that are taught in English.

3. A satisfactory performance in the personal interview.
4. Complete online application via QU Homepage during admission period