HE the Minister of Education and Higher Education and Secretary General of the Supreme Education Council (SEC) Dr Mohamed Abdul Wahed Ali al-Hammadi will open today the 5th Qatar International Exhibition of Universities with the theme: “Towards diversity to stimulate creativity and innovation”.
The three-day exhibition, being held at Qatar National Convention Centre, aims at enhancing the awareness of university students, their parents and academics about the importance and benefits of university education.
The event will bring them together under one umbrella to allow them ask questions and make inquiries relating to university education as well as their academic and professional future, and to learn about terms and requirements of acceptance at the participating universities and the best ways to apply.
It also aims to familiarise students with the procedures followed for obtaining visas to travel, the academic environment and cultural and social context in the countries of those universities.
Mentors and experts with competence and professionalism will be on hand to provide counselling services and answer students’ questions and inquiries regarding undergraduate and postgraduate studies.
During the exhibition, programmes of scholarships offered by Higher Education Institute of the Supreme Education Council, and conditions and requirements for admission to universities approved by the Council will be explained.
This will include the definition of procedures, documents required for the scholarship, academic and university orientation services in place to guide and educate students to choose the right university specialisation, and explanation of benefits, funds for scholarships and bursaries.
