ForsaEduforsaedu.comAbout the scholarship program
Hamad Bin Khalifa University, a research university of Qatar Foundation in Doha's Education City, offers admitted graduate students scholarship packages that may include a full or partial tuition waiver and a monthly stipend, especially for doctoral students. Scholarships are usually considered within the admission application, and benefits vary by program. Details are on the university's official scholarships page.
Available programmes
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Hamad Bin Khalifa University Graduate Scholarship 2027
Master, PhDPartially Funded19 majorsFebruary 1, 2027
Life and living
Doha · Qatar
Life and living
Doha · Qatar
Living in Doha
Qatar’s capital and largest city, home to Qatar University, Hamad Bin Khalifa University in Education City and the Doha Institute for Graduate Studies.
Transport for students
Doha Metro and Lusail Tram: QR2 a trip on a standard card with a QR6 daily cap; an unlimited 30-day pass costs QR120.
Top landmarks
Museum of Islamic Art
Souq Waqif
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Doha Corniche
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Last verified: October 2026
Sources:Doha (municipality) – 2020 censusDoha Guides – Doha Metro tickets
Studying and living in Qatar
Costs and living
Fees vary widely between universities (QR 1 ≈ US$0.27): • Qatar University: for students starting from Fall 2026, QR 1,200–1,700 per credit hour (QR 1,600 for engineering and pharmacy), roughly QR 36,000–51,000 a year; medicine costs QR 77,800–149,000 a year. Graduate study costs QR 2,200 per credit hour (QR 2,600 for the MBA). • HBKU: QR 2,500–4,000 per credit hour for graduate programmes (for example QR 132,000 for a whole science or engineering master’s), with a 60–75% waiver for master’s and 100% for PhD students on HBKU scholarships. • US branch campuses in Education City: about US$67,000–75,000 a year (Georgetown US$74,520 for 2026–27); most international students rely on financial aid. Living costs: Qatar Foundation student housing costs QR 10,100–13,002 per semester, and universities estimate non-tuition costs (housing, food, transport, personal) at about US$12,800–14,300 per academic year — roughly US$1,400–1,600 a month. Off-campus housing is usually more expensive.
Working while studying
Work available to international students on a student residence permit is mainly on campus through student employment programmes: • Qatar University: up to 20 hours a week (5 hours a day on study days) and a maximum of 900 hours over the whole degree; bachelor’s students must first complete 24 credit hours with a GPA of at least 2.5. • HBKU: graduate students on a stipend work 10 hours a week as research assistants and may work up to 20 hours in total; teaching assistants earn QR 50 an hour. We found no official rules on off-campus work for student residents, so ask your university before accepting any outside job. After graduation the student residence ends: Qatar University requires it to be cancelled within 5 days of receiving the degree and the graduate to leave Qatar; staying on requires a new residence through an employer.
Last verified: November 2026· Source
Guide to studying in QatarFaculties and programmes
8 faculties · 26 programmes
Faculties and programmes
8 faculties · 26 programmes
Programmes taught at each faculty, with study levels and teaching language where the university publishes them. Admission and funding differ per programme.
College of Islamic Studies
MasterPhDARArabicENEnglish- FinanceEN
- International Relations· MasterEN
- Psychology· MasterEN
- Theology & Religious Studies
College of Humanities and Social Sciences
MasterARArabicENEnglish- SociologyEN
- Translation
College of Science and Engineering
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Business Management· Master
- Chemical Engineering· Bachelor
- Computer Science· PhD
- Cybersecurity· Master
- Data Science & Analytics· Master
- Electrical Engineering· Bachelor
- Environmental Science· Master, PhD
- Information Technology (IT)· Master
- Mechanical Engineering· Bachelor
- Supply Chain Management· Master, PhD
College of Law
MasterPhDENEnglish- Corporate Law
- Criminal Law· PhD
- Human Rights Law· PhD
- International Law
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College of Health and Life Sciences
MasterPhDENEnglish- Biology
- Psychology
College of Public Policy
MasterENEnglish- Political Science
- Public Health
School of Economics and Management
MasterENEnglish- Economics
School of Education
MasterENEnglish- Curriculum & Instruction
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps.
Funding type: Partially Funded. Announced benefits: Partial Tuition Waiver, Monthly Stipend, Round-Trip Airfare.
The latest deadline we have is February 1, 2027. Dates can differ by university or programme, so confirm on the official website.
Required documents: Online application to an HBKU graduate programme, Supplementary documents uploaded after submission (as listed for the programme), Contact details of your referees.
Apply directly on the official website: https://www.hbku.edu.qa/en. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
QS World University Rankings 2026
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