Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) Graduate Scholarships 2027

The Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) Graduate Scholarships 2027 provide financial support to selected graduate students studying at HBKU in Doha, Qatar.

HBKU offers graduate programmes across fields including science and engineering, health and life sciences, humanities and social sciences, Islamic studies, law, public policy, economics, education and other interdisciplinary areas.

Graduate financial support may include a tuition waiver, a monthly stipend, or both. Scholarship support is competitive and depends on academic merit, financial need, programme category and the availability of university funding.

There is generally no separate scholarship application for HBKU's standard graduate funding. Applicants are considered for scholarships during the university admission process.

Funding differs significantly between programmes. Some PhD programmes currently receive a 100% tuition waiver under HBKU's standard scholarship structure, while selected master's programmes receive partial tuition waivers. Certain programmes receive no standard tuition waiver.

Selected full-time graduate students may also receive monthly stipends. Students receiving stipends are expected to fulfil research assistant responsibilities and may also participate in teaching or student employment activities subject to university rules.

International students receiving applicable stipend support are also eligible for a single round-trip airfare during their candidature, consisting of an inbound ticket when beginning the academic programme and an outbound ticket following graduation.

• Applicants must apply for admission to an eligible HBKU graduate programme.
• International students are eligible to apply for HBKU graduate programmes and may be considered for university scholarship support.
• Applicants must meet the academic admission requirements of their selected programme.
• Master’s applicants generally require a recognised bachelor’s degree relevant to the selected programme.
• PhD applicants generally require a recognised master’s degree or other qualification specified by the programme.
• Many HBKU graduate programmes require a minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0, although applicants must confirm the requirements of their individual programme.
• Applicants must satisfy programme-specific field-of-study requirements.
• Many programmes require English-language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 79, unless the applicant qualifies for an exemption.
• Certain programmes may have different English or Arabic language requirements.
• Research experience may be preferred for some research-intensive and PhD programmes.
• Applicants seeking stipend support must normally be enrolled as full-time graduate students.
• Full-time working professionals and part-time employees working more than 40% of normal full-time hours are not eligible for standard HBKU stipends.

• Tuition waivers for eligible HBKU-sponsored graduate students.
• 100% tuition waiver for PhD STEM programmes in the College of Science and Engineering and College of Health and Life Sciences under the current standard funding structure.
• 100% tuition waiver for eligible PhD SHAPE and S.J.D. programmes in participating colleges.
• 75% tuition waiver for eligible STEM Master’s programmes.
• 60% tuition waiver for eligible SHAPE MS/MA programmes.
• 60% tuition waiver for eligible J.D. students.
• Selected international Master’s students may receive up to QAR 7,000 per month.
• Selected international PhD students may receive up to QAR 9,000 per month.
• Selected Qatari Master’s students may receive up to QAR 9,000 per month.
• Selected Qatari PhD students may receive up to QAR 11,000 per month.
• International students receiving eligible stipend support may receive one inbound economy-class flight when starting their programme and one outbound flight following graduation.
• Research and teaching assistant experience may be available to eligible stipend recipients.

Common graduate application documents include:

• Completed online HBKU application form
• Official academic transcripts
• Graduation certificates or statements
• English-language translations for documents not issued in English or Arabic
• IELTS or TOEFL results where required
• GRE or GMAT results where required by the selected programme
• Letters of recommendation
• Personal statement or statement of interest
• Current CV or résumé
• Passport copy
• Valid Qatar ID for Qatari citizens and residents

Depending on the programme, applicants may also need:

• Research proposal
• Academic writing sample
• Portfolio or other programme-specific material
• Additional evidence of research or professional experience

• Academic merit.
• Financial need where applicable.
• Availability of scholarship funds.
• Programme-specific admission assessment.
• Academic background relevant to the chosen programme.
• Research potential and experience where relevant.
• Strength of the overall application.
• Scholarship awards may favour applicants who exceed minimum admission requirements.
• Stipend awards are limited to eligible students meeting the applicable full-time enrolment and work conditions.

• Study at a research-focused university in Qatar's Education City.
• Access graduate programmes in science, technology, health, public policy, humanities, law and other interdisciplinary fields.
• Receive potentially significant tuition support.
• Selected students may receive competitive monthly stipends.
• Gain research experience through RA opportunities.
• Build international academic and professional networks.
• Study within Qatar Foundation's wider research and education ecosystem.
• International scholarship recipients may receive travel support.