Hamad Bin Khalifa University Scholarships 2027 in Qatar

Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) in Doha, Qatar, is offering scholarships to master's and PhD students for the Fall 2027 intake. International students can receive a monthly stipend, a tuition waiver and a return air ticket.

There is no separate scholarship form. You are considered for funding automatically when you apply for admission.

What the scholarship covers

• One round-trip air ticket for international students (arrival and return after graduation)
• The stipend covers living costs, including housing and meals. HBKU does not pay housing separately.

Important:

• Stipends are given to full-time students who work as research or teaching assistants (about 10 hours a week).
• Funding depends on merit and available funds. It is not guaranteed.
• Master's students pay the remaining 25–40% of tuition. LL.M., MS Economics and certificate programmes get no tuition waiver.

Eligibility

• A bachelor's degree for master's programmes, or a master's degree for PhD programmes
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0, or equivalent
• IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 79
• GRE: not required for most master's programmes. Required for some PhD programmes (for example, Sustainable Energy and Sustainable Environment).

Requirements vary by college, so check your programme's page.

Colleges

• Science and Engineering
• Health and Life Sciences
• Islamic Studies
• Humanities and Social Sciences
• Law
• Public Policy

Documents

• Online application form (fee: QAR 250, non-refundable)
• Transcripts and degree certificates, with an explanation of the grading system
• IELTS or TOEFL score, and GRE if required
• Two recommendation letters (at least one academic)
• Personal statement (300–500 words)
• CV
• Passport copy

All documents must be in PDF.

Key dates

• Applications open: 1 October 2026
• Deadline for international applicants: 1 February 2027
• Qatari and resident applicants seeking funding: 15 March 2027

How to apply

1. Choose your programme on the HBKU website and read its admission requirements.
2. Apply online through the HBKU application portal: https://hbkuqa.elluciancrmrecruit.com/Apply
3. Upload your documents and pay the QAR 250 fee.
4. You are considered for scholarships automatically. Funding decisions are sent by email.

Tips

• Apply early. Funding is limited and competitive.
• Make your personal statement specific: which faculty member's research matches yours, and why HBKU.
• PhD applicants: contact a potential supervisor before applying.
• If you're applying for a master's, budget for the tuition the waiver doesn't cover.