Hamad Bin Khalifa University Graduate Scholarships 2027 in Qatar

Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) in Qatar offers scholarships to graduate students on its master's and PhD programmes. Awards are made on merit or financial need and are not guaranteed, so treat this as a chance at funding rather than a promise of it.

Who can apply

International applicants of any nationality can apply for a master's or PhD place at HBKU. Programmes cover engineering, natural sciences, health and medicine, economics, business and management, humanities, social sciences, law, and public policy and governance. Study takes place on campus in Qatar.

What it offers

A graduate scholarship may include a tuition waiver, which reduces tuition costs, and a stipend paid directly to the student. In general, students who receive a stipend are also given a tuition waiver. The university describes the waiver as a reduction in tuition costs, so check the fees for your programme on the official page.

Deadline

The online graduate application opens on 1 October 2026. The admission deadline for international graduate applicants is 1 February 2027.

Before you apply

Pick your college and programme early and read its admission requirements. Prepare your academic documents well ahead of the deadline. Since funding is decided on merit or need, plan how you would cover any costs that a waiver leaves unpaid.