The Hamad Bin Khalifa University Scholarship 2026 is now accepting applications from international students for undergraduate, master’s, and Ph.D. programs. This prestigious fully funded scholarship in Qatar covers tuition fees, monthly stipends, accommodation, airfare, and other study-related costs. Offered by Qatar Foundation in collaboration with HBKU, it provides outstanding students the chance to pursue higher education in Doha’s globally recognized academic hub.
Key Highlights of the HBKU Scholarship 2026
- Host Country: Qatar
- University: Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU)
- Sponsor: Qatar Foundation
- Degree Levels: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Ph.D.
- Eligibility: Open to students of all nationalities
- Application Deadline: February 1, 2026
Scholarship Benefits
Recipients of the HBKU fully funded scholarship will receive:
- Full tuition fee waiver
- Monthly stipend:
- QAR 5,000 for Bachelor’s students
- QAR 5,000 for Master’s students
- QAR 7,500 for Ph.D. students
- Free student housing (family housing for married Ph.D. candidates)
- Annual round-trip airfare
- Additional support for research and academic expenses
Fields of Study (2026 Intake)
Bachelor’s Programs:
- Computer Engineering
Master’s Programs:
- Islamic Finance
- Islamic Studies
- Islamic Applied Ethics
- Islamic Art, Architecture, and Urbanism
- Islam and International Affairs
- Translation Studies
- Audiovisual Translation
- Women’s Studies in Society and Development
- Public Policy
- Development Law and Practice (Executive)
- Humanities and Digital Societies
- Logistics and Supply Chain Management
- Sustainable Energy
- Sustainable Environment
- Cybersecurity
- Data Science and Engineering
- Health Information Systems
- Health Administration Analytics
- International Law and Foreign Affairs
- International Economic and Commercial Law
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Genomics and Precision Medicine
- Sport and Event Management
- Fitness and Health Sciences
- Management and Policy
Ph.D. Programs:
- Islamic Finance and Economics
- Computer Science and Engineering
- Sustainable Energy
- Sustainable Environment
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Genomics and Precision Medicine
- Humanities and Social Sciences
- Doctor of Law
- Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the HBKU Scholarship 2026, applicants must:
- Be Qatari or non-Qatari students with a strong academic record
- Hold a relevant Bachelor’s or Master’s degree
- Submit a complete online application with all required documents
- Provide English proficiency test scores (TOEFL/IELTS) for English-taught programs
- Meet program-specific requirements (Arabic-taught programs may not require English tests)
Required Documents
Applicants must prepare the following documents in PDF format:
- Completed online application form
- Certified academic transcripts
- Two letters of recommendation
- Statement of purpose or personal statement
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Passport or valid national ID
- Research proposal (for Ph.D. applicants)
- English proficiency certificate (if applicable)
How to Apply
- Visit the official HBKU admissions portal
- Select your desired program
- Create an account and complete the online application
- Upload all required documents
- Submit the application (scholarship consideration is automatic)
Application Deadline: February 1, 2026
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