The Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) Scholarship is a popular scholarship program for international students to study in Qatar with a fully-funded scholarship . Applications are now open for the HBKU Scholarship 2026. The scholarship offers fully-funded master's, doctoral, and law programs . The scholarship is open to Qatari and international students from all over the world. To be eligible for the HBKU Scholarship, students must first receive an offer of admission to a graduate program at the university. Once accepted, further information about the HBKU Scholarship will be discussed with applicants. Please read more information below.

Details about the Hamad Bin Khalifa University Scholarship 2026

• Country : Qatar
• University Name: Hamad Bin Khalifa University
• Degree level: Master's, PhD
• Financial Benefits : Fully Funded
• Delivery date:
  • February 1, 2026 (for international applicants)
  • March 15, 2026 (for Qatari citizens)

Financial benefits

The Hamad Bin Khalifa University Graduate Scholarship covers the following:

• Monthly salary for undergraduate students
• Monthly salary for (Master's)
• Monthly stipend for doctoral students
• Accommodation coverage
• Covered tuition fees
• Return ticket/year
• Family housing is provided for married students.
• Read More about HBKU Scholarship Eligibility.

Fields of study

• College of Islamic Studies
  • Arts in Applied Islamic Ethics (MA).
  • Sciences in Islamic Art, Architecture and Urbanism (MA).
  • Literature in Islamic Studies (MA).
  • PhD in Islamic Finance and Economics.
  • Sciences in Islamic Finance (Master's).
  • Arts in Islam and World Affairs (MA).
• College of Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Women, Society and Development (MA).
  • Intercultural Communication (MA).
  • Humanities and Digital Societies (MA).
  • Audiovisual Translation (MA).
  • Translation Studies (MA).
  • PhD in Humanities and Social Sciences.
• College of Science and Engineering
  • Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering.
  • Master of Science in Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
  • PhD in Computer Science and Engineering.
  • Science in Sustainable Energy (MSc).
  • Science in Data Science and Engineering (MSc).
  • Data Analytics in Health Management (MSc).
  • Master of Science in Sustainable Environment.
  • Science in Sport and Recreation Management (MSc).
  • Science in Cybersecurity (MSc).
  • Sustainable Energy (PhD)
  • PhD in Sustainable Environment.
  • Information Systems in Health Management (MSc).
  • PhD in Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
• Faculty of Law
  • Doctor of Law
  • Master of International Law and Foreign Affairs.
  • Doctor of Legal Sciences.
  • Master of International Economic and Commercial Law.
• College of Health and Life Sciences
  • Science in Biological and Biomedical Sciences (MSc).
  • Master of Science in Genomics and Precision Medicine.
  • PhD in Genomics and Precision Medicine.
  • PhD in Biological and Biomedical Sciences.
  • Science in Exercise Science (MSc).
• College of Public Policy (CPP)
  • Master of Public Policy
  • Master of Social Policy and Program Evaluation.

Eligibility criteria

• The Hamad Bin Khalifa University Scholarship is open to students from all countries.
• Each academic program has its own requirements and conditions. Therefore, be sure to read the academic requirements and admission requirements for each program.
• Good academic records are required.
• If you have an IELTS test, you can submit your test result.
• The British Council has launched a new system, IELTS One Skill Retake , where you can retake the test in one module to improve your score without having to take the full test.

Required documents

All applicants must submit:

• Academic records
• Full order
• Standardized test results (where applicable)
• Letters of recommendation (two)
• Personal statement
• the biography
• A copy of your passport or any identity document
• Research proposal (where applicable)

How to apply for the Hamad Bin Khalifa University Scholarship 2026 in Qatar?

Visit the Hamad Bin Khalifa University admissions website and click "Apply Now." Create an account. Submit your completed application. A list of graduate programs will appear. Select the program of your interest and submit your application. The official website link is below.