Hamad Bin Khalifa University
Doha
A research-focused university in Doha, founded in 2010 as part of Qatar Foundation's Education City. It offers undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programs — alongside executive and professional education — across science and engineering, health and life sciences, public policy, law, and economics, with instruction in English.
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Location
Doha
Established
2010
Degree levels
Bachelor's, Master's, PhD, Professional
Instruction
English-taught
Rankings
Rankings are published annually by their respective organisations and change every year. Confirm the current-year position on the official ranking website before relying on it.
How to apply
Direct via HBKU
Region
Middle East →Admission tests
Popular fields of study
Source: Hamad Bin Khalifa University official website. Details here are for guidance only — tuition, deadlines, rankings and eligibility change every academic year, so confirm on the official university site before applying.
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