MASTER'S PROGRAMME, HAMAD BIN KHALIFA UNIVERSITY, QATAR

Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) in Doha, Qatar offers a diverse range of master’s (graduate) programs across several colleges, designed to build advanced knowledge, research skills, and professional expertise in fields important to global development and innovation. These programs are typically two‑year degrees (equivalent to about 120 ECTS) that include Master of Science (MSc), Master of Arts (MA), Executive Master’s, and other graduate‑level credentials in areas such as Data Science and Engineering, Cybersecurity, Sustainable Energy, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Public Policy, Islamic Studies and Islamic Finance, Digital Humanities, Translation Studies, Women’s Studies, Biological and Biomedical Sciences, and more, spanning the College of Science and Engineering, College of Public Policy, College of Islamic Studies, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, College of Health and Life Sciences, and the College of Law.

To be eligible for admission to a master’s program at HBKU, applicants must generally hold a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university with a minimum GPA (typically around 3.0 on a 4.0 scale) in a field relevant to the chosen graduate study; applicants to professional master’s programs may also need to demonstrate professional experience relevant to their field. Standardized test scores such as GRE/GMAT are encouraged for many English‑taught programs but may be optional or waived depending on the specific degree, while English language proficiency is usually required (for example TOEFL minimum ~79 or IELTS minimum ~6.5), unless the applicant’s prior degree was taught in English.

The application process typically involves completing an online application, submitting official academic transcripts, proof of English proficiency, a résumé/CV, letters of recommendation, and a personal statement, and in some colleges, participating in an interview or internal assessment. HBKU reviews applications holistically, considering academic records, test scores, professional background, and fit with the program’s goals before issuing an offer of admission.

Overall, HBKU’s master’s programs are geared toward producing graduates with advanced analytical, research, and leadership capabilities in both technical and social science disciplines, with options suitable for students from diverse academic and professional backgrounds who seek to make an impact regionally and internationally.