HBKU Graduate Scholarships
Hamad Bin Khalifa University (Qatar)
- Where you study
- Qatar · Education City, Doha
- Study level
- Master's
- PhD
Fall 2027: the online application opens on 1 October 2026 and closes on 1 February 2027 for international applicants.
Why: Admission is open to international applicants and no country is excluded on the official pages; Somalia is not named, so read the programme page before applying.
International applicants admitted to an HBKU master's or PhD programme. There is no separate scholarship application: funding is considered together with admission.
In short
HBKU Graduate Scholarships are offered by Hamad Bin Khalifa University in Qatar for Master's and PhD study in Education City, Doha. Funding is competitive and may include a tuition waiver, a monthly stipend and one round-trip airfare. Somali applicants are likely eligible, but should check their chosen programme's page.
How competitive
Competitive
Scholarships are competitive and decided with admission; the strongest applicants get the highest waivers.
English requirement
Not clearly stated
Fields of study
Islamic studies, humanities and social sciences, law, public policy, science and engineering, health and life sciences, computing
What it covers
Funding varies by programme. It may include a tuition waiver of up to 100%, a monthly stipend for international students and one round-trip airfare; housing is not provided.
- Tuition feesPartly
- Living allowanceIncluded
- TravelIncluded
- Health insuranceNot stated
- Visa costsNot stated
- AccommodationNot included
- FamilyNot stated
Competitive scholarships: a tuition waiver of up to 100% depending on the programme, a monthly stipend for international students and one round-trip airfare; housing is not provided. Check the current figures on the official page.
Only what the official source states. "Not stated" means we could not confirm it, not that it is excluded.
Who can apply
It is for international applicants admitted to an HBKU Master's or PhD programme. Somali applicants are likely eligible; check the chosen programme's page because Somalia is not named.
- You must be an international applicant admitted to an HBKU Master's or PhD programme.
- For a Master's, you need a bachelor's degree and a strong academic record.
- For a PhD, you need a master's degree and a strong academic record.
- Requirements differ by programme.
- Somalia is not named; check your programme page before applying.
- Academic requirement
- A bachelor's degree (for a master's) or a master's degree (for a PhD) with a strong record; requirements differ by programme.
English requirement
Not clearly stated
The official source does not state a general English test requirement. Check your programme's page for its English test requirements.
Check your programme's page for the English test requirement.
Never assume IELTS is needed. Only the official page and the university you apply to decide.
Documents you will need
- Academic transcripts
- Degree certificate
- CV
- Motivation letter / personal statement
- Recommendation (reference) letters
- Passport (or national ID)
- Other documents (see the official page)
Online application with transcripts, degree certificates, a CV, a statement of purpose, reference contacts and your passport; some programmes ask for test scores.
How to apply
- 1Read the official page for your chosen programme and check its eligibility and English test requirements.
- 2Choose a college and programme, then create an account on the official application website.
- 3Prepare your transcripts, degree certificate, CV, motivation letter and recommendation details.
- 4Upload your documents and passport; check whether your programme asks for test scores or other documents.
- 5Submit your application by 1 February 2027.
- 6Funding is considered with admission; wait for the admission decision.
Prepare well
- Start early so you have time to gather the required documents and complete the online application.
- Ask your referees for their contact details early, since the application requests reference information.
- Check the chosen programme's page for its exact academic, English and document requirements.
- Review the current scholarship figures on the official page; funding amounts can vary.
Important notes
- There is no separate scholarship application; funding is considered with admission.
- The international applicant deadline is 1 February 2027.
- Housing is not provided.
- Scholarships are competitive, and the strongest applicants may receive the highest tuition waivers.
Official source
ZitTalent explains; the official website decides. Always check the official page before you apply, and apply only there.
Official page last checked 9 November 2026
The explanation was written by AI from the verified facts and the official page, then checked by fixed rules: any amount, date, score or document the source does not state is removed.
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