Admission and Application Requirements
Applicants seeking admission to the College of Science and Engineering graduate programs at HBKU should have a strong academic record (minimum 3.0 GPA out of 4.0) from a recognized university. Applicants to the master’s programs should have a bachelor’s degree, while applicants to the PhD programs should have a master’s degree. Applicants should check the program they are applying for in order to make sure that they have majored in one of the disciplines mentioned under “required field of study.”
| Programs | Required Field of Study |
|---|---|
| PhD Computer Science and Engineering | Required field of study: Computer science, computer engineering, electrical and electronic engineering, information systems, mathematics and related fields. |
| PhD in Logistics and Supply Chain Management | Required field of study: Engineering, computer science, information systems, business, finance, economics, management, mathematics and other related fields. Students are required to demonstrate strong analytical skills. |
| PhD in Sustainable Energy | Required field of study: Engineering and science disciplines preferred. Students from architecture, urban planning, business, economics, policy, and social sciences demonstrating strong analytical skills will also be considered. |
| PhD Sustainable Environment | |
| Master of Science in Data Science and Engineering | Required field of study: Computer science, information systems, engineering, mathematics and related fields. |
| Master of Science in Cybersecurity | |
| Master of Data Analytics in Health Management | Required field of study: Computer science, information systems, electrical engineering, mathematics, statistics or related fields. Applicants from health and medical fields may be considered provided they have some knowledge of computer programming and relevant work experience. |
| Master of Information Systems in Health Management | Required field of study: Computer science, information systems, computer engineering. Applicants from health and medical fields with relevant work experience may also be considered. |
| Master of Science in Logistics and Supply Chain Management | Required field of study: Engineering, computer science, information systems, business, finance, economics, management, mathematics and other related fields. Students are required to demonstrate strong analytical skills. |
| Master of Science in Sport and Entertainment Management | Required field of study: Sport related degrees, management, finance, engineering, business and related fields. Applicants who have studied other fields may be considered. |
| Master of Science in Sustainable Energy | Required field of study: Engineering and science disciplines preferred. Students from architecture, urban planning. business, economics, policy and social sciences demonstrating strong analytical skills will also be considered. |
| Master of Science in Sustainable Environment |
All applicants are required to submit a valid IELTS score of 6.5 or TOEFL score of 79 in order to demonstrate their proficiency in English. Applicants may be exempt from this requirement if they provide an official letter confirming that they obtained their degree from a university where the medium of instruction is English.
Applicants to some PhD programs at the College of Science and Engineering are required to submit a valid GRE or GMAT test score at the time of application. Please see the table below for further information:
| PhD in Computer Science and Engineering | Optional |
| PhD in Sustainable Energy | Required |
| PhD in Sustainable Environment | Required |
| PhD in Logistics and Supply Chain Management | Required |
While the GRE is not required for admission to the master’s programs at the College of Science and Engineering, a strong GRE score will help strengthen the applicant’s admission material.
Applicants with prior research experience are preferred, especially for the PhD programs.
Application
The online application form can be accessed here.
Please note that this application is for admissions only. Information on how to apply for funding (where applicable) is provided to students who have been admitted to the program.
It is the applicant's responsibility to submit all required documents at the time of application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Academic transcripts
Official electronic copies of transcripts should be submitted as part of the online application. Final transcripts and graduation statements are required for all previous university studies. All transcripts submitted should include an explanation of the grading system.
For those who have not completed their current studies, transcripts must include results from the last completed semester of coursework. Transcripts in languages other than English or Arabic must be accompanied with an official translation.
Applicants who are admitted to the program based on copies or incomplete transcripts will be required to provide original transcripts upon enrollment in order to register for courses.
Standardized test results
Official copies of standardized test results must be sent directly to HBKU. Please refer to the institutional codes below:
- GRE: 7551
- GMAT: H6S
- TOEFL: 4981
- IELTS: No code required. Students should ask the IELTS center where they tested to send the IELTS TRF to Hamad Bin Khalifa University.
Applicants should also submit copies of their test scores with the online application.
Letters of recommendation
Applicants should provide two letters of recommendation, one of which must be from an academic referee. Applicants will receive the link to request recommendation forms once they have submitted the online admission application.
Personal statement of interest
Applicants should submit a personal statement (300-500) as part of the online application. The statement should explain why they are applying and how their studies will contribute to the achievement of their personal objectives, including information about the applicant's research interests and achievements. Incomplete personal statements will not be accepted.
Resume/Curriculum Vitae
Applicants should submit a copy of their current resume or curriculum vitae as part of the online application.
This should include the following information where applicable:
- Academic Qualifications
- Professional Experience
- Publications
- Research Projects
- Academic Awards or Honors
- Conference Presentations
Identification document
All applicants should submit an electronic copy of their passport as part of the online application. Nationals and Residents of Qatar should also submit their valid Qatari ID.
Tuition and Student Funding
The College of Science and Engineering provides a limited number of tuition waivers on a competitive basis.
To view tuition fees, please click here .
Admission Inquiries
Division of Engineering Management and Decision Sciences
admissions.cse.emds@hbku.edu.qa
Division of Information and Computing Technology
admissions.cse.ict@hbku.edu.qa
Division of Sustainable Development
admissions.cse.sus@hbku.edu.qa
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