The Engineering Honors (EH) Program at Hamad Bin Khalifa University is designed to provide a high-quality, enriched academic experience for undergraduate students in the College of Science and Engineering.

The program brings together a community of high-achieving students, faculty advisors and research mentors, offering opportunities for advanced learning, research engagement and professional development.

The EH Program is intended for students who embrace the challenge of an engineering degree and seek to go further by aspiring to invent, imagine, create, explore and make a meaningful impact through their work.

Students in the Engineering Honors Program benefit from a range of academic and professional opportunities, including:

  • Community of Scholars: Participation in a vibrant academic community through organized activities and engagement opportunities.
  • Undergraduate Research: Hands-on research experience with faculty mentors, preparing students for graduate studies and competitive careers
  • Career Development: Specialized seminars and activities focused on internships, career pathways, and graduate education
  • Priority Advising and Registration: Early access to advising and course registration
  • Honors Designation: Official recognition on the student’s academic transcript upon successful completion of the program
  • Freshman Students
    Eligible students will be identified during the admissions process and invited to apply.
  • Continuing Students
    Current students with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher may apply to the program.
  • Transfer Students
    Transfer students who achieve a GPA of 3.5 or higher after their first semester at Hamad Bin Khalifa University may apply. Admission is based on a holistic review, including time to completion.

Application Requirements

Applicants must submit the following:

  • Letter of reference (from a teacher or instructor familiar with the student’s academic abilities)
  • Personal essay describing interest in the program and career goals
  • Updated resume

 

Program Requirements

To graduate with the Engineering Honors designation, students must complete both academic and non-academic requirements:

  • Academic Requirements:
    • Completion of at least 18 honors credits, including:
      • Minimum of 12 credits in engineering
      • Engineering Honors Seminar (0 credit, P/NP)
      • At least 3 credits of research
    • Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5
    • Minimum GPA of 3.25 in honors courses, with no grade below B
    • No honor code violations
  • Non-Academic Requirements:
    Mandatory participation in academic advising each semester

 

Good Standing and Continuation

Students must maintain the required GPA thresholds to remain in the program. Students who fall below requirements may be placed on probation and, if necessary, may be dismissed following review.

Interested students should submit their application materials to the Engineering Honors Program email engrhonor@hbku.edu.qa

 

Join the Engineering Honors Community

The Engineering Honors Program is an opportunity to challenge yourself academically, engage in meaningful research and become part of a distinguished community of scholars at Hamad Bin Khalifa University.