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    Feb 2026
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    Mar 2026
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    May 2026

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Student Stories

“Thanks to its top-tier faculty and world-class facilities, HBKU had a profound impact on my research interests and future ambitions.”

Ojima Zechariah Wada

College of Science and Engineering
Ojima Zechariah Wada

“HBKU offered one of the best faculty to student ratio in any law school I have ever witnessed, fostering an environment of personalized attention and mentorship which is rare in higher education.”

Ayesha Bashir

College of Law
Ayesha Bashir

“I will always be grateful for the opportunities HBKU provided me with to conduct translational research and explore new techniques in laboratory settings.”
 

Shaikha Mohammed S J Alhassan

College of Health and Life Sciences
Shaikha Mohammed S J Alhassan

“I like to think of HBKU as my second home and a place that constantly encouraged me to advance my research interests both on and off campus.”

Abdulrahman Mohammed M S Al-Shafi

College of Public Policy
Abdulrahman Mohammed M S Al-Shafi

“HBKU's commitment to academic excellence and innovative learning aligned perfectly with my educational and career goals.”

Shareefa Darwish

College of Islamic Studies
Shareefa Darwish

“HBKU’s first-of-its-kind Master of Arts in Intercultural Communication program sharpened my research skills and deepened my knowledge of interculturality.”

Maryam Al-Malki

College of Humanities and Social Sciences

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