“We are immensely proud of our graduates and the efforts that have gone into this achievement. They will find that the critical thinking skills and interdisciplinary mindset that we nurture at HBKU are in high demand. We hope they will take advantage of their education and use this knowledge for the betterment of our globalized world, and its scientific, social, and economic development. We encourage them to lead through their knowledge and understanding, to act embracing the values HBKU embodies, and to be of service to their communities and countries.” ”

Dr. Michael J. Benedik

PROVOST, HBKU

“Our 2020/21 graduates leave HBKU with a research-based education that will open doors for them wherever they go. The world is facing significant transformation and HBKU has prepared these graduates to generate novel approaches that can be applied to solve national and global issues. HBKU’s achievements over the past 10 years have aimed to advance Qatar’s vision of being a knowledge-based economy that is highly competitive in the international arena. Our commitment is to prepare leaders who can address problems of global importance, and we will continue this work, creating an educational environment that can advance discovery and innovation, especially in light of urgent new challenges.”

Dr. Richard O'Kennedy

VP for Research at HBKU

“Rising above the challenges of the past year, our Class of 2020 and 2021 prove that there are no limits except for the limit you set for yourself. We are confident that HBKU has equipped them with the knowledge and skills to envision the future and become innovators with an impact in local and global communities. We are confident that HBKU has equipped them with the knowledge and skills to envision the future and become innovators with an impact in local and global communities. We are greatly encouraged to see where the future will take HBKU.”

Maryam Al-Mannai

Vice President of Students Affairs

“Our graduates have shown great ambition, have asked the right questions, and have investigated the right issues, and their training and education will enable them to play a huge role in shaping the future.”

Dr. Amal Mohammed Al Malki

Founding Dean, College of Humanities and Social Sciences

“As we celebrate your dedication and persistence, we also take pride in knowing that we have prepared you for the professional world beyond the university and that your education will allow you to flourish and make a difference in the world.”

Dr. Susan L. Karamanian

Dean, College of Law

“Our graduates are a diverse and energetic group, intellectually curious and creative, and we believe you are equipped to face complex public policy challenges in Qatar, the region, and the world.”

Dr. Leslie A. Pal

Founding Dean, College of Public Policy

“As the world continues to be challenged by a pandemic, your skills and knowledge afford you the opportunity to confront current and future health threats and have a positive impact on the health of communities around the world.”

Dr. Edward Stuenkel

Founding Dean, College of Health of Life Sciences

“Our graduates have contributed to making the college what it is today and we believe that they are well equipped to be leaders and innovators in the field of engineering.”

Dr. Mounir Hamdi

Founding Dean, College of Science and Engineering

“Each of our graduates has changed HBKU for the better with valuable contributions to research, conferences, discussions, and community-targeted projects and we look forward to seeing them use their firm academic foundations in influencing the world in meaningful ways.”

Dr. Emad El-Din Shahin

Dean, College of Islamic Studies