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Our Graduate Programs
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Here’s an overview of the Graduate admission process:
Click on “Apply Now” to create a user account. Once the account is created, log in using your credentials.
Start the application process by choosing your desired college and program. You can submit up to two applications per academic year.
After submitting your application, you will receive a confirmation email with instructions to log back into your account, submit supplementary documents, and provide contact details for your references.
In the preliminary application review, the HBKU admissions team checks the application for completion and eligibility before forwarding it to the relevant college for assessment.
Applicants will be notified when the college makes a decision. Accepted applicants will receive an offer letter.
Important Dates
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Online graduate admission application opens to the public
01
Oct 2025 -
Admission application deadline for International applicants
01
Feb 2026 -
Admission application last day for Qatari and resident applicants who wish to apply for funding
15
Mar 2026 -
Late admission application deadline for Qatari and resident applicants
03
May 2026
Student Stories
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Shareefa Darwish,
College of Islamic Studies
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Maryam Al-Malki,
College of Humanities and Social Sciences
“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
“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
“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
“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
