Student Affairs Office
Student Affairs supports the academic mission of the university by empowering students and engaging alumni to develop skills and competencies through diverse educational and social learning opportunities.
VP Message
Welcome to the Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) Student Affairs webpage. This platform is an essential resource for our students and alumni, both throughout and after their academic journey at HBKU.
This webpage aims to create an online community where students can engage themselves through Student Affairs’ services, as well as co-curricular activities, such as student engagement, leadership activities, experiential learning, and community outreach. It also strategically provides help and assistance to resolve any problems that may arise as students pursue their degrees and is the first contact for questions, concerns, or issues pertaining to the learning environment.
The Student Affairs team strives to educate, empower, and support students in their development to become engaged citizens in Qatar and globally, by providing a wealth of information about Student Services, Career, Alumni Services, and International Services.
Student Affairs is committed to creating, supporting, and sustaining student initiatives to enable students to enhance personal growth and community development. Our webpage is geared towards promoting these goals that will benefit the local market and beyond.
We recognize that our success comes from our students, and we hope each one will find this space beneficial during their journey at HBKU.
Sincerely,
Dr. Maryam Al-Mannai
Vice-President of Student Affairs, Hamad Bin Khalifa University
Vision
The Student Affairs Office leads with a student-centred approach designed to help HBKU students within academic and non-academic contexts holistically. Our vision involves creating opportunities for students, as supporting them is our highest priority.
Mission
Our focus is on the wellbeing and academic success of our students, promoting career and professional services, as well as student services and activities. Weaim to engage students in developing skills and competencies through diverse educational learning opportunities.
Goals
- Cultivate a community of support
- Promote a culture of civic engagement and outreach with the outside community
- Foster a network of innovation for future use of our academic and research capabilities
- Encourage intercultural knowledge of HBKU to thrive within a global context
- Create opportunities and relations with the community in Qatar for possible internships, employment, and other endeavors to successfully achieve HBKU’s mission
Contact Us
Hotline: +974 44540376
Student Employment program: sep@hbku.edu.qa
Student Engagement: student.engagement@hbku.edu.qa
Student Career & Alumni Services: cosr@hbku.edu.qa
Sports & Recreation: walsoud@hbku.edu.qa
Career Services
Student Employment Program
The Student Employment Program provides HBKU students with part-time jobs on campus in order to gain work experience. Students can view and apply for a job through: sep.hbku.edu.qa
Internships & Placement Jobs
SA coordinates with local and international entities for internships and employment.
Entrepreneurship Opportunities
HBKU partners with entrepreneurial organizations that provide workshops focusing on startups and entrepreneurship competitions.
Career Preparation and Professional Workshops
SA provides student workshops to prepare students for employment. The workshops focus on interview skills and general professional skills.
C.V. Writing and Review
SA provides CV review services to HBKU students throughout the year.
Employer Network
The Employer Network is a session where students are given the opportunity to network with employers from different industries, providing them with a range of job opportunities.
Community Classes
HBKU community classes aim to provide excellent training to the local community in various subjects, to enhance essential learning and development.
Community classes provide members of the public with an enriching experience that expands their horizons intellectually, culturally, and personally.
Community Outreach Programs
SA delivers outreach programs and information sessions locally and internationally to both governmental and private institutions, as well as universities. SA participates annually in post-graduate and educational fairs around the globe to promote HBKU.
Alumni Services
HBKU Alumni Services
Alumni services offered to HBKU graduates include facilitating access to QF’s recreational facilities and sharing job opportunities and internships on a regular basis.
HBKU Alumni Association
The Alumni Association at HBKU provides a strategic platform to strengthen the interaction with HBKU alumni by fostering programs that are of interest and support the strategic objectives of the university.
The Alumni Association works hard to represent the interest of the colleges within the university.
Contact the team
Fahad A. Al-Hajri
Director of Community Outreach & Student Relations
E-mail: fhajri@hbku.edu.qa
Phone Number: +974 44540332
Asma A. Al-Mohannadi
Student & Alumni Services Lead
E-mail: amohannadi@hbku.edu.qa
Phone Number: +974 44541622
Reem Al Marri
Student & Alumni Services Coordinator
E-mail: reealmarri@hbku.edu.qa
Phone Number: +974 44540141
Student Engagement
Student Representative Council (SRC)
Serves as a two-way communication channel between staff and students, bringing information to the attention of staff. The SRC provides HBKU students with a voice to express ideas, suggestions, concerns, needs, requests, or issues. Additionally, the SRC creates events tailored to and based on students’ interests. Members of HBKU SRC are elected by the students of their respective colleges.
Complaint and Feedback System
You are our most important stakeholders. Your experiences, opinions, and voices matter deeply to us. We value your feedback and welcome your input with open arms. Your perspectives are vital in helping us improve our programs, services, and the overall quality of your education. Whether it’s a suggestion for enhancement or a concern that needs addressing, rest assured that your feedback and complaints are not only heard but taken seriously and with full confidentiality.
For more, login to: https://hbku.campuslabs.com/engage/forms.
Clubs (Social, Cultural, Scientific)
In addition to creating a bridge between students, student organizations allow for a holistic university experience that includes extracurricular activities. Seeing as the majority of our HBKU students are postgraduates, student organizations give them a chance to develop their leadership skills as well as their interests away from work or classroom environments.
Student Life Awards
Student Life Awards are annual non-academic awards. The awards aim to recognize exceptional students who have made noteworthy contributions to the university outside of academia. Awardees are evaluated for their informal learning through participation in co-curricular activities, involvement in the arts, community service, community engagement, student leadership, competitions(non-sports), and sports accomplishments.
Three Minute Thesis Competition
Three Minute Thesis (3MT) is a contest open to doctoral students, launched by the University of Queensland, Australia, and brought to HBKU by HBKU Student Affairs. The 3MT competition requires competitors to deliver a succinct overview of their thesis to a non-specialist audience, in three minutes. Competitors are required to present their research using a single static slide. A panel of three judges assesses competitors based on comprehension, content, engagement, and communication.
Sports & Recreation
Sports
The Sports Section at HBKU aims to enhance students’ general well-being and encourage healthy lifestyles through sports and other activities. Participation is open to all HBKU students with knowledge of the various sports.
For more information, you can contact them through: sports.recreation@hbku.edu.qa
HBKU Sports Club
The HBKU Sports Club provides students an opportunity to participate in a competitive sports club. This enterprise enhances their college-life experience and provides a vehicle for a well-rounded education through physical, social, and leadership development.
HBKU Sports and Recreation currently offers 13 different Sport Clubs.
- Football
- Basketball
- Volleyball
- Table Tennis
- Tennis
- Padel
- Squash
- Badminton
- Golf
- Chess
- Athletic
- Horse Equestrianism
- Cricket
Through the clubs we:
- Organize and conduct physical, sports, and health-improving activities in the university.
- Participate in sports competitions at various levels among higher educational institutions in Qatar.
- Engage students in educational and training activities related to their sport of interest.
If you are interested in joining any sports club or have any questions, please contact the HBKU Sports and Recreation at sports.recreation@hbku.edu.qa or call +974 4454 8235.
Students Health & Wellbeing
Wellness and physical health
The Student Affairs Office provides information and guidance for students on how to access various healthcare facilities. Those include the relevant public healthcare centers run by the Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC). To access PHCC centers, students must have a Hamad Health Card. Students are strongly advised to apply for a Health Card as soon as they arrive in Qatar. Students who have private health insurance can also access the various clinic services available at QF Primary Health Care Clinic. Appointments are made by telephone ( 4454 0222 - 4454 1244 - 7105 0222). Students can also access private healthcare facilities at their own expense if they wish to do so.
Counseling and mental health
HBKU has a dedicated counseling and mental health service. The service is led by Dr. Rudwan Abdul-Al, Senior Consultant Psychiatrist and Student Counselor. Counseling is provided at the Qatar Foundation Primary Health Care Clinic (QF PHCC) located at the Multaqa building. Students can have individual counseling sessions. Group sessions can also be organized. Awareness and information seminars are run throughout the year. More details can be found on the HBKU Student Health webpage.
To book a counseling appointment please call QF PHCC on any of the following numbers: 4454 0240 - 4454 0222 - 4454 1244 - 7105 0222
For general queries about the service please email: counseling.services@hbku.edu.qa
Psychiatric clinic
Students can benefit from the psychiatric clinic provided by HBKU which is located at QF Primary Health Care Clinic. Consultations are provided by Dr. Rudwan Abdul-Al, Senior Consultant Psychiatrist and Student Counselor. Services include assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of psychiatric disorders. This service is provided free of charge for HBKU students (cost of medication and investigation excluded).
Appointments can be booked by calling the following numbers: 4454 0222 - 4454 1244 - 7105 0222.
Support at student housing
Regular mental health forums are held at Shamali and Junoubi housing. The forums are for community development advisors (CDA). If students would like to discuss mental health issues in the housing, they can contact one of the HBKU CDAs for information about the next forum.
Health awareness campaign
The counseling services run the “Health Matters” series across the academic year. During which they cover important mental and physical health topics. Details of forthcoming sessions, including topics and dates, are circulated by email to all the HBKU community.
Facilities
Student Lounge at Minaretein
Located on the Ground Floor-A.006 at Minaretein (College of Islamic Studies building), the student lounge is a great space for students to spend their free time, work on projects, and socialize with each other. Students can also de-stress with a quick game at the foosball and billiard tables installed in the lounge
Qatar Foundation Services
Undergraduate Student - QF Financial Aid
A need-based, interest-free loan program that gives you an equal opportunity to receive a quality university education. All students who have been accepted into one of the undergraduate programs in Education City and can demonstrate financial need are eligible to apply. Students can repay their loan after graduation either through repayment (as a percentage of their monthly income) or via paid service. For more details, please email fao-repayment@qf.org.qa or visit our offices in Education City to meet with the SFS team.
Housing
For more information, please visit our page: www.qf.org.qa/education/student-housing .
QF Primary Health Care Center
QF Primary Health Care Center (QF PHCC) is currently operated by Queen Hospital, on behalf of Qatar Foundation.
- Queen Hospital is a highly recognized private medical center in Qatar. Under its operation, QF PHCC will continue to provide our staff and students with high-quality healthcare services.
- The QF PHCC is an invaluable resource for our community, and this transition marks a step toward enhancing its services. Under Queen Hospital’s operation, it will offer longer daily opening times and Saturday openings, as well as other services that will be announced in due course.
- To access the various health services at QF PHCC, students and staff can use their private health insurance or pay for the service privately.
Contact the team
Engagement & Wellbeing:
Reem A. Alabduljabbar
Head of Student Engagement
E-mail: ralabduljabbar@hbku.edu.qa
Phone Number: +974 44540380
Faisal A. Al-Mohannadi
Senior Engagement Supervisor
E-mail: faalmohannadi@hbku.edu.qa
Phone Number: +974 44540136
Sports & Recreation:
Wadha A. Al-Saoud
Recreation Supervisor
E-mail: walsoud@hbku.edu.qa
Phone Number: +974 44548235
Counseling Services:
Counseling Team
E-mail: counseling.services@hbku.edu.qa
International Services:
Bader A. Al Muftah
Events Supervisor
E-mail: baalmuftah@hbku.edu.qa
Phone Number: +974 44540327
Engagement Services
Sports & Recreation
Learning & Writing Assistance
Career Services
Alumni Services
University Health
The Student Affairs office at HBKU is committed to prioritizing the health and well-being of its students. To achieve this goal, the office provides a range of services to promote physical and mental health, as well as lifestyle and diet advice.
This service is not a replacement for the standard healthcare services available in Qatar, rather, it is a resource that complements them. We hope that the information provided in this section will be useful to students, staff members, and the community at large.
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