Engagement Services

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The Student Engagement Office engages students in activities and programs outside the classroom.

You can contact us at: student.engagement@hbku.edu.qa

 

Yes, you can volunteer in some events, lincluding orientation and graduation. 

The office always sends out volunteer opportunities in the weekly email.

With each event announcement, there will be a registration link that can be filled and submitted online.

The office shares a weekly announcement of activities, programs, and news through student.engagement@hbku.edu.qa

New club or organization proposals must be submitted to Student Engagement and approved by the Student Affairs Office.

The goal is to contribute to the shaping of new intellectual leaders, who benefit from the newly established culture in HBKU to effectively develop academic and personal skills.

Announcement of clubs is at the beginning of each new academic year, during orientation and through an email announcement.

Yes, each student club has its own criteria.

There is no fee.

Usually, student clubs are created at the beginning of the academic year,  which is when students can join. 

There may be exceptions in some cases, for instance, where members withdraw and  a replacement is required for the year. 

Yes, to renew, you need to email: student.engagement@hbku.edu.qa

There is a SA focal point for each student club.

If the activity is approved by SA, they can cover any costs. 

The type of activities vary – some includesports activities, social gatherings, entertainment events, exhibitions, educational events, national celebrations, and more. 

Yes, you can join more than one club.

Yes, being a member of any club requires commitment.

Members communicate and meet as agreed through different channels (face-to-face meetings, WhatsApp groups, etc.).

The clubs aim to help HBKU students in particular and the HBKU community at large. The collective student body aims to become the link between the HBKU administration, faculty, staff, and students.

Clubs create events tailored to and based on the students’ needs and wants.

The student engagement clubs are for current students. However alumni can join our Alumni Student Clubs.

The advisor is responsible for managing all actions and approvals.

Yes, if the purpose is approved by the management.

Space reservation is made through the student engagement office staff.

Through the student engagement office staff.

Yes, you can, if it’s approved by the management.

Yes

Each member has a role in activating the student club.

Sports & Recreation

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Men’s and Women’s Basketball Teams, Men’s Football Team, Men’s Volleyball Team, and Cricket Team. 

Every year we announce new teams according to the registration stats.

Yes, you need to have some background on how to play your chosen game. The team coach will evaluate your performance upon registration.

Please contact the Sport and Recreation Department’s Recreation Supervisor: walsoud@hbku.edu.qa

or +974 44548235

Yes, the university works hard to provide highly qualified trainers.

Our office is located in the Minaretein building, Ground Floor, Office A 017.

The Sport and Recreation Department opens the registration every year at the beginning of the Fall and Spring semesters. If you missed the registration, you can contact the department’s Recreation Supervisor:walsoud@hbku.edu.qa  or visit the offices.

The time of the training sessions are agreed between the coach and the team members. Usually, training starts in the evenings after classes.

If your academic schedule allows, you can participate in more than one team.

Leagues including football, volleyball, basketball, and badminton will only be open for females. 

Yes, depending on the availability of lockers. You will need to coordinate with the HBKU Recreation Supervisor.

HBKU Sport and Recreation Department is responsible for providing the required equipment and jerseys for all players for both their training and games. The team coach or the team captain should share all the team requirements with the Recreation Supervisor

Currently, the university is working on providing health insurance that will cover sporting injuries.

  • Circuit, Tabata
  • Zumba
  • Full Body Combat
  • Whole Body Workout
  • Active Breathing Yoga
  • Karate Aerobics
  • Functional Training
  • Upper and Lower Abs Workout

A. Multaqa Indoor Facilities:

  • Female Gym - Male Gym.
  • Fitness Studio
  • Football Court
  • Badminton Court
  • Basketball Court
  • Volleyball Court
  • Games Room (Table Tennis, Billiards & Chess)

For more information and to make a reservation,, please contact multaqarecstaff@qf.org.qa  
Operation Hours: 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM, subject to change. 
The facilities will be open inAugust for a limited number of guests. 

B. Clubhouse Facilities:

  • Tennis Court
  • Squash Court
  • Multipurpose Court Swimming Pool (Family and Kids Pool only)
  • Mixed Gym
  • Multipurpose Court (Basketball, Badminton & Volleyball)

For more information and to make a reservation, please contact:clubhousereception@qf.org.qa   .
Operation Hours: 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM, subject to change.
 
C. Recreation Center Facilities:

  • Activity Room (usually used for Karate Class)
  • Gymnastics Room
  • Fitness Gym (Mixed)
  • Multipurpose Hall (Green Floor Gym / Wooden Floor Gym – Basketball, Football, Badminton & Volleyball)
  • Squash Courts
  • Studio Room
  • Ladies Fitness Gym
  • Swimming Pool (Olympic Size, Training Pool & Splash Pool)

For more information, and to make a reservation, please contact:recreationcentre@qf.org.qa  
Operation Hours: =  To be communicated through QF.

D. Awsaj Recreation Facilities:

  • Mixed Gym
  • Studio Room (For Spinning Classes only)
  • Multi-Purpose Hall (Badminton, Basketball, Volleyball & Football)
  • 4 x Football Pitches with Running Track
  • West Green Spine Children’s Playground
  • WGS Skate Park
  • WGS Football
  • WGS Volleyball
  • WGS Basketball
  • 25m Swimming Pool 

For more information, and to make a reservation, please contact:
awsajrecreation@qf.org.qa  
Operation Hours: Facilities will open in August, from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM

E. Golf:

  • 18 Hole Championship Golf Course
  • 6 Hole Championship Golf Course with Night Golf
  • 9 Hole Par 3 Golf Course with Night Golf
  • Footgolf Course (Football and Golf)
  • Center of Excellence for Golf Lessons.
  • Driving Range with Night use
  • Café and Restaurant

Operation Hours: 7 AM – 9 PM, subject to change.

  • Present Hawiyati ID
  • Users must present Ehteraz showing the ‘green’ good health status
  • Screening Temperature on facility entry at all times, with body temperature not exceeding 37.2 degree
  • Celsius for entry
  • Wearing  face mask and ensuring social distancing of 2 meters at all times
  • For golf, everyone can visit the club once it is open, with QF discounts applying 

Yes, we do. We share announcements through the student.engagement@hbku.edu.qa email

Please contact the Sport and Recreation Department’s Recreation Supervisor at walsoud@hbku.edu.qa  or visit the office located in CIS Building, Ground Floor, A 017

HBKU Students who are enrolled with HBKU

Learning & Writing Assistance

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SA currently has two writing specialists; please contact them via email as per your college:

For the College of Science and Engineering and College of Health and Life Sciences: Dr. Kamal Usman:kusman@hbku.edu.qa 
For the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, College of Islamic Studies, College of Public Policy, and College of Law students: Dr. Jon Weldon: jweldon@hbku.edu.qa

Career Services

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It is a program which allows students to gain work experience while studying 

In addition, students will gain valuable work skills, financial rewards, and professional reference. For more information, please visit:  www.teck4work.com

Available jobs can be checked at the vacancies in the SEP website

A range of career development workshops and internship opportunities are available to HBKU students to help them enhance their career performance and skills. The office is open throughout the year to support students with CV writing,reviewing, and interview preparations.

Community classes are non-academic courses with certified trainers. They cover a variety of topics and are conducted within each  semester. You can register as soon as the courses are announced at the beginning of each semester

Student Affairs  regularly send emails to all students and alumni with information regarding the workshops and classes.
Workshops and classes are also advertised through our social media channels. 

HBKU students get a 50% discount on the cost of  community classes. However, we do offer the student workshops for free

The classes and student workshops are held every semester around October, February, and March

Yes, you will

Workshops are usually academic, offering soft skills development 

Students can join and attend the workshops, its open for all

Workshops are sometimes offered during weekends, as well as weekdays

Alumni Services

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Visit the Alumni website for more information

The alumni cards are issued by Qatar Foundation. Once finalized, alumni will receive an update for collection 

Yes, we do have some events and programs that are open to alumni, which are usually announced through the HBKU Alumni Office.