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Student Clubs and Achievements
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 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 (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.
Student Support and Council
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.
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
Sports and Recreation
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
Table Tennis
Volleyball
Golf
Padel
Chess
Athletic
Squash
Cricket
Tennis
Horse Equestrianism
Badminton
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
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.