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The HBKU Scholarship 2027 is fully funded. Hamad Bin Khalifa University in Qatar covers your tuition in full, pays a monthly stipend, and adds benefits like housing support and health insurance, for a master’s or PhD. It is open to students worldwide.
HBKU is a research university in Doha, part of Qatar Foundation. Many of its programmes are taught in English, and it does not ask for IELTS or TOEFL for most applicants.
Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Host country | Qatar (Doha) |
| University | Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) |
| Study level | Master’s and PhD |
| Funding | Full tuition, a monthly stipend, plus benefits such as housing support and health insurance |
| Who can apply | Students worldwide with a strong academic record |
| Application fee | None |
| Deadline | 2027 intake, applications open now. See the Deadline section. |
What is the HBKU Scholarship?
Hamad Bin Khalifa University is a young, well-funded research university inside Qatar Foundation’s Education City in Doha. Its graduate scholarship lets strong students from any country study for a master’s or PhD with the costs covered, so you can focus on your research.
When you are admitted to an HBKU graduate programme, the funding is part of the offer for scholarship recipients.
What the scholarship covers
- Full tuition for your master’s or PhD
- A monthly stipend to help with living costs
- Benefits that can include housing support and health insurance
Confirm the exact stipend and benefits for your programme on the official HBKU page, as they vary by college and level.
Fields you can study
- Science and engineering
- Computing and data
- Public policy, law, and Islamic studies
- Humanities and social sciences
- Health and biomedical sciences
Who can apply
- Students from any country
- You hold, or will hold, a degree that meets the entry requirements for your level
- You have a strong academic record
Do I need IELTS or TOEFL?
For most applicants, HBKU does not require IELTS or TOEFL, which removes a common hurdle. Check your specific programme to be sure, since a few may ask for proof of English.
Can I apply with average grades?
A strong record helps, as places are competitive. If your grades are solid and your statement and references are clear, apply. If they are still building, look at the other fully funded scholarships we post that ask for less.
Required documents
- Your degree transcripts and certificates
- A statement of purpose
- References or letters of recommendation
- Your CV
- A research proposal, for PhD and some master’s programmes
How to write your statement of purpose
Say why HBKU, why your programme, and what you want to research. Tie your past study to a clear question or goal. Write plainly, keep to the length, and make your fit with the college obvious.
How to apply, step by step
- Choose your HBKU college and graduate programme.
- Read the entry requirements and gather your documents.
- Apply online through the official HBKU admissions page.
- Submit before your programme’s deadline for the 2027 intake.
Selection process
HBKU reviews your academic record, your statement, your references, and, where needed, your research proposal. Admitted students considered for the scholarship receive the funding as part of their offer.
Deadline
2027 intake. Applications are open now.
Deadlines vary by college and programme, and strong applicants apply early. Find your programme and confirm its exact deadline on the official HBKU admissions page before you submit.
Have a question?
Drop your question in the comments and we will help. Tell us your field and your level and we will point you in the right direction.
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