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HBKU Scholarships 2027 in Qatar (Master’s and PhD, Tuition Waiver and Stipend)
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Program Overview
Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), in Education City, Doha, offers tuition waivers and monthly stipends to selected master's and PhD students. There is no separate scholarship form: you are considered for funding when you apply for admission. Selected international PhD students are paid 9,000 QAR a month for up to 45 months, and selected international master's students 7,000 QAR a month for up to 21 months.
Funding is competitive. Stipends go to full-time students who work as research or teaching assistants for 10 hours a week, and HBKU says they depend on the funds available. Tuition waivers for HBKU-sponsored students are 100% for PhD programmes, 75% for STEM master's programmes and 60% for other MS and MA programmes; LL.M., MS Economics and certificate programmes have no waiver.
Applications for Fall 2027 opened on 1 October 2026, and the deadline for international graduate applicants is 1 February 2027. A later deadline of 2 May 2027 applies only to Qatari and resident applicants. There is a non-refundable application fee of 250 QAR. This page was last checked against the HBKU website on 7 October 2026.
Key Information
Host Country
Qatar
Funding Type
Partial
English Requirement
Varies — check program requirements
Eligible Nations
All nationalities
Category
Partial Funding
Applications Open
Opened 1 October 2026
Status
Accepting Applications
Scholarship Benefits
Tuition waiver for HBKU-sponsored students: 100% for PhD and S.J.D. programmes, 75% for STEM master's programmes, 60% for other MS, MA and J.D. programmes
No tuition waiver for LL.M., MS Economics and certificate programmes
Monthly stipend for selected international PhD students: 9,000 QAR for up to 45 months
Monthly stipend for selected international master's students: 7,000 QAR for up to 21 months
Stipends go to full-time students who work as research or teaching assistants for 10 hours a week, and depend on the funds available
Housing is not paid directly by the university
Not covered: the application fee of 250 QAR
Eligibility Criteria
- Admission to a full-time master's or PhD programme at HBKU
- Meet the entry requirements of your programme, including proof of English
- Stipends go to full-time students who work as research or teaching assistants
- Students with a stipend work as research assistants with their supervisor for 10 hours a week
Guides for this scholarship
How Applications Are Evaluated
Each scholarship provider uses its own selection criteria. Applicants should review the official scholarship guidelines for the specific criteria used to evaluate applications.
Selection information published by the provider
- Tuition waivers and stipends are awarded on a merit or need basis
- Awards depend on the funds available and are not guaranteed
Required Documents
Online admission application
Final transcripts and graduation statements for all university studies
English test result, sent as your programme requires
Other documents listed for your programme
How to Apply
1
Choose a master's or PhD programme and read its admission and funding notes
2
Prepare your transcripts, English test result and programme documents
3
Apply on the HBKU online admissions portal and pay the 250 QAR application fee
4
Submit before the international deadline of 1 February 2027
5
Check your offer letter to see what tuition waiver and stipend you have been awarded
Ready to Submit?
Ensure you have reviewed all requirements and gathered your documents before starting the application.
Official Application WebsiteFrequently Asked Questions
It varies by program and by your previous education. Some providers accept other English tests, and some waive the test if your earlier degree was taught in English. Check the official program requirements before you apply.
The official deadline is 2/1/2027. We highly recommend submitting your application at least a week prior to avoid server congestion.
Most universities allow you to apply with a "Hope Certificate" or provisional transcript if you are in your final semester, provided you graduate before the intake starts.
This varies by university. Many fully funded scholarships cover or waive application fees, but some may still require an initial processing fee. Refer to the official guidelines.
For PhD and some Master's programs, securing an acceptance letter from a professor is often mandatory. For undergraduate programs, it is usually not required.
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