CSE Graduate Admission Requirements | Hamad Bin Khalifa University
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Overview

At Hamad Bin Khalifa University, our people are our greatest strength. When you enroll on an academic program at HBKU, you become part of a thriving community that is committed to excellence and innovation. 

Admission Process 

Here’s an Overview of our Admission Process:

  • 01
    Create Account

    Click on “Apply Now” to create a user account. Once the account is created, log in using your credentials.

  • 02
    Submit Application

    Start the application process by choosing your desired college and program. You can submit up to two applications per academic year.

  • 03
    Upload Documents & References

    After submitting your application, you will receive a confirmation email with instructions to log back into your account, submit supplementary documents, and provide contact details for your references.

  • 04
    Application Review

    In the preliminary application review, the HBKU admissions team checks the application for completion and eligibility before forwarding it to the relevant college for assessment..

  • 05
    Receive Offer of Admission

    Applicants will be notified when the college makes a decision. Accepted applicants will receive an offer letter.

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Applicants seeking admission to the College of Science and Engineering graduate programs at HBKU should have a strong academic record (minimum 3.0 GPA out of 4.0) from a recognized university. Applicants to the master’s programs should have a bachelor’s degree, while applicants to the PhD programs should have a master’s degree. Applicants should check the program they are applying for in order to make sure that they have majored in one of the disciplines mentioned under “required field of study.”

Programs Required Field of Study
PhD in Computer Science and Engineering  Computer science, computer engineering, electrical and electronic engineering, information systems, mathematics, and related fields
PhD in Logistics and Supply Chain Management  Engineering, computer science, information systems, business, finance, economics, management, mathematics, and other related fields. Students are required to demonstrate strong analytical skills.
PhD in Sustainable Energy  Engineering and science disciplines preferred. Students from architecture, urban planning, business, economics, policy, and social sciences demonstrating strong analytical skills will also be considered
PhD in Sustainable Environment 
Master of Science in Data Science and Engineering Computer science, information systems, engineering, mathematics and related fields.
Master of Science in Cybersecurity
Master of Data Analytics in Health Management  Computer science, information systems, electrical engineering, mathematics, statistics, or related fields. Applicants from health and medical fields may be considered provided they have some knowledge of computer programming and relevant work experience.
Master of Information Systems in Health Management Computer science, information systems, and computer engineering. Applicants from health and medical fields with relevant work experience may also be considered.
Master of Science in Logistics and Supply Chain Management  Engineering, computer science, information systems, business, finance, economics, management, mathematics, and other related fields. Students are required to demonstrate strong analytical skills.
Master of Science in Sport and Entertainment Management  Sport related degrees, management, finance, engineering, business, and related fields. Applicants who have studied other fields may be considered.
Master of Science in Sustainable Energy Engineering and science disciplines preferred. Students from architecture, urban planning. business, economics, policy, and social sciences demonstrating strong analytical skills will also be considered.
Master of Science in Sustainable Environment  

 

Applicants are required to submit a valid IELTS score of 6.5 or a TOEFL score of 79 to demonstrate their proficiency in English. Further details about the language proficiency requirement and the process to seek exemption (where this is an option) are available from admissions.hbku.edu.qa.

Applicants to some PhD programs at the College of Science and Engineering are required to submit a valid GRE or GMAT test score at the time of application. Please see the table below for further information:

Programs GRE/GMAT
PhD in Computer Science and Engineering Optional
PhD in Logistics and Supply Chain Management Optional
PhD in Sustainable Energy Required 
PhD in Sustainable Environment Required 

 While the GRE is not required for admission to the master’s programs at the College of Science and Engineering, a strong GRE score will help strengthen the applicant’s admission material.

Applicants with prior research experience are preferred, especially for the PhD programs.

Application Requirements

A completed online application form admissions.hbku.edu.qa

Official electronic copies of transcripts should be submitted as part of the online application. Final transcripts and graduation statements are required for all previous university studies. All transcripts submitted should include an explanation of the grading system. For those who have not completed their current studies, transcripts must include results from the last completed semester of coursework. Transcripts in languages other than English or Arabic must be accompanied by an official translation. Applicants who are admitted to the program based on copies of or incomplete transcripts will be required to provide original transcripts upon enrollment in order to register for courses.

Official copies (where required) must be sent directly to HBKU. Please refer to the institutional codes below:

  • SAT: 7675
  • GRE: 7551
  • GMAT: H6S
  • TOEFL: 4981 
  • IELTS: No code is required. Students should ask the IELTS center where they tested to send the IELTS TRF to Hamad Bin Khalifa University

Applicants should also submit copies of their test scores with the online application.
 

Postgraduate applicants should submit two letters of recommendation, one of which must be from an academic referee. Undergraduate applicants should provide two letters of recommendation, including one from the school counselor, and one from a math or science teacher.

Please visit admissions.hbku.edu.qa for further information about the submission process

Applicants should submit a personal statement (300-500 words) as part of the online application. The statement should explain why the candidate is applying to the program, and how their studies will contribute to the achievement of their personal objectives, including information about the applicant’s research interests and achievements.

Personal statements that are incomplete or below the minimum word count will not be accepted.

Applicants should submit a copy of their current resume or curriculum vitae as part of the online application. 

This should include the following information:

  • Academic qualifications 
  • Professional experience 
  • Publications
  • Research projects 
  • Academic awards or honors 
  • Conference presentations

All applicants should submit an electronic copy of their passport as part of the online application. Nationals and residents of Qatar should also submit their valid Qatari ID.

Non-refundable application fee (QAR 250)

The College of Science and Engineering provides a limited number of tuition waivers on a competitive basis.

To view tuition fees, please click here.

Division of Engineering Management and Decision Sciences
admissions.cse.emds@hbku.edu.qa

Division of Information and Computing Technology
admissions.cse.ict@hbku.edu.qa

Division of Sustainable Development
admissions.cse.sus@hbku.edu.qa

General inquiries: cse@hbku.edu.qa

P.O. Box: 34110 Doha – Qatar

Notice

  • Please do not submit any additional application materials which are not on the list of required items. Any additional materials received will be automatically discarded.
  • HBKU cannot return documents to the applicant once they are submitted.
  • All documents submitted through the online application must be in PDF format. Any documents submitted in a different format will not be accepted.

Contact Us

 

Entity Name Working Hours Phone Number Email Address
College of Science and Engineering Undergraduate Admissions 7.30 am - 3.30 pm 44230043 admissions.ug@hbku.edu.qa
Engineering Management and Decision Sciences 7.30 am - 3.30 pm 44540381 admissions.cse.emds@hbku.edu.qa
Sustainable Development 7.30 am - 3.30 pm 44546553 admissions.cse.sus@hbku.edu.qa
Information and Computing Technology 7.30 am - 3.30 pm 44547278 admissions.cse.ict@hbku.edu.qa