Education for Peace, Education for Humanity
Hamad Bin Khalifa University proudly celebrates the Class of 2024. As our graduates embark upon their journey beyond the university classrooms, we reflect on their remarkable achievements.
Throughout their academic tenure, the Class of 2024 has embodied the transformative impact of higher education in fostering global peace and humanity. Their unwavering commitment to learning, innovation, and helping others underscores their innate desire to make a positive impact on society.
As we bid farewell to the Class of 2024, we are confident that they will continue to use the knowledge and skills gained at HBKU to uphold societal values and facilitate dialogue. Their contributions to society will catalyze a more equitable and peaceful world, propelled by scientific advances in Qatar and beyond.
PresidentDr. Ahmad M. Hasnah
“The challenges ahead of you are great, yet the hope we have in you matches these challenges. Set ambitious goals and let your aspirations transcend personal achievements, for history only remembers those with altruistic hands and those whose influence goes beyond individual pursuits”.
More About HBKU PresidentManagement Messages
“Our award recipients embody the commitment all of our faculty have towards academic excellence in their scholarly work, dedication to our students and their intellectual development, and the significant impact our faculty have in enhancing the university, our local community and their academic disciplines. My heartfelt congratulations to each of this year's recipients."
Dr. Michael Benedik,
HBKU Provost
“HBKU’s focus areas underpin Qatar’s economic, social, and technological development. The national university’s multidisciplinary programs are designed to prepare future leaders in these fields to shape novel solutions that bring a positive impact to the world. HBKU’s unique learning environment naturally reinforces the country’s strategy to invest in human capital and economic diversification and sustain this development by providing students with the knowledge and skills to solve critical challenges at home and beyond.”
Ahmed K. Elmagarmid,
Acting Vice President of Research
“HBKU’s Office of Student Affairs fosters a learning environment that encourages students to apply lessons and expertise in the service of restoring human dignity, upholding societal values, and facilitating dialogue and understanding where it is needed most. This also reflects that so many of our alumni assume leadership roles within their communities and professions, becoming ambassadors for the university in the process.”
Dr. Maryam Al-Mannai,
Vice President for Student Affairs
Graduates' Success Stories
“HBKU's commitment to academic excellence and innovative learning aligned perfectly with my educational and career goals.”
Shareefa Darwish,
College of Islamic Studies
“HBKU’s first-of-its-kind Master of Arts in Intercultural Communication program sharpened my research skills and deepened my knowledge of interculturality.”
Maryam Al-Malki,
College of Humanities and Social Sciences
“Thanks to its top-tier faculty and world-class facilities, HBKU had a profound impact on my research interests and future ambitions.”
Ojima Zechariah Wada,
College of Science and Engineering
“HBKU offered one of the best faculty to student ratio in any law school I have ever witnessed, fostering an environment of personalized attention and mentorship which is rare in higher education.”
Ayesha Bashir,
College of Law
“I will always be grateful for the opportunities HBKU provided me with to conduct translational research and explore new techniques in laboratory settings.”
Shaikha Mohammed S J Alhassan,
College of Health and Life Sciences
“I like to think of HBKU as my second home and a place that constantly encouraged me to advance my research interests both on and off campus.”
Abdulrahman Mohammed M S Al-Shafi,
College of Public Policy
