Hamad Bin Khalifa University
Doha, Qatar · QS World Rank #244
English requirements
What this university states for taught postgraduate entry, across every test it accepts. Individual programmes can ask for more — the table below shows a programme's own score where we have verified it.
| Test | Overall | Min per section |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS | 6.5 | — |
| TOEFL(0-120 scale) | 79 | — |
Graduate (master's) admission minimum, applied across HBKU colleges; scores must be under two years old and some programmes allow exemptions · official source
Verified programmes (6)
Master's programmes at this university that we have verified against its official pages — the field each maps to, and a direct link to the official course page.
| Programme | Field | Length | Tuition (intl) | English |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master in Global Health Policy | Global Health, Health Systems Management | 24 moIntake: Aug | QAR 90,000 total | See official page |
| Master of Public Policy | Public Policy | 24 moIntake: Aug | QAR 90,000 total | See official page |
| Master of Science in Islamic Finance | Islamic Finance, Sustainable Finance | 24 moIntake: Aug | QAR 90,000 total | See official page |
| Master of Science in Sustainable Energy | Energy Transition, Energy Economics | 24 moIntake: Aug | QAR 132,000 total | See official page |
| Master of Science in Sustainable Environment | Environmental Policy, Sustainability Science | 24 moIntake: Aug | QAR 132,000 total | See official page |
| Master of Social Policy and Program Evaluation | Social Policy, Monitoring and Evaluation | 24 moIntake: Aug | QAR 90,000 total | See official page |
Scholarships that fund study here
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What master's programmes does Hamad Bin Khalifa University offer?
We have verified 6 master's programmes at Hamad Bin Khalifa University against its official pages, concentrated in Global Health, Health Systems Management, Public Policy, Islamic Finance, Sustainable Finance.
How much is international tuition at Hamad Bin Khalifa University?
Across the programmes we verified, international tuition is about QAR 90,000–132,000. It varies by programme — confirm on the official course page.
What IELTS score does Hamad Bin Khalifa University require?
Hamad Bin Khalifa University's university-wide minimum for taught master's entry is IELTS 6.5 (TOEFL and others also accepted). Individual programmes can require more.
Are there scholarships to study at Hamad Bin Khalifa University?
Yes. Scholarships that fund study in Qatar include: HBKU Graduate Scholarship (tuition waiver + stipend), Qatar University Graduate Scholarship.
Programme names and tuition are verified against official pages and dated in our database; nothing here is a paid placement. Confirm current details on the official course page before applying.