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Hamad Bin Khalifa University

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Doha, Qatar
=126th in World University Rankings 2027
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About Hamad Bin Khalifa University

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Founded in 2010, in Doha’s Education City, Hamid Bin Khalifa University was named after the former emir of Qatar. Its main building is a Middle Eastern take on a medieval castle, complete with crenellated turrets. 

There are seven academic departments, known as colleges: Islamic studies; humanities and social sciences; science and engineering; law; health and life sciences; public policy; and economics and management. 

Student housing has vast atriums, fake waterfalls and sweeping staircases. There are also laundry rooms. Single and double accommodation units include a kitchenette and TV; bed linen is provided. IT support is also available.

The Education City student centre provides opportunities for extracurricular activities, including societies, service learning and leadership development. There are also 13 sports clubs, including padel, table tennis, chess and equestrianism. The annual Student Life Awards recognises students who have made noteworthy contributions to the university outside academia – including participation in the arts, sports and community service. 

 

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Key Student Statistics

A breakdown of student statistics at Hamad Bin Khalifa University

gender ratio
Student gender ratio
58 F : 42 M (1)
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International student percentage
74% (1)
student per staff
Students per staff
8.7 (1)
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Student total
974 (1)

Based on data collected for the (1) World University Rankings 2027

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Subjects Taught at Hamad Bin Khalifa University

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Arts and Humanities

  • Architecture
  • History, Philosophy and Theology
  • Languages, Literature and Linguistics

Business and Economics

  • Accounting and Finance

Computer Science

  • Computer Science

Engineering

  • General Engineering

Law

  • Law

Life Sciences

  • Biological Sciences

Social Sciences

  • Politics and International Studies