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Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU / جامعة حمد بن خليفة)

Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU / جامعة حمد بن خليفة) is a public institution in Doha, Qatar, accredited by Ministry of Education and Higher Education, State of Qatar (MOEHE / وزارة التعليم والتعليم العالي) — apex regulator for Qatari HEIs. Qatari HE classifications: (1) PUBLIC NATIONAL — Qatar University (flagship 1973), University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST 2022 from CNA-Q merger), Community College of Qatar, Doha Institute for Graduate Studies; (2) QATAR FOUNDATION RESEARCH — Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU 2010, Qatar Foundation's flagship research university); (3) EDUCATION CITY BRANCH CAMPUSES — UNIQUE GLOBAL MODEL — 6 American university branches + 2 European: Cornell (Weill Cornell Medicine 2001), Texas A&M 2003, Carnegie Mellon 2004, Georgetown School of Foreign Service 2005, Northwestern Journalism + Communications 2008, VCU School of the Arts 1998 (FIRST Education City branch), HEC Paris 2010 (business), University College London 2010-2020 (closed); (4) PRIVATE — Lusail University, Stenden/NHL Stenden Qatar, etc. Plus Qatar National Library + Qatar Foundation research network. Arabic is national language; English is HE primary medium across nearly all institutions (Education City branches are 100% English American/European-curriculum with same degrees as home campus).. Primary language: Arabic (national language) + English (HE primary medium; Education City branches are 100% English American/European curriculum). AlmiStudy lists 7 canonical subject areas, all verified against Ministry of Education and Higher Education, State of Qatar (MOEHE / وزارة التعليم والتعليم العالي) — apex regulator for Qatari HEIs. Qatari HE classifications: (1) PUBLIC NATIONAL — Qatar University (flagship 1973), University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST 2022 from CNA-Q merger), Community College of Qatar, Doha Institute for Graduate Studies; (2) QATAR FOUNDATION RESEARCH — Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU 2010, Qatar Foundation's flagship research university); (3) EDUCATION CITY BRANCH CAMPUSES — UNIQUE GLOBAL MODEL — 6 American university branches + 2 European: Cornell (Weill Cornell Medicine 2001), Texas A&M 2003, Carnegie Mellon 2004, Georgetown School of Foreign Service 2005, Northwestern Journalism + Communications 2008, VCU School of the Arts 1998 (FIRST Education City branch), HEC Paris 2010 (business), University College London 2010-2020 (closed); (4) PRIVATE — Lusail University, Stenden/NHL Stenden Qatar, etc. Plus Qatar National Library + Qatar Foundation research network. Arabic is national language; English is HE primary medium across nearly all institutions (Education City branches are 100% English American/European-curriculum with same degrees as home campus)..

Country
Qatar (QA)
City
Doha
Control
public
Language
Arabic (national language) + English (HE primary medium; Education City branches are 100% English American/European curriculum)
Accreditation
Ministry of Education and Higher Education, State of Qatar (MOEHE / وزارة التعليم والتعليم العالي) — apex regulator for Qatari HEIs. Qatari HE classifications: (1) PUBLIC NATIONAL — Qatar University (flagship 1973), University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST 2022 from CNA-Q merger), Community College of Qatar, Doha Institute for Graduate Studies; (2) QATAR FOUNDATION RESEARCH — Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU 2010, Qatar Foundation's flagship research university); (3) EDUCATION CITY BRANCH CAMPUSES — UNIQUE GLOBAL MODEL — 6 American university branches + 2 European: Cornell (Weill Cornell Medicine 2001), Texas A&M 2003, Carnegie Mellon 2004, Georgetown School of Foreign Service 2005, Northwestern Journalism + Communications 2008, VCU School of the Arts 1998 (FIRST Education City branch), HEC Paris 2010 (business), University College London 2010-2020 (closed); (4) PRIVATE — Lusail University, Stenden/NHL Stenden Qatar, etc. Plus Qatar National Library + Qatar Foundation research network. Arabic is national language; English is HE primary medium across nearly all institutions (Education City branches are 100% English American/European-curriculum with same degrees as home campus).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.
Source
Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU / جامعة حمد بن خليفة) — MOEHE Qatar + institutional verification (Day 16) · tier: tier_2_directory
Website
https://www.hbku.edu.qa

Subjects offered

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Engineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Law · Computer Science & IT · Theology & Religious Studies · International Relations

Founded 2010 (chartered as Qatar Foundation's flagship research university; named after EMIR HAMAD BIN KHALIFA AL THANI — Qatar modernizer 1995-2013; located in Education City). QATAR FOUNDATION'S FLAGSHIP RESEARCH UNIVERSITY. Chartered 2010. Named after EMIR HAMAD BIN KHALIFA AL THANI (1952-2024) — modernizer of Qatar 1995-2013, father of current Emir Tamim. Hamad overthrew his father Khalifa in bloodless coup 1995, transformed Qatar into modern state. HBKU located in EDUCATION CITY alongside American/European branch campuses, providing the Qatari national research university complement. ~4,000+ students. 9 colleges + 4 research institutes. ENGLISH-MEDIUM. Strong Islamic Studies (Center for Islamic World Affairs), policy + business. Receives Qatar Foundation funding (sovereign-wealth-fund supported).

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