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Hamad Bin Khalifa University

Qatar Foundation's research university. Its College of Science and Engineering offers an MS in Data Science and Engineering and a PhD in Computer Science.

Overview

Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) is the research-focused university of Qatar Foundation, based in Education City, Doha. Its computing and AI work spans its College of Science and Engineering and its national research institutes, including the Qatar Computing Research Institute (QCRI).

For students interested in AI, the main route is graduate study: the MS in Data Science and Engineering covers how to collect, manage and analyse data at scale, and the PhD in Computer Science and Engineering allows research in AI alongside QCRI scientists.

What it offers

  • MS in Data Science and Engineering (College of Science and Engineering)
  • MS in Cybersecurity
  • PhD in Computer Science and Engineering
  • Research opportunities with QCRI and other HBKU institutes

Research focus

  • Data science and machine learning
  • Arabic language technologies (with QCRI)
  • Cybersecurity

Who it's for

  • Graduate students (master's and PhD)

How to join

Apply to HBKU's graduate programmes through the university admissions portal.

Sources

Last checked 29 September 2026. This is an independent summary from public sources; Qatar AI Institute is not affiliated with HBKU. Programmes change often, so confirm details with the institute. Spotted an error? Let us know.