Hamad Bin Khalifa University
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جامعة حمد بن خليفة | |
Established | 2010 |
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President | Dr. Ahmad M. Hasnah |
Provost | Dr. Khaled B. Letaief |
Address | |
Campus | Education City |
Nickname | HBKU |
Website | hbku |
Hamad Bin Khalifa University (Arabic: جامعة حمد بن خليفة) is a public university located within Education City in Doha, the capital city of Qatar. Founded in 2010, the university is a member of the Qatar Foundation, and began graduating students in 2014. It was named after Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, former Emir of Qatar (1995-2013).
Colleges and Degrees
College of Science and Engineering (CSE)
- Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering[2]
- Master of Science in Data Science and Engineering[3]
- Master of Science in Cybersecurity[4]
- Master's and Ph.D. in Sustainable Energy[5]
- Master's and Ph.D. in Sustainable Environment[6]
- Master's and Ph.D. in Biological and Biomedical Sciences[7]
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering[8]
- Executive Master in Energy[9]
Upcoming Academic Year[10]
- Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering
- Master of Science in Data Science and Engineering
- Master of Science in Cybersecurity
- Master of Science in Bioengineering
College of Islamic Studies (CIS)
College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS)
College of Law and Public Policy (CLPP)
- Juris Doctor Program[15]
HBKU Class of 2016
On May 1, 2016, HBKU graduated 111 students from the Class of 2016. 55% of the class was Qatari, while the whole class includes students from 29 different countries.[16] The ceremony was attended by 700 people, including H.H Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, who graduated from the class herself last year.[17] 52 of the graduates are from HBKU's Qatar Faculty of Islamic Studies (QFIS), 43 from the College of Science and Engineering, and 16 from the College of Humanities and Social Sciences.[18]
The guest speaker was tech entrepreneur Habib Haddad.[19]
Buildings
- College of Islamic Studies building
- Liberal Arts & Sciences building
- HBKU Research Complex
- HBKU Student Center
- HBKU Residence Halls
Famous Alumni
- Sheikha Mozah Bint Nasser Al Missned (Class of 2015) [20]
Branding
HBKU has revealed a new unified brand identity and a new website this year. [21]
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/18/HBKU_Logo%2C_2016.jpg/220px-HBKU_Logo%2C_2016.jpg)
The new HBKU logo, revealed in November 2016, is based on one of the prominent geometric shapes found in Islamic architecture: the triangle. Patterns based on the triangle can be seen extensively across the buildings within Education City, linking HBKU to Islamic heritage and culture while also signifying an embedded intellectualism. The logo is a combination of the initial letters of the university's name, HBKU, in both Arabic and Latin characters, signifying its role as a locally focused but globally minded academic institution.[22]
References
- ^ http://www.hbku.edu.qa/en/Contacts/index
- ^ http://www.hbku.edu.qa/PhD_CSE
- ^ http://www.hbku.edu.qa/DSE
- ^ http://www.hbku.edu.qa/Cybersecurity
- ^ http://www.hbku.edu.qa/en/energy
- ^ http://www.hbku.edu.qa/environment
- ^ http://www.hbku.edu.qa/bbs
- ^ http://www.hbku.edu.qa/en/CE
- ^ http://www.hbku.edu.qa/en/ExecutiveMasterE&R
- ^ http://www.hbku.edu.qa/en/DynamicPages/related_info/135
- ^ http://www.hbku.edu.qa/MAIS
- ^ http://www.hbku.edu.qa/MSIF
- ^ http://www.hbku.edu.qa/MATS
- ^ http://www.hbku.edu.qa/MAAT
- ^ http://www.hbku.edu.qa/en/JurisDoctor
- ^ "HBKU's Class of 2016 graduate". Gulf-Times. 2016-05-02. Retrieved 2016-11-08.
- ^ "Qatar Foundation | HBKU Celebrates Class of 2016". www.qf.org.qa. Retrieved 2016-11-08.
- ^ http://thepeninsulaqatar.com/news/qatar/380495/sheikha-moza-praises-dedication-of-hbku-class-of-2016
- ^ "جامعة حمد بن خليفة on Twitter". Twitter. Retrieved 2016-11-08.
- ^ http://www.qf.org.qa/news/122-graduates-honored-at-hbku-graduation-ceremony
- ^ "Hamad Bin Khalifa University reveals new brand identity - The Peninsula Qatar". www.thepeninsulaqatar.com. Retrieved 2016-11-15.
- ^ "HBKU unveils new brand identity". Gulf-Times. 2016-11-02. Retrieved 2016-11-05.