Hayakom at Hamad Bin Khalifa University

Student Orientation 2026/2027

August 18 - 20, 2026

HBKU student in a black abaya and hijab standing with her arms crossed

University Voices

  • Dr. Ahmad Hasnah

    President

  • Dr. Maryam Hamad Al-Mannai

    VP of Student Affairs

  • Dr. Prabhat Hajela

    Provost

  • Noora Al-Kuwari

    Graduate Student, CSE

  • Omar Farouk

    Student Government President

  • As you begin your journey, I encourage you to embrace every opportunity to grow in knowledge, character and purpose, to emerge from this experience as grounded and thoughtful leaders in an increasingly morally complex world.

    Dr. Recep Şentürk

    College of Islamic Studies

    Dr. Recep Şentürk, College of Islamic Studies
  • Your journey at the College of Humanities and Social Sciences will be shaped by knowledge, curiosity and engagement with diverse perspectives. Together, we will cultivate a community that fosters critical thinking, compassion and personal growth.

    Dr. Yasir Suleiman-Malley

    College of Humanities and Social Sciences

    Dr. Yasir Suleiman-Malley, College of Humanities and Social Sciences
  • At the College of Science and Engineering, excellence, innovation and purpose come together. Here, you will gain the knowledge and skills to contribute to Qatar's vision and address global challenges through science, engineering and technology.

    Dr. Mounir Hamdi

    College of Science and Engineering

    Dr. Mounir Hamdi, College of Science and Engineering
  • We are living in challenging times, which makes your legal studies more critical than ever before. Let's roll up our sleeves together and forge ahead for the betterment of humankind.

    Susan Karamanian

    College of Law

    Susan Karamanian, College of Law
  • This is an exciting time to join the College of Health and Life Sciences. As disruptive technologies transform research, diagnosis and treatment, you will be part of a collaborative community driving innovation for better health.

    Dr. Markus Wenk

    College of Health and Life Sciences

    Dr. Markus Wenk, College of Health and Life Sciences
  • The world is not shaped by those who think they have the answers, but by those who are curious enough to ask new questions and seek novel answers. Here is the place where you can transform your ideas into impact and make a meaningful difference in the world.

    Dr. Logan Cochrane

    College of Public Policy

    Dr. Logan Cochrane, College of Public Policy
  • Congratulations! Each one of you is a testament to academic excellence, reflected in your impressive results in our admission assessments. We are confident that you are well equipped to achieve remarkable success throughout your academic journey.

    Dr. Laoucine Kerbache

    School of Economics and Management

    Dr. Laoucine Kerbache, School of Economics and Management

Orientation Agenda

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Day 1

18 August 2026

  • 8:30am - 9:20amArrival, Registration and Community WelcomeMinaretein
  • 9:30am - 9:35amCampus Safety and Community ResponsibilityMinaretein
  • 9:35am - 9:40amUniversity Leadership AddressMinaretein
  • 9:40am - 9:50amInstitutional Mission, Values, and the Student RoleMinaretein
  • 9:50am - 9:55amThe Role of Graduates in Advancing Knowledge and InnovationMinaretein
  • 9:55am - 10:00amPerspectives from FacultyMinaretein
  • 10:00am - 10:15amAcademic Structure and Disciplinary PathwaysMinaretein
  • 10:25am - 10:30amOverview of Institutional Financial ProcessesMinaretein
  • 10:30am - 10:45amAcademic Q&A with University LeadershipMinaretein
  • 10:45am - 11:00amInformal Learning Through Trivia and Peer EngagementMinaretein
  • 11:10am - 12:30pmStudent Networking Lunch, Break, and PrayerMinaretein
  • 12:30pm - 1:30pmCurrent Student Orientation Team Activity: The Creativity Competition, Part 1Minaretein
  • 1:30pm - 2:00pmStudent Networking Lunch, Break, and PrayerMinaretein
  • 11:55am - 12:00pmTransitionMinaretein
  • 12:00pm - 1:00pmStudent Organizations and Interdisciplinary CommunitiesMinaretein

Student Services

Every team you will need in your first weeks on campus, from advising and wellbeing to housing, careers and IT support.

  • An academic advisor reviewing a course plan on a tablet with a student taking notes

    Academic Advising

    One-to-one guidance on course selection, credit loads and degree planning.

  • A student meeting a wellbeing adviser one-to-one in a calm campus support lounge

    Health and Wellbeing

    Counselling, medical support and wellbeing programmes across Education City.

  • A new student arriving at a campus residence with a moving box and suitcase as staff check her in

    Housing and Residence

    On-campus accommodation, room assignments and residence life support.

  • Students studying together with laptops and books in the campus library

    Library and Learning

    Qatar National Library access, research databases and study spaces.

  • A careers adviser guiding a student through options on a laptop at the career resources centre

    Career Development

    Internships, CV clinics, employer events and graduate career coaching.

  • A student meeting a staff member to explore campus activities and sign-ups on a laptop

    Clubs and Student Life

    More than 40 student clubs, sports leagues and cultural societies.

  • Students getting Wi-Fi and device setup help from staff at the IT help desk

    IT Support

    Email, Wi-Fi, learning platforms and device setup at the IT Help Desk.

  • Students boarding a campus shuttle bus beside the Education City metro station

    Transport & Parking

    Shuttle routes, metro links and student parking permits.

Explore Education City

Interactive map of Education City with numbered pins for Qatar National Convention Centre, Sidra Pediatric Hospital, Mathaf, Al Shaqab, Education City Stadium and the HBKU colleges

Get to Know Education City

Explore HBKU and the surrounding campus's key destinations.

  • Transport
  • Venues
  • Housing
  • Dining

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