Overview

The Computer Science and Engineering programme from Hamad Bin Khalifa University aims to equip students with up-to-date knowledge of computer science and engineering, as well as the methods, tools, and technologies needed to explore this rapidly evolving field.

Key facts:

The program provides a broad, multidisciplinary and research-intensive education at the boundary of computer science and engineering, while providing specialization streams in contemporary fields that are globally important and relevant to Qatar.
These fields can include systems and computer security, software engineering, computational sciences, computer systems, architecture and very-large-scale integration (VLSI), robotics machine perception, sensing technologies, human-computer interface (HCI), ‘big data’ and data analytics, machine learning and artificial intelligence, computer vision and graphics, as well as wireless and mobile computing and networking, bioinformatics and health informatics.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Methods and Ethics in ICT
Applied Data Analytics
Principles of Computer System Design
Advanced Algorithms and Data Structures

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-03 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Ar Rayyan, Qatar

Disciplines

Computer Sciences View 3 other PhDs in Computer Sciences in Qatar

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Academic requirements

GPA

3

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application

Academic Transcripts

Standardized Test Results

Letters Of Recommendation

Personal Statement Of Interest

Resume/curriculum Vitae

Identification Document

Tuition And Student Funding

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

80000 QAR / year

≈ 80000 QAR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

80000 QAR / year

≈ 80000 QAR / year

Additional Details

Total Program Tuition: QAR 240,000

Living costs

Ar Rayyan

Qatar

4230 - 7920 QAR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.