Hamad Bin Khalifa Universit enrols 891 students for new academic year
Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) has enrolled a total of 891 students for the new academic year across its eight colleges. The university welcomed the new undergraduate students with its “Hayakom a...
Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) welcomed 891 new students for the upcoming academic year, spanning across its eight colleges. The orientation event, titled "Hayakom at HBKU," took place yesterday, attended by senior officials and faculty members. Out of the 891 students, 318 are Qataris, with the remainder comprising international students.
Of these new enrollees, 315 are pursuing undergraduate programmes, while the rest are enrolled in graduate programmes. The university currently boasts 51 academic programmes spanning its colleges. HBKU has an impressive 2,780 alumni from 79 different nationalities. During the event, HBKU Provost Dr Prabhat Hajela emphasized the university's deep roots in Qatar and its global reach.
He expressed the institution's commitment to fostering positive change across various fronts. Dr Hajela highlighted the value of diverse perspectives, talents, and ideas that new students bring to the community, stating that their presence enriches the entire university environment. Dr Hajela further outlined the university's focus on empowering students through intellectual curiosity, purposeful discovery, and a shared commitment to making an impact.
Dr Maryam Hamad al-Mannai, Vice-President of Student Affairs, provided a comprehensive overview of the university's facilities and opportunities for students. She stressed the significance of this period as both the commencement of academic life and the initiation of a journey filled with learning, innovation, and impact. She urged students to prioritize research and make substantial contributions to the community and the country at large.
The university noted that the selected students have been chosen from a pool of highly talented applicants, reflecting the demand for advanced interdisciplinary education. Dr al-Mannai emphasized the importance of research in the university's mission to address real-world questions, deeply rooted in Qatar and shaped by Arab and Islamic values.
The undergraduate orientation will span two days, while the graduate orientation is scheduled for August 20.
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