HBKU’s Graduate Studies Open House witnesses unprecedented presence

Prospective students get to learn about world-class academic programmes

MORE than prospective students interested in graduate studies attended Hamad in Khalifa University s (H KU) Graduate Studies Open House.

Held twice this academic year, the event provided potential candidates with opportunities to connect with key staff, learn about entry requirements, and much more. The Open House commenced with a welcome message from the university s provost and followed by an overview of life on campus and non-academic opportunities by Student Affairs. The deans and professors of H KU s six colleges were on hand to discuss 5 master s, uris Doctor and doctoral degree programmes as well as the university s approaches to research and learning.

This was supported by breakout sessions that allowed participants to ask more indepth questions and seek further clarification on course requirements. Staff from the Enrolment Office also supported the proceedings with general advice on admissions.

Dr Michael enedik, provost of H KU, who is also responsible for ensuring excellence in the academic experience for H KU students.

“Students come to H KU to work with and learn from our globally recognised faculty. The advantage of studying at a research-intensive university is not to merely learn the facts but to experience for themselves how discoveries are made and applied in their respective disciplines. This cannot be learned from textbooks, but only by working side by side with world calibre faculty.” The deadline for Qatari and residents in Qatar in order to be considered for financial aid, where available, will continue until March 15, .