Overview

This innovative program has been developed to offer students a unique opportunity to enjoy a strong multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary graduate education across a range of core subjects. It also enables participants to pursue a specialization in one of several important areas, including Islamic Finance and Sustainable Finance.

The mixed philosophy of the program enables graduates to attain the skills needed to understand the global financial system, and proposes viable alternatives to existing models, by blending guidance from Shari’a with modern scientific knowledge and the techniques of economics and finance.

This popular master’s program is one of an extremely limited number of top-tier specialized Islamic Finance programs globally.

Program Focus

Islamic banking in Qatar constitutes approximately 25 percent of local banking activity. The Islamic Finance program of the Hamad Bin Khalifa University is focused on giving graduate students a greater understanding of the practical business applications of Shari’a.

By emphasizing practical as well as theoretical aspects of Islamic finance, students are better able to address global opportunities and participate effectively in business and financial sectors.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Islamic Banking and Financial Markets

Islamic Financial Contracts

Islamic Corporate Finance and Financial Engineering

Islamic Asset, Funds and Portfolio Management

Analysis of Financial Statements with Applications to Islamic Banks

Sustainable Finance and Impact Investing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-05-03 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

36 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Ar Rayyan, Qatar

Disciplines

Finance Islamic Studies

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Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

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79

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Other requirements

General requirements

A strong academic record (minimum 3.0 GPA out of 4.0) from a recognized university.

A bachelor's degree or knowledge in Economics, Business, Finance, Accounting, Shari’a, or a related field

IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 79

Official electronic copies of transcripts and graduation statements should be submitted as part of the online application

Applicants should submit two letters of recommendation

Applicants should submit a personal statement as part of the online application

Applicants should submit a copy of their current resume or curriculum vitae

All applicants should submit an electronic copy of their passport as part of the online application

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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

45000 QAR / year

≈ 45000 QAR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

45000 QAR / year

≈ 45000 QAR / year

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.

Funding

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Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

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Living costs

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Funding

Scholarships Information

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