Hamad Bin Khalifa University offers PhD in Islamic Finance and Economy, a doctorate in Finance, Banking & Insurance programme in Doha, Qatar. The programme runs for 3.5 years. It carries 60.0 credits (credits). Tuition for international students is QAR 150,000 per total (QAR 150,000 per total for local students).
Islamic Finance and Economy at HBKU is offered as a doctoral degree, an innovative program built across disciplines to develop the analytical and research skills needed to understand and address the challenges and opportunities of the rapidly expanding Islamic finance sector. Its curriculum is framed around Qatar National Vision 2030, the objectives of Shari'a, and global goals such as the UN Sustainable Development Goals, with growing attention to responsible finance, green finance and circular economies.
The 60-credit program runs over four years in English and includes five core courses spanning econometrics, research methodology, and advanced, Shari'a-grounded work on sustainable economics and sustainable finance, alongside two elective courses.
Students complete the degree with a 42-credit dissertation, developing original research that speaks to both Qatar's economy and the broader regional and global Islamic finance sector.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Applicants may submit up to two graduate program applications per academic year. The HBKU admissions team performs a preliminary review for completeness and eligibility before forwarding the application to the relevant college for assessment. Accepted applicants receive an official offer letter. The international application deadline is 1 February; Qatari and resident applicants who wish to apply for funding must apply by 15 March. Need-based financial aid, including tuition waivers and stipends, is available to qualifying graduate students.
