Key information

Duration: Full-time — 42 months
Start dates & application deadlines: Starting August 2027. Apply before Feb 2027 (International — estimated deadline). Apply before May 2027 (National — estimated deadline).

Language: English — TOEFL iBT 79

Credits: 60 alternative credits

Delivered: On Campus

Campus Location: Ar Rayyan, Qatar

Disciplines: Economics, Islamic Studies

Overview

The PhD in Islamic Finance and Economy at Hamad Bin Khalifa University is centered on the national priorities as set out in the Qatar National Vision 2030, on the local aspirations as enshrined in the objectives of the Shari’a, and on global targets such as the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

A key motivation for the PhD program is to develop unique and innovative approaches for the continuous transformation of economies to be more responsible, inclusive, and resilient. The policy relevance for Islamic finance continues to increase, alongside the need to understand and integrate concepts such as responsible finance, green finance, and circular economies.

Focus:

The program focuses on Qatar’s economy and businesses with expected spillover benefits in the region and globally. In this sense, the program’s curriculum philosophy and content are unique as they refer to local values, national targets, and international goals. It also seeks to develop synergy between the three through transformation, social entrepreneurship, and shared prosperity and well-being.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Applied Econometrics
Applied topics in Usul Al Fiqh and Maqasid Al Shari’a
Circular Economy and Comprehensive Development: An Islamic Perspective
Entrepreneurship, Ethics, and Sustainability
Islamic Financial Structuring: Strategies and Contracts

Admission requirements

Academic requirements

GPA: 3
GRE®: Required
GMAT: Required

English requirements

TOEFL® iBT: 79

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

Tuition Fees

International: 16,592 AUD / year (≈ 42,857 QAR / year)
Domestic: 16,592 AUD / year (≈ 42,857 QAR / year)

Living costs

Ar Rayyan, Qatar: 1,638–3,066 AUD / month

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