The 2026 Khalifa University Graduate Scholarship offers fully funded opportunities for international students to pursue Master’s and PhD degrees in the United Arab Emirates. The scholarship covers full tuition, provides generous monthly stipends (up to AED 40,000), medical insurance, visa fees, textbooks, and travel support.
Khalifa University of Science and Technology assesses scholarship eligibility as part of the admission process—no separate scholarship application is required. Applicants are evaluated based on academic merit and mapped to a scholarship tier depending on available slots.
Scholarship Summary
Host Country: United Arab Emirates
Study Level: Master’s & PhD
Eligible Countries: All Nationalities
Funding: Fully Funded
Benefits:
Full tuition fee coverage
Monthly stipend up to AED 40,000 (≈ $10,890)
Accommodation
Visa and medical insurance
Textbooks
Airfare (mobilization & demobilization)
IELTS Requirement: Not required (alternative options available)
Application Deadline: March 6, 2026
Scholarship Details
Applications are open for the 2026 Fall Postgraduate Admission at Khalifa University.
All applicants are automatically considered for the available scholarship tiers. Meeting minimum criteria does not guarantee funding, as awards depend on academic strength and University priorities.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must meet the following:
Academic Requirements
Bachelor’s degree with minimum CGPA 3.5/4.0 (for direct PhD track), or
Master’s degree with minimum CGPA 3.25/4.0
English Proficiency (any of the following)
TOEFL iBT: 91
IELTS Academic: 6.5
EmSAT English: 1550
Standardized Test
GRE (General): Minimum quantitative score of 150
All three sections must be attempted.
Additional Requirements
Two referee recommendation letters
Statement of Purpose (500–1,000 words)
Research Statement (for PhD applicants)
Admission interview
Scholarship Benefits
Depending on the scholarship tier, benefits include:
Full tuition coverage
Basic monthly stipend: AED 20,000
Additional monthly allowance: AED 20,000 (subject to performance)
Free textbooks
Health insurance for full-time international students
Support to attend international research conferences
Visa fee coverage
Airfare for full-time overseas students
Post-graduation work commitment with Khalifa University or a designated entity
Required Documents
Applicants must upload clear scanned copies of the following:
Bachelor’s/Master’s degree certificate
UAE Ministry of Education Equivalency Certificate (for degrees earned outside UAE)
Official academic transcripts
English proficiency certificate (TOEFL/IELTS/EmSAT)
GRE score report
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Statement of Purpose
Passport-style photograph
Copy of valid passport
UAE visa and Emirates ID (for applicants residing in UAE)
Family Book (UAE Nationals only)
Research Statement (PhD applicants)
How to Apply (Step-by-Step)
1. Select your preferred postgraduate program.
2. Review program and scholarship requirements.
3. Prepare and upload all required documents.
4. Submit your online application.
Apply Here:
👉 https://www.ku.ac.ae/postgraduate-admissions
Deadline
March 6, 2026
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