The 2026 Graduate Scholarship Program at Khalifa University is now accepting applications. Those interested in pursuing a master's or doctoral degree are encouraged to apply by clicking this link.
About Khalifa University Graduate Scholarship
Opportunity Details
The internationally top-ranked Khalifa University of Science and Technology is the one university in the UAE with the research and academic programs that address the entire range of strategic, scientific and industrial challenges facing the UAE’s knowledge economy transformation and our rapidly evolving world.
Its world-class faculty and state-of-the-art research facilities provide an unparalleled learning experience to students from the UAE and around the world. The university brings together the best in science, engineering and medicine in the UAE, to offer specialized degrees that can take promising high school graduates all the way to top-rated doctorate degree holders.
Benefits of Khalifa University Graduate Scholarship
The Khalifa University Graduate Scholarship offers:
Key Benefits
1. Tuition Coverage: Full tuition fees covered
2. Monthly Stipend: AED 40,000 (approximately $10,890) for living expenses
3. Additional Support: Coverage for books, medical insurance, airfare, and visa fees.
Benefits Summary
The scholarship provides comprehensive financial support to graduate students, enabling them to focus on their studies and research without financial burdens.
Khalifa University Graduate Scholarship Requirements
Applicants seeking admission to a graduate program at Khalifa University of Science and Technology must meet the following minimum criteria:
Master’s Degree Program Applicants:
- Completion of a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline with a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.0 out of 4.0, or equivalent (e.g. an upper second-class honors in a UK-style degree, from a reputable accredited institution).
- A minimum level of English proficiency in the form of either:
- iBT TOEFL (internet-based test) score of 91 (The test must be taken at a test center as the TOEFL iBT Home Edition is not accepted) or equivalent, or
- Overall academic IELTS score of 6.5, or
- 1550 EmSAT English score
- A minimum of two referee recommendations (provided via online form).
- Statement of purpose (500-1,000 words).
- Admission interview.
Doctorate Degree Program Applicants:
- For applicants with MSc degree
- Completion of a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline with a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.0 out of 4.0, or equivalent (e.g. an upper second-class honors in a UK-style degree, from a reputable accredited institution).
- Completion of a Master’s degree in a relevant discipline with a minimum CGPA of 3.25 out of 4.0 or equivalent from a reputable accredited institution.
- For applicants without MSc degree (Direct PhD)
- Completion of a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline with a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.5 out of 4.0 or equivalent from a reputable accredited institution.
- A minimum quantitative score of 150 in the general Graduate Record Examination (GRE) (The test must be taken at a test center as the GRE Home Edition is not accepted). Applicants must attempt all three sections of the GRE.
- A minimum level of English proficiency in the form of either:
- iBT TOEFL (internet-based test) score of 91 (The test must be taken at a test center as the TOEFL iBT Home Edition is not accepted) or equivalent, or
- Overall academic IELTS score of 6.5, or
- 1550 EmSAT English score
- A minimum of two referee recommendations (provided via online form).
- Statement of purpose (500-1,000 words).
- Research statement (500-1,000 words).
- Admission interview.
Application Date and Process
Step 1 : Select the program you want to study at ku
Step 2 : Review the admission requirements
Step 3 : Review the Scholarships for Postgraduate Students
Step 4 : Submit your application
Application Deadline
15 September, 2025
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