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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have graduated from high school no more than two years prior to the current year.
For students from inside the UAE: A UAE Secondary School Certificate with minimum averages depending on curriculum:
Elite track: 75%
Advanced: 80%
General: 90%
Other curricula equivalent: 75%
Applied track students are not eligible
International applicants (outside UAE) must meet corresponding curriculum criteria (e.g., AP, A-Level, IB scores).
Standardized Testing & Proficiency
EmSAT Requirements (for UAE applicants):
English: 1400 or IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL iBT 79
Math: 1250
Physics: 1000
One elective (Chemistry/Biology/Computer Science): 1000
Arabic: 700 (waivable for non-Arabic speakers)
International English Proficiency Standards (replacements): IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL iBT 79 acceptable.
Documentation & Admission Process
Required documents include an attested high school certificate, a completed online application form, and English language proof.
Students are directly admitted to the first year—the university no longer offers foundation year admissions.
Know more
Dr. Abdulrahim Sajini, a faculty member at KU, was honored with the UK Alumni Award in the Science and Sustainability category, acknowledging his contributions to sustainable science.
Khalifa University’s Petroleum Engineering department achieved an outstanding international ranking—placed 7th in the world by the QS World University Rankings by Subject, reflecting its academic prominence in energy studies.
Recognized for its rapid growth, the university secured the 27th global rank and topped the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region in the Times Higher Education Young University Rankings—a testament to its development trajectory.
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