Khalifa University

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.