Khalifa University

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Khalifa University is a public, research-intensive university situated in Abu Dhabi, UAE, dedicated to advancing STEM and medical education, innovation, and enterprise. It was officially established in February 2017 through a presidential decree that merged three premier institutions.
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Everything You Need to Know About Application Requirements at 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.

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