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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KU provides full tuition waivers and competitive stipends for both UAE nationals and international students. These scholarships may also include health insurance and other benefits.
Khalifa University emerged from the merger of three institutions and now comprises a main campus (Abu Dhabi Island), plus satellite campuses at Sas Al Nakhl and Masdar City, featuring extensive laboratories and research infrastructure.
Yes. Both undergraduate and graduate programs at KU operate within fully co-educational environments, promoting inclusivity and diverse collaboration.
Applicants must meet an English requirement (IELTS ≥ 6.5, TOEFL iBT ≥ 91, or EmSAT English ≥ 1550). These are mandatory for admission consideration.
Applicants can submit their application via the IIE portal, adhering to posted deadlines (e.g., Fall or Spring intakes). Each semester typically permits applying to only one program.
Non-native English speakers are required to provide valid scores from recognized tests—even if some exemptions (e.g., prior English-medium education) might apply.
Yes—students may bring family members under UAE visa regulations. On-campus housing is limited to single occupancy, so families must secure off-campus housing.
KU supports students with health services including clinic access, onsite medical care, and health insurance facilitation.
Yes—KU provisions allow students with serious circumstances to reduce course loads without penalty, preserving scholarship and financial status.
KU offers a wide range of Master’s and PhD offerings for international students, including degrees in Applied Chemistry, Engineering Systems, Information Security, Biomedical, and more.
Yes—it includes a Doctor of Medicine (MD) program, along with bridge programs for pre-medicine preparation.
Yes—some partnerships include dual PhD programs with institutions such as KU Leuven (Belgium), enhancing the academic and research experience.
International graduate students receive a full tuition waiver, tax-free stipend ($2,200–$2,700/month), health insurance, annual airfare, and funding for conference participation.
All international graduate students admitted to KU automatically qualify for the International Graduate Student Scholarship.
Yes. Students may take up on-campus work opportunities alongside their scholarship as permitted by university guidelines.
KU provides single-occupancy, on-campus apartments. For family housing or shared occupancy, students must seek off-campus accommodation.
Post-acceptance, a dedicated onboarding team assists in arranging travel, visa issuance, arrival, and housing logistics.
Yes—KU offers shuttle services connecting its main campus, satellite campuses, and other parts of Abu Dhabi for student convenience.
Yes—upon accepting an offer or scholarship, KU facilitates and processes the student visa electronically for the individual.
Yes. The university assists with health insurance enrollment for students once they arrive in Abu Dhabi.
Yes. Following visa regulations, students may bring dependents, but must arrange their own furnished off-campus housing and additional health insurance.

University Of Khalifa University Application Statistics

4099
381
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AED 40000
AED 38000
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85 %
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* All cost are in AED

University Of Khalifa University Application Statistics

4099
381
11:1
AED 40000
AED 38000
3.2
32
85 %
6

Learn About -

* All cost are in AED

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