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Khalifa University Graduate Scholarship

Fully funded merit scholarship for graduate students at Khalifa University (Abu Dhabi, UAE), covering tuition, monthly stipend, health insurance, airfare, and visa for master's and doctoral programs in science, engineering, and technology.

Am I eligible?
🇦🇪 United Arab EmiratesKhalifa University

At a glance

Study level

Master’s, PhD

Destination

United Arab Emirates

Funding

Benefits depend on the award and may include full or partial tuition, textbooks, accommodation, medical insurance, visa and travel support; PhD awards may include a monthly stipend. The page gives no master's stipend and no PhD stipend amounts.

Eligible applicants

Applicants to eligible Khalifa University master's or PhD programmes; CGPA 3.0/4.0+; TOEFL iBT 91 or IELTS 6.5; research potential

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Overview

Khalifa University Graduate Scholarship is offered by Khalifa University for Master’s, PhD study in United Arab Emirates. Confirm the current cycle on the official page before applying.

What this scholarship covers

Full tuition waiver

Included

Monthly stipend (AED 20,000–40,000)

Included

Comprehensive health insurance

Included

Round-trip airfare

Included

Visa fee coverage

Included

Benefits depend on the award and may include full or partial tuition, textbooks, accommodation, medical insurance, visa and travel support; PhD awards may include a monthly stipend. The page gives no master's stipend and no PhD stipend amounts. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.

Are you eligible?

Eligibility review

Based on the provider’s published information

Check official criteria

International students

Conditional

Domestic students

Conditional

Scholarship scope

University-specific

Last eligibility check

October 12, 2026

Who can apply

Citizenship
Applicant group: International and UAE.
International eligibility
Open to international applicants.

Academic requirements

Academic recordRequired
Minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0 (or equivalent) for master's; master's degree for doctoral programs; strong research potential
Minimum grades / GPANot published
No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.

Language requirements

English languageRequired
TOEFL iBT 91 (Home Edition not accepted) or IELTS Academic 6.5; or equivalent English-medium prior degree

Study restrictions and coverage

Countries
United Arab Emirates

Official eligibility summary

Open to: Applicants to eligible Khalifa University master's or PhD programmes; CGPA 3.0/4.0+; TOEFL iBT 91 or IELTS 6.5; research potential. Khalifa University also sets academic, admission, and any nationality or residence rules on its official page.

Applicant profile

  • Applicants to eligible Khalifa University master's or PhD programmes; CGPA 3.0/4.0+; TOEFL iBT 91 or IELTS 6.5; research potential

Study route

  • Master’s, PhD study in United Arab Emirates

Current-cycle criteria

  • Open to: Applicants to eligible Khalifa University master's or PhD programmes; CGPA 3.0/4.0+; TOEFL iBT 91 or IELTS 6.5; research potential. Khalifa University also sets academic, admission, and any nationality or residence rules on its official page.

What to confirm for this cycle

Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.

  • Current eligibility rules
  • Current funding and benefits
  • Current deadline and application route
Check official requirements

Required documents

  • Admission application (including scholarship interest)
  • Academic transcripts and degrees
  • English proficiency certificate (TOEFL iBT 91 or IELTS 6.5)
  • Research statement (500–1,000 words, for PhD)
  • Letters of recommendation

How to apply

  1. 1

    Apply for admission at ku.ac.ae/admissions before the intake deadline

  2. 2

    Check the scholarship consideration box in the admission application (no separate form)

  3. 3

    Pay the AED 200 application fee

  4. 4

    Attend the admission interview if shortlisted

Application timeline

  1. Application cycle

    Apply by indicating interest in scholarship consideration on the admission application. The page gives no general deadline.

    Confirm the current dates on the provider’s official page.

Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.

Official source

Khalifa University

Official scholarship source

Last checked October 12, 2026

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Your next steps

  1. 01Read the official programme guidance.
  2. 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
  3. 03Check the current application cycle.
  4. 04Apply through the official provider.
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Frequently asked questions

When is the next deadline?

No exact deadline is listed here. Check the official provider page for the next application cycle.

Why do some details vary?

Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.