The Khalifa University program has opened applications for the 2025 Spring Postgraduate Admission for interested and qualified international students.
The Khalifa University Graduate Scholarship 2025 is a fully funded opportunity covering tuition, accommodation, airfare, visa fees, and living expenses for selected candidates to study in the United Arab Emirates (UAE)
Scholarship Summary
- Host: Khalifa University of Science and Technology
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships
- Eligible Country: All Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | Monthly Stipend ($10,890 / AED 40,000) | Accommodation | Visa Fee | Medical Insurance
- Deadline: May 18, 2025
Scholarship Details
Khalifa University of Science and Technology in the UAE invites qualified applicants to apply for the 2025 Spring Graduate Admission.
The Khalifa University Scholarship is designed to support international students pursuing Master’s and PhD programs by offering comprehensive scholarships that include:
- Tuition coverage
- Monthly stipends
- Airfare
- Visa fees
- Books
- Health insurance
Applicants are automatically considered for scholarships during admission. Awards are based on academic merit and relevant criteria in alignment with the university’s strategic priorities.
Eligibility Criteria
To be qualified for the Khalifa University Graduate Scholarship, applicants must:
For Master’s Program:
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with:
- A minimum CGPA of 3.5/4.0 for Bachelor’s to PhD direct entry, or
- A Master’s degree with a CGPA of 3.25/4.0 from an accredited institution
- Provide one of the following English proficiency results:
- TOEFL iBT score of 91, or
- IELTS score of 6.5, or
- EmSAT English score of 1550
- Have a minimum GRE quantitative score of 150 (must complete all sections)
- Submit:
- Two referee recommendations
- Statement of Purpose (500–1,000 words)
- Research Statement (500–1,000 words) – for PhD applicants only
- Attend an admission interview
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants will receive:
- Full tuition coverage
- Monthly stipend of up to AED 40,000 ($10,890), based on scholarship tier
- Free textbooks provided by the university
- Health insurance for full-time international students
- Mobilization/demobilization flights (for overseas full-time students)
- UAE visa application fee coverage
- Support for international research conference attendance (with approval)
- Post-graduation service commitment with Khalifa University or a nominated entity equivalent to the study period
Required Documents
Applicants must prepare and upload the following:
- Certified copy of Bachelor’s/Master’s degree certificate (as applicable)
- UAE Ministry of Education Equivalency Certificate (for non-UAE degrees)
- Official academic transcript with grading scale
- English language test certificate (IELTS, TOEFL, or EmSAT)
- GRE score report
- Statement of Purpose (500–1,000 words)
- Research Statement (for PhD applicants, 500–1,000 words)
- Updated CV
- Passport-style photo on a white background
- Copy of valid passport
- UAE visa (if residing in UAE)
- UAE National ID card (if applicable)
- Family Book (Khulasat Al Qaid) – for UAE Nationals only
How to Apply
To apply for the Khalifa University Graduate Scholarship:
- Visit the scholarship application webpage
- Select your intended program
- Review application and scholarship requirements
- Upload all required documents
- Submit your application before the deadline
- Wait for feedback
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