The Khalifa University Graduate Scholarship provides outstanding postgraduate students with a comprehensive funding package that covers full tuition, an attractive monthly stipend of AED 40,000 ($10,890), books, medical insurance, airfare, visa fees, and other academic-related costs.
The University of Science and Technology offers this scholarship to support talented individuals in advancing their Master’s or PhD studies in the United Arab Emirates.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: United Arab Emirates
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | PhD Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | $10,890 (AED40,000) Monthly Stipend | Accommodation | Visa Fee | Medical Insurance
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: March 6, 2026
Scholarship Details
Applications are now open for the 2026 Spring Postgraduate Admission for Master’s and Doctoral programs at Khalifa University. The University provides competitive and fully funded scholarship packages aimed at supporting international students pursuing graduate studies. Scholarship consideration is automatically integrated into the admission process—there is no separate scholarship application.
Applicants are evaluated and assigned to specific scholarship tiers (full-time or part-time) based on academic excellence and other institutional criteria. The availability of slots is limited, and meeting the eligibility requirements does not guarantee selection. This scholarship supports the university’s mission of advancing high-level research, innovation, and knowledge development.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Completion of a Bachelor’s degree with at least a 3.5/4.0 CGPA for direct Bachelor-to-PhD entry, or
- Completion of a Master’s degree with a minimum 3.25/4.0 CGPA
- Minimum English proficiency:
- TOEFL iBT score of 91 or
- IELTS score of 6.5 or
- 1550 EmSAT English score
- Minimum 150 quantitative score in the GRE General Test
- Submission of two referee recommendations
- A Statement of Purpose (500–1,000 words)
- A Research Statement (500–1,000 words) for PhD applicants
- Participation in an admission interview
Scholarship Benefits
Depending on the Tier awarded, successful applicants may receive:
- Full tuition fee coverage
- Basic monthly stipend of 20,000 AED
- Additional monthly allowance of 20,000 AED (subject to academic progression)
- Textbooks provided by the University
- Support to attend approved international research conferences
- Medical insurance for full-time international students
- Mobilization and demobilization flights between home country and Abu Dhabi
- Coverage of UAE visa application fees
- Post-graduation work commitment with the University or its designated partner organizations
Required Documents
Applicants must upload clear, legible copies of:
- Certified Bachelor’s/Master’s degree certificates
- UAE Ministry of Education Equivalency Certificate (for degrees earned outside UAE)
- Official academic transcripts
- English proficiency test scores (IELTS, TOEFL, EmSAT)
- GRE score report (sent using institutional code 0822)
- Detailed CV
- Statement of Purpose (500–1,000 words)
- Research Statement (for PhD applicants only)
- Passport-style photograph (white background)
- Valid passport
- UAE visa copy (for residents of the UAE)
- Family Book (Khulasat Al Qaid) – UAE nationals only
- UAE National ID card
How to Apply
To apply for the 2026 Khalifa University Scholarship:
- Select your preferred postgraduate program
- Review the required documents
- Explore available scholarship tiers
- Submit your online application
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