Khalifa University, situated in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the UAE, holds the 181st position in the QS World University Rankings 2023, underscoring its global prominence. The university is currently accepting applications for the Khalifa University Scholarship 2024 for the Fall 2024 term, with the deadline set for April 30, 2024. This opportunity is open to both UAE nationals and international students worldwide.

Khalifa University extends fully funded scholarships for Master’s and PhD degree programs, covering comprehensive support such as tuition fees, airfare tickets, accommodation, health insurance, monthly stipends, books, and UAE visa application fees. This presents a remarkable chance for international students to pursue their studies in the UAE with all expenses covered. For those seeking an enriching educational experience, Khalifa University stands out as an ideal choice.

About KU Scholarship

• Country: UAE
• University Name: Khalifa University
• Degree Level: Masters, PhD
• Financial Benefits: Fully Funded
• Intake: Fall 2024
• Eligibility is part of the admission process and no separate scholarship application is required
• Scholarship is awarded both for Full-Time or Part-Time studies
• Application Deadline: 30th April 2024

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KU Master Scholarship Benefits

Masters Degree Program Applicants:

Tier I and Tier II (Full-Time or Part-Time)

• Full coverage of tuition fees.
• Textbooks provided by the University.
• Free University accommodation for eligible full-time students only.
• Medical insurance coverage for full-time international students sponsored by Khalifa University.
• Mobilization and demobilization flights (between home country and Abu Dhabi) for full-time overseas international students, subject to approval.
• Coverage of UAE visa application fees for full-time international students.

Tier III (Full-Time or Part-Time)

• 50% waiver of tuition fees.
• Textbooks provided by the University.
• Medical insurance coverage for full-time international students sponsored by Khalifa University.
• Mobilization and demobilization flights (between home country and Abu Dhabi) for full-time overseas international students, subject to approval.
• Coverage of UAE visa application fees for full-time international students.

Tier IV (Full-Time or Part-Time)

• Textbooks provided by the University.
• Medical insurance coverage for full-time international students sponsored by Khalifa University.
• Mobilization and demobilization flights (between home country and Abu Dhabi) for full-time overseas international students, subject to approval.
• Coverage of UAE visa application fees for full-time international students.

Doctoral Degree Program Applicants:

Scholarship offered to full-time PhD students only. Students are reassessed for scholarship eligibility annually.

Tier I (Full-Time only)

• Full coverage of tuition fees.
• Basic monthly stipend of 20,000 AED.
• Additional monthly allowance of 20,000 AED, subject to approval and meeting scholarship progression criteria.
• Textbooks provided by the University.
• Support to attend international research conferences, subject to approval.
• Medical insurance coverage for full-time international students sponsored by Khalifa University.
• Mobilization and demobilization flights (between home country and Abu Dhabi) for full-time overseas international students, subject to approval.
• Coverage of UAE visa application fees for full-time international students.
• Commitment to work with Khalifa University or a nominated entity upon graduation for a period equivalent to the period of study. The University reserves the right for any reason not to offer the student a post after graduation.

Tier II (Full-Time only)

• Full coverage of tuition fees.
• Basic monthly stipend of 20,000 AED.
• Additional monthly allowance of 10,000 AED, subject to approval and meeting scholarship progression criteria.
• Textbooks provided by the University.
• Support to attend international research conferences, subject to approval.
• Medical insurance coverage for full-time international students sponsored by Khalifa University.
• Mobilization and demobilization flights (between home country and Abu Dhabi) for full-time overseas international students, subject to approval.
• Coverage of UAE visa application fees for full-time international students.
• Commitment to work with Khalifa University or a nominated entity upon graduation for a period equivalent to the period of study. The University reserves the right for any reason not to offer the student a post after graduation.

Tier III (Full-Time only)

• 75% waiver of tuition fees.
• Monthly stipend of 20,000 AED.
• Textbooks provided by the University.
• Support to attend international research conferences, subject to approval.
• Medical insurance coverage for full-time international students sponsored by Khalifa University.
• Mobilization and demobilization flights (between home country and Abu Dhabi) for full-time overseas international students, subject to approval.
• Coverage of UAE visa application fees for full-time international students.
• Commitment to work with Khalifa University or a nominated entity upon graduation for a period equivalent to the period of study. The University reserves the right for any reason not to offer the student a post after graduation.

Tier IV (Full-Time only)

• 50% waiver of tuition fees.
• Free University accommodation for eligible full-time students only.
• Textbooks provided by the University.
• Medical insurance coverage for full-time international students sponsored by Khalifa University.
• Mobilization and demobilization flights (between home country and Abu Dhabi) for full-time overseas international students, subject to approval.
• Coverage of UAE visa application fees for full-time international students.
• Commitment to work with Khalifa University or a nominated entity upon graduation for a period equivalent to the period of study. The University reserves the right for any reason not to offer the student a post after graduation.

Study Path (without work commitment)

Students are reassessed for scholarship eligibility annually.

Tier I (Full-Time only)

• Full coverage of tuition fees.
• Monthly stipend of 4,000 AED.
• Free University accommodation for eligible full-time students only.
• Textbooks provided by the University.
• Support to attend international research conferences, subject to approval.
• Medical insurance coverage for full-time international students sponsored by Khalifa University.
• Mobilization and demobilization flights (between home country and Abu Dhabi) for full-time overseas international students, subject to approval.
• Coverage of UAE visa application fees for full-time international students.

Tier II (Full-Time only)

• 75% waiver of tuition fees.
• Monthly stipend of 2,000 AED.
• Free University accommodation for eligible full-time students only.
• Textbooks provided by the University.
• Support to attend international research conferences, subject to approval.
• Medical insurance coverage for full-time international students sponsored by Khalifa University.
• Mobilization and demobilization flights (between home country and Abu Dhabi) for full-time overseas international students, subject to approval.
• Coverage of UAE visa application fees for full-time international students.

Tier III (Full-Time or Part-Time)

• 50% waiver of tuition fees.
• Free University accommodation for eligible full-time students only.
• Textbooks provided by the University.
• Medical insurance coverage for full-time international students sponsored by Khalifa University.
• Mobilization and demobilization flights (between home country and Abu Dhabi) for full-time overseas international students, subject to approval.
• Coverage of UAE visa application fees for full-time international students.

Tier IV (Full-Time or Part-Time)

• 25% waiver of tuition fees.
• Free University accommodation for eligible full-time students only.
• Textbooks provided by the University.
• Medical insurance coverage for full-time international students sponsored by Khalifa University.
• Mobilization and demobilization flights (between home country and Abu Dhabi) for full-time overseas international students, subject to approval.
• Coverage of UAE visa application fees for full-time international students.

Eligibility Criteria

You can find the list of Faculties and available courses you can apply to here

You can go through the eligibility criteria for the course of your choice

The Required Application Documents

• Certified copy of Bachelor’s/Master’s degree certificate
• Equivalency certificate issued by the UAE Ministry of Education for applicants who have graduated from institutions outside of the UAE.
• Official transcripts
• English language proficiency score certificate (IELTS, TOEFL or EmSAT).
• Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score report.
• Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• Passport-style photograph on a white background.
• Valid passport. International applicants who reside in the UAE should also upload a clear copy of their valid UAE visa.
• Family Book (Khulasat Al Qaid – UAE National applicants only).
• Valid UAE national ID card (for national and international applicants who currently reside in the UAE).
• Statement of Purpose (500 to 1,000 words)
• Research Statement (500 to 1,000 words – PhD applicants only)

Accepted applicants must submit all of their official documents before they register for classes.

How to Apply for the Khalifa University Scholarship 

• Select the program you want to study at KU.
• Meet the admission requirements.
• Review the scholarship details here
• Submit your application.