ELIGIBILITY:

The number of available scholarship slots is limited. All applicants are evaluated and mapped to a specific scholarship Tier on the basis of academic merit and other relevant factors, in line with Khalifa University’s strategic priorities, rules, and regulations.  Meeting the eligibility criteria for a specific Tier does not guarantee a scholarship award.

Completion of a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline with a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.0 out of 4.0, or equivalent (e.g. an upper second-class honors in a UK-style degree, from a reputable accredited institution).

A minimum level of English proficiency in the form of either:

iBT TOEFL (internet-based test) score of 91 (The test must be taken at a test center as the TOEFL iBT Home Edition is not accepted) or equivalent, or

Overall academic IELTS score of 6.5, or

1550 EmSAT English score

A minimum of two referee recommendations (provided via online form).

Statement of purpose (500-1,000 words).

Please refer to the Tuition Fees webpage for information on tuition costs.

BENEFIT:

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 University policies and procedures. Mobilization flight is not applicable for Students holding a UAE residence visa.

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 University policies and procedures. Mobilization flight is not applicable for Students holding a UAE residence visa.

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 University policies and procedures. Mobilization flight is not applicable for Students holding a UAE residence visa.

Coverage of UAE visa application fees for full-time international students.