ELIGIBILITY:

Graduate students from the UAE and around the world are eligible to apply

Awards are based on academic achievement, research potential, field of study, and alignment with the University’s strategic priorities. Recipients are expected to maintain strong academic standing, with continued eligibility subject to CGPA and program progression requirements.

Master’s Scholarships: Khalifa University offers scholarships to eligible master’s students. To be considered, applicants should indicate their interest in scholarship support when submitting their admission application. 

PhD Scholarships: Khalifa University offers highly competitive, merit-based PhD scholarships to outstanding students. Applicants should indicate their interest in scholarship consideration when submitting their admission application. 

For more information about the available scholarships for postgraduate students, please email us at: pgadmissions@ku.ac.ae

BENEFIT:

Master’s Scholarships: Benefits may include the following:

Full or partial tuition fee coverage

Textbooks

Accommodation

Medical insurance

Visa processing support and travel assistance to/from the UAE (for students residing abroad)

PhD Scholarships: Benefits may include the following:

Full or partial tuition fee coverage

Monthly stipend

Enrollment in pension (UAE national only)

Textbooks

Accommodation

Medical insurance

Visa processing support and travel assistance to/from the UAE (for students residing abroad)

Support for participation in conferences (subject to funding)

International research internship (subject to funding)

Teaching experience and career development