Application Deadline: Monday, 14th April 2025.
LOCATION: UAE
The scholarship supports international students pursuing a Master’s degree at Khalifa University. Scholarship eligibility is assessed as part of the admission process and applicants are not required to submit a separate scholarship application.
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.
