Application Deadline: 30 April, 2024
LOCATION: United Arab Emirates
Khalifa University of Science and Technology offers postgraduate and doctoral scholarships to support qualified international students enrolled in the programs. The University reserves the right to make changes to the published scholarship benefits and conditions without prior notice.
ELIGIBILITY:
For Master’s degree programs:
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 quantitative score of 150 in the General Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is required for admission to all Master of Science programs. Applicants must attempt all three sections of the GRE.
A minimum of two referee recommendations (provided via online form).
Statement of purpose (500-1,000 words).
A minimum level of English proficiency in the form of either:
iBT TOEFL (internet-based test) score of 91 or equivalent, or
Overall academic IELTS score of 6.5, or
1550 EmSAT English score
For Ph.D programs:
Completion of a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline with a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.5 out of 4.0 or equivalent from a reputable accredited institution (for Bachelor’s to PhD direct admission), or
Completion of a Master’s degree in a relevant discipline with a minimum CGPA of 3.25 out of 4.0 or equivalent from a reputable accredited institution.
A minimum quantitative score of 150 in the general Graduate Record Examination (GRE). Applicants must attempt all three sections of the GRE.
A minimum of two referee recommendations (provided via online form).
Statement of purpose (500-1,000 words).
Research statement (500-1,000 words).
A minimum level of English proficiency in the form of either:
iBT TOEFL (internet-based test) score of 91 or equivalent, or
Overall academic IELTS score of 6.5, or
1550 EmSAT English score
Interested and qualified? Go to Khalifa University on pgapply.ku.ac.ae to apply
BENEFIT:
For Master’s:
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.
For PhD:
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.
