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Khalifa University Scholarships
Full tuition plus a monthly stipend, health insurance and accommodation support for admitted graduate students; merit tuition awards at undergraduate level
- Funder
- Khalifa University
- Level
- Undergraduate · Postgraduate · Doctoral
- Coverage
- Full
About this scholarship
Khalifa University funds the great majority of its graduate students: admitted master's and PhD candidates normally receive full tuition, a monthly stipend, insurance and accommodation support.
Undergraduate merit scholarships cover part or all of tuition for strong applicants, making Abu Dhabi one of the lower-cost routes to an English-taught, internationally recognised engineering degree.
🗓️ Deadline
Assessed with the admission application — main rounds typically close in the spring for August entry
Award cycles shift year to year. Confirm the current deadline on the official site before you plan around it.
Eligibility
- Holding or applying for admission to a Khalifa University programme
- A strong academic record — graduate funding is tied to admission standard
- Research potential is weighed for master's and doctoral funding
- English proficiency, typically IELTS 6.5 or equivalent
- Open to applicants of any nationality
How to apply
- Apply for admission through the Khalifa University applicant portal
- Indicate scholarship consideration in the application form
- Submit transcripts, references and a statement of purpose for graduate entry
- Shortlisted graduate applicants may be interviewed by prospective supervisors
- The funding package is confirmed in the admission offer
Studying in the UAE
International branch campuses, a fast-growing economy and long-term residency options. Post-study work: Post-study and long-term residency options.
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Khalifa University Scholarships: your questions, answered
What does the Khalifa University Scholarships cover?
Full tuition plus a monthly stipend, health insurance and accommodation support for admitted graduate students; merit tuition awards at undergraduate level. Khalifa University funds the great majority of its graduate students: admitted master's and PhD candidates normally receive full tuition, a monthly stipend, insurance and accommodation support.
Who is eligible for the Khalifa University Scholarships?
Core requirements are: Holding or applying for admission to a Khalifa University programme; A strong academic record — graduate funding is tied to admission standard; Research potential is weighed for master's and doctoral funding; English proficiency, typically IELTS 6.5 or equivalent; Open to applicants of any nationality. Eligibility rules are set by the funder and can change each cycle, so confirm on the official site before applying.
When is the Khalifa University Scholarships deadline?
Assessed with the admission application — main rounds typically close in the spring for August entry. Because award cycles shift year to year, always check the official programme website for the current date.
Is the university placement service really free?
Yes, our service is 100% free. Counselling, university matching, application support and guidance right up to your offer cost you nothing. There are no consultation fees and no agent fees, because we are funded by our university partners. The only cost you take on is the university’s own tuition or semester fees, which you pay directly to the university after you accept your offer.
What exactly do you help with?
Everything from start to finish: understanding your options, shortlisting the right programme, preparing your application and personal statement, submitting to the university, and guiding you through the offer, enrolment and visa paperwork, all with a dedicated counsellor.
Which universities can you place me into?
We place students into a range of UK and international universities, and we shortlist the best-fit options for your grades, budget and goals rather than pushing a single school. On some pages we run dedicated free placement drives for a specific partner university, and we are always adding more partners. Tell us your goals and your counsellor will map out your options.