Scholarships from Khalifa University 2025 in UAE

Khalifa University of Science and Technology offers the following scholarships to support qualified international students enrolled in postgraduate programs. The University reserves the right to make changes to the published scholarship benefits and conditions without prior notice.
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. 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.
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.
Please refer to the Tuition Fees webpage for information on tuition costs.
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For more information about the available scholarships for postgraduate students, please email us at: pgadmissions@ku.ac.ae
Khalifa University of Science and Technology offers its graduate students comprehensive scholarships that cover necessary educational expenses. Scholarship eligibility is assessed as part of the admission process and applicants are not required to submit a separate scholarship application.
* The University reserves the right to make changes to the published scholarship and fees information without prior notice.