Khalifa University Scholarship 2026 UAE

Description:

Khalifa University Scholarship 2026-2027 is fully funded for international students. This scholarship is available for masters and PhD studies and covers full tuition fees, medical insurance, support to attend international research conferences, and a monthly stipend of up to AED 40,000.

Course Level:                                 Masters / PhD

List of Courses:  https://www.ku.ac.ae/academics/graduate-programs/#overview

Grants:                          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 is 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.

Khalifa University PhD Scholarship Benefits

• 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.

Eligibility criteria: To be eligible for the Khalifa University Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Required Language: English. 
• Eligible Countries: All world countries.
• Master’s Degree Program requirements:
• Completion of a Bachelor’s Degree.
• English Proficiency Certificate.
• Admission Interview.
•  Doctorate Degree Program requirements:
• Completion of a Master’s Degree.
• Research statement (500-1,000 words).
  Admission interview.
• Participants can apply for the Full Time as well as Part-Time. But there are Some Requirements for both. Full-time: Students are required to Register for 3-4 courses each semester (9-12 credit hours or equivalent).
  Part-time: Students are required to Register for 2 courses each semester (6 credit hours or equivalent).

How to Apply:     

Please follow the following instructions to apply for the Khalifa University Scholarship:

(1) Create an account:  https://www.ku.ac.ae/

Deadline:    March 2, 2026 for Fall Semester 2026 / September 15, 2026, for Spring Semester 2027