The Study Abroad/Student Exchange Program offers students the opportunity to study at Khalifa University and earn credits toward their degree at their home institution. Visiting and exchange students can choose from the broad selection of classes from our engineering and science programs, to meet their own major or minor requirements, subject to meeting the approved prerequisites.
Find out about our students’ experiences in learning and life at KU and our host universities through our international student blog. You’ll discover lots of interesting information in articles like this one: KU Study Abroad Blog.
Students from non-partner universities should express interest in applying through studyabroad@ku.ac.ae. If approved, an application link will be shared..
Exchange period and calendar
Accepted students are required to pay an accommodation security deposit when they arrive at Khalifa University. We require a deposit payment of 2000 AED to be paid to secure your on-campus accommodation. Please note that the security deposit is refundable.
Post Acceptance: You will attend the new student orientation, and the KU Study Abroad team will help coordinate your application for an Emirates ID and UAE Residency Visa. The entry visa will be shared with you by the Study Abroad Office a month before travel to ensure smooth entry into the UAE. Once your entry permit has been shared with you, arrange your flight to the UAE and share your arrival details with the KU Study Abroad team to arrange airport pick-up.
Post Arrival: You will attend the new student orientation, and the KU Study Abroad team will assist you in applying for an Emirates ID and UAE Residency Visa.
Please note that all processing fees, including visa, health insurance, and Emirates ID, will be covered by the university. For more information, please contact us directly at studyabroad@ku.ac.ae.
Welcome to Khalifa University!
Hayyakom (Welcome)!
Khalifa University would like to warmly welcome all our new inbound students. We are delighted to have you join our university community and we work to ensure the experience is everything you hoped it would be.
Orientation details will be sent by email to accepted students. Orientation is mandatory for all inbound students. In these sessions, you will be given important information on all the supports and activities available to you such as Clubs, Library & IT, Health services, Immigration registration, and much more.
It is also a great opportunity to meet all the other new students from around the world and have some fun!
Khalifa University is a world-class, internationally top-ranked institution in Abu Dhabi, the capital city of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Our mission is to seamlessly integrate research and education to produce world leaders and critical thinkers. Khalifa University has 3 colleges, 3 research institutes, 20 specialized research centers, and 36 departments covering a broad range of disciplines in science, engineering, and medicine.
Here are some fast facts and figures:
Studying abroad is more than just taking classes in a different country; it’s a chance to be immersed in a new culture, face and overcome challenges, meet people from around the world, and grow in ways that extend far beyond the classroom.
Many students describe their semester or year abroad as one of the most rewarding parts of their university experience, gaining new perspectives, traveling to new places, and building lifelong connections.
Why study abroad
Eligibility
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Application Process
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Want to know what it’s really like? Read the reflections below from Khalifa University students who’ve studied abroad.
To apply for Study abroad, you must meet the below criteria:
Required documents:
The study abroad team will assist you throughout the whole process. Make sure to read carefully about the different types of scholarships, programs, and their criteria. Double-check if your university of interest has your major and your courses.
Please note that scholarships for study abroad are only open to UAE Nationals.
The KU Scholarship applies to GE3 participating universities and partner universities.
The KU Scholarship includes the following benefits:
Please note that if you are from an external sponsor, a No Objection *(NOC) Letter must be provided for the KU Scholarship.
Please find the list of universities under the MOHER scholarship through the following link: Click here
An acceptance letter to your host university is required to apply for the MOHER scholarship.
If accepted into the program, the MOHER will sponsor the following:
For more information and to apply: Click here
Please note that if you are from an external sponsor, a No Objection *(NOC) Letter must be provided for the MOHER Scholarship.
For non-Emirati students, tuition is paid to KU as usual. Students are also responsible for their medical insurance, housing, and other mandatory fees while abroad. ISS support is available to non-Emirati students throughout the entire process. For available universities: please find the list of GE3 participating universities through this link: Click here
If you are interested in applying for study abroad opportunity, please follow these steps to ensure a smooth process:
Welcome to Khalifa University!
Hayyakom (Welcome)!
Khalifa University would like to warmly welcome all our new international students. We are delighted to have you join our university community. Once you receive your KU official Offer Letter, please follow the steps below to ensure a smooth arrival process:
*If you are a UAE Resident, apply for a “New Visa”. If you are an international student joining from abroad, apply for an “Entry Permit”. For visa application requirements, please review the guidelines on the Student Visa Request Page.
