What are the new arrangements and benefits for Master’s?

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. Meeting the minimum eligibility criteria does not guarantee a scholarship award.

Scholarship benefits for Master’s students may include the following, depending on the Tier:

• Waiver of tuition fees up to 100%.
• Health insurance for full-time international students sponsored by Khalifa University.
• Free University accommodation only for full-time eligible students.
• Mobilization and demobilization flights for full-time overseas international students.
• Coverage of UAE visa application fees for full-time international students.
• Textbooks provided by the University.

Teaching and service duties are not mandatory. Students will have the opportunity to earn financial compensation for services provided to Khalifa University.

Master’s students will be required to complete a minimum number of credit hours, consisting of thesis and taught courses, as per the relevant degree structure.

The normal time to completion for a full-time student is one academic year.