Post Graduate Admissions – Requirements

• Applicants with a lower CGPA score (minimum 2.5 out of 4.0 or equivalent) may be considered for conditional admission to a Master’s program in special circumstances. If conditional admission is granted, the student must achieve a minimum CGPA of 3.0 out of 4.0 in the first nine credits of taught courses. In addition, each academic program has specific conditions that must be satisfied for the student to remain in the program. If the student fails to satisfy the conditions, then his/her registration will be terminated.

• Applicants with a recognized Bachelor degree and iBT TOEFL score of 79 or equivalent, or an overall academic IELTS score of 6.0, or an EmSAT English score of 1400 may be considered for conditional admission to a Master’s program in special circumstances. If conditional admission is granted, the student must achieve a minimum iBT TOEFL score of 91 or equivalent, or an overall academic IELTS score of 6.5 by the end of their first semester of registration.

• Applicants who do not attain the minimum GRE quantitative score required for the relevant Master’s program may be considered for conditional admission. If conditional admission is granted, the student will be required to achieve a minimum GRE quantitative score of 150 by the end of their first semester of registration.

• Applicants with insufficient prior background in the chosen Master’s or Doctorate program may be considered for conditional admission, but will be assigned undergraduate and/or graduate courses and/or specially tailored remedial courses as specified by the relevant program. Credits from these prerequisite bridging courses do not count toward fulfillment of the particular degree requirements and are not used to calculate the graduate Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA).

The Statement of Purpose should clearly outline the applicant’s motivations for wishing to pursue graduate studies at Khalifa University of Science and Technology, as well as any prior achievements that will demonstrate promise for success in their degree. It is recommended that prospective students include the following information in their Statement of Purpose:

• An introduction about yourself, your interests and your motivations.
• The reasons for applying to your chosen graduate program at Khalifa University of Science and Technology.
• What you hope to gain during your studies and any specific issues you wish to address.
• Your professional aspirations and how you think this qualification will help you achieve them.
• How your previous studies and work experience, where applicable, relate to the program you have chosen.
• Other matters you consider important and relevant to your application.

The statement should focus on the contribution you would like to make to your chosen field of research. PhD applicants are advised to refer to the Khalifa University of Science and Technology Institutional Research Priorities before drafting their Research Statement.

It is recommended that the Research Statement addresses the following points:

• An explanation of your research interests and what you hope to achieve through your research.
• An outline of your experience in this field to date (study, research, project work, publications, etc.).
• An example of a research project you would like to be involved in (either one you would conduct, or one you have read about).

General GRE Requirements

The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is a graduate-level admissions test that has two types: subject and general. A minimum quantitative score of 150 in the general GRE is required for admission to all programs, with the exception of Master of Engineering in Health, Safety and Environment Engineering and the Master of Arts in International and Civil Security, where a minimum threshold is not set. Applicants for all programs should attempt all three sections of the GRE. For more details about the GRE exam please visit: http://www.ets.org/gre/ 

The following required documents should be scanned in a clear and legible form and be uploaded to the online application:

• Certified copy of Bachelor’s/Master’s degree certificate (as applicable).
• Equivalency certificate issued by the UAE Ministry of Education for applicants that have graduated from institutions outside of the UAE.
• Official transcript showing the grading scale. English language proficiency score certificate (IELTS, TOEFL or EmSAT).
• Official TOEFL score reports can be sent directly by your institution to Khalifa University of Science and Technology using the institutional TOEFL code 0960. Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score report.
• Official score reports can be sent directly to Khalifa University of Science and Technology using the institutional GRE code 0822.
• Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• Passport-style photograph on a white background.
• Valid passport.
• International applicants who reside in the UAE should also upload a clear copy of their valid UAE visa.
• Family Book (Khulasat Al Qaid – UAE National applicants only).
• Valid UAE national ID card (for national and international applicants who currently reside in the UAE).
• Statement of Purpose (500 to 1,000 words)
• Research Statement (500 to 1,000 words – PhD applicants only)

Please note that incomplete applications may not be considered. Accepted applicants must submit all of their official documents before they register for classes.

All documents received by the University are the property of Khalifa University of Science and Technology and will not be returned.  

Admissions Office

Khalifa University of Science and Technology
P. O. Box: 127788
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Toll-Free: 800 332211
Tel: +971 2 401 8000

For Admission inquiries please email us at: pgadmission@ku.ac.ae

For technical issues regarding the online applications please email us at: servicedesk@ku.ac.ae