Khalifa University of Science and Technology offers the following scholarships to support qualified international students enrolled in graduate programs on a full-time basis. The University reserves the right to make changes to the published scholarship benefits and conditions without prior notice.
Master’s Students
The scholarship supports UAE National 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 minimum eligibility criteria does not guarantee a scholarship award.
Tier I and Tier II
- Full coverage of tuition fees.
- Textbooks provided by the University.
- Free University accommodation for eligible full-time students only.
Tier III
- 50% waiver of tuition fees.
- Textbooks provided by the University.
Tier IV
- Textbooks provided by the University.
Please refer to the Tuition Fees webpage for information on tuition costs.
PhD Students
The scholarship supports UAE National students pursuing a Doctoral 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, research potential and other relevant factors, in line with Khalifa University’s strategic priorities, rules and regulations. Meeting the minimum eligibility criteria does not guarantee a scholarship award.
Research Path (with work commitment)
Scholarship offered to full-time PhD students only. Students are reassessed for scholarship eligibility annually.
Tier I (Full-Time only)
- Full coverage of tuition fees.
- Basic monthly stipend of 25,000 AED (pensionable).
- Additional monthly allowance of 35,000 AED, subject to approval and meeting scholarship progression criteria.
- Registration in the Abu Dhabi Retirement Pensions and Benefits Fund.
- Textbooks provided by the University.
- Support to attend international research conferences, subject to approval.
- 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.
Tier II (Full-Time only)
- Full coverage of tuition fees.
- Basic monthly stipend of 25,000 AED (pensionable).
- Additional monthly allowance of 15,000 AED, subject to approval and meeting scholarship progression criteria.
- Registration in the Abu Dhabi Retirement Pensions and Benefits Fund.
- Textbooks provided by the University.
- Support to attend international research conferences, subject to approval.
- 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.
Tier III (Full-Time only)
- Full coverage of tuition fees.
- Monthly stipend of 25,000 AED (pensionable).
- Registration in the Abu Dhabi Retirement Pensions and Benefits Fund.
- Textbooks provided by the University.
- Support to attend international research conferences, subject to approval.
- 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.
Tier IV (Full-Time only)
- 75% waiver of tuition fees.
- Free University accommodation for eligible full-time students only.
- Textbooks provided by the University.
- 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.
Please refer to the Tuition Fees webpage for information on tuition costs.
Study Path (without work commitment)
Students are reassessed for scholarship eligibility annually.
Tier I (Full-Time only)
- Full coverage of tuition fees.
- Monthly stipend of 10,000 AED.
- Free University accommodation for eligible full-time students only.
- Textbooks provided by the University.
- Support to attend international research conferences, subject to approval.
Tier II (Full-Time only)
- Full coverage of tuition fees.
- Monthly stipend of 5,000 AED.
- Free University accommodation for eligible full-time students only.
- Textbooks provided by the University.
- Support to attend international research conferences, subject to approval.
Tier III (Full-Time or Part-Time)
- 50% waiver of tuition fees.
- Free University accommodation for eligible full-time students only.
- Textbooks provided by the University.
Tier IV (Full-Time or Part-Time)
- 25% waiver of tuition fees.
- Free University accommodation for eligible full-time students only.
- Textbooks provided by the University.
Please refer to the Tuition Fees webpage for information on tuition costs.
