Partnerships for the Goals
Spotlight areas
  • Local & Global Collaborations
  • SDG‑Aligned MoUs & Agreements
  • Joint Research
Overview Relationships to support the goals Publication of SDG reports Education for the SDGs

Khalifa University is deeply connected to global and national sustainability networks, enabling joint research, technology development and capacity building. The University works with government, private sector and academic partners to co-develop solutions supporting energy transition, water security, environmental resilience and advanced industry. Khalifa University’s innovation ecosystem bridges research and industry, helping translate breakthroughs into commercial technologies. International partnerships expand the reach of Khalifa University’s expertise while building global research visibility. Students benefit through internships, exchange opportunities and collaborative research platforms.

 

Relationships to support the goals

  • Relationships with regional NGOs and government for SDG policy
  • International collaboration data gathering
  • Cross-sectoral dialogue about SDGs
  • Collaboration for SDG best practice

Publication of SDG reports + 17 individual SDG reports

SDG-specific curriculum

  • Education for SDGs – commitment to meaningful education
  • Education for SDGs – specific sustainability courses
  • Education for SDGs – community engagement

Minor programs

  • Minor in Renewable and Sustainable Energy
  • Minor in Environment and Sustainability
Publication of SDG reports - overall report Publication of SDG reports - per SDG

 

Minor programs offered by KU:

Additionally, there are courses within the UG and PG programs offered by KU that are related to Sustainability:

Elective course: 

  • BUSS 361 on Business and Sustainability, 
  • SCIN 602 Urban Sustainability

Sustainability is also a part of the syllabus of other courses such as: 

  • BUSS 150 Environmental Economics, 
  • CIVE 480 Project Management and Contract Administration,
  • ISYE 497 Senior Design Project,
  • CHEM 665 Fuels and Alternative Energy Sources, 
  • CHEG 604 / WENV 604 Desalination, 
  • CIVE 651 Sustainable Building Construction, 
  • CIVE 714 Sustainable Desalination Processes etc. 
     
    Please refer to graduate and undergraduate catalog on the following link:
    https://www.ku.ac.ae/graduate-catalog
    https://www.ku.ac.ae/undergraduate-catalog