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 student’s experience in learning and life at KU and our host universities through our international student blog. You’ll find lots of interesting information from articles such as: https://kustudyabroad2.wordpress.com .
Partner universities nominate their students by filling in the Excel sheet shared by studyabroad@ku.ac.ae via email.
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.
Once you’re accepted, please follow these steps:
Please note that all processing fees, including Visa, health insurance, and Emirates ID, will be covered by the university. For more information, please ask 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.
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An exciting part of the university journey is the opportunity to study abroad. Students can study abroad at a broad range of worldwide universities. We encourage students to take an active role in the process so that they are well informed and prepared for their host destination. It's important to note that the study abroad program is only open to undergraduate students.
If you're a student thinking about studying abroad, use the below pages to find out all the information you need to set you up for success.
Why study abroad
Eligibility
Criteria
Application Process
Details
Scholarships and
Funding
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Studying abroad gives students a chance to be immersed in a different culture, overcome challenges, meet new people, and think outside the box. Students often reflect on their semester or year abroad as being greatly beneficial for a variety of reasons including travel, expanding their connections, and
Find out about our students’ experience of life and learning at our host universities through our international student blog. You’ll find lots of interesting information from articles such as: https://kustudyabroad2.wordpress.com/!
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 MOE scholarship through the following link: Click here
An acceptance letter to your host university is required to apply for the MOE scholarship.
If accepted into the program, the MOE 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 MOE 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:
