Yes. As long as you have graduated from high school within two years of applying, your application will be considered.
Contact EmSAT department under Ministry of Education to register for the test. In case EmSAT English is unattainable, IELTS (Academic) or TOEFL (iBT) can be considered.
After submitting the application and doing all admission procedures (Exam, Interview), the admission committee will review your application within 3-6 weeks and update you.
Yes. All four EmSAT subjects (English, Math, Physics & Arabic) are mandatory. Non-Arabic speakers are exempted from EmSAT Arabic.
All curricula not mentioned in the website will need to follow the prerequisite for American Curriculum.
All students in KU study under scholarship. However the scholarship levels are based on the seating capacity available for each. Hence once you apply to KU, you automatically enroll for the scholarship. More information on scholarship levels can be found on the webpage https://www.ku.ac.ae/academics/undergraduate-programs under the Khalifa University Scholarship section and The Future Teachers.
Yes. Similar to the above query, you may apply before receiving your final grades. However you should apply with your Term 1 or 2 grades, while British Curriculum students should apply with predicted scores.
Yes. The online admission portal is open now until 8th of July 2021. You may apply before doing your EmSAT exams. However your application will only go through final processing once the required EmSAT scores are provided. Documents can be updated through your application online before the deadline.
Yes. APs help you grant credits as you join the university. For more information please visit
https://www.ku.ac.ae/advanced-standing-credit-and-credit-by-examination-policies-and-procedures/.
The highest score among the certificates provided will be considered.
You will receive an email from admissions department, about the interview day, date and the timing after submitting complete application.
It will be general about the student’s personality, skills, achievements and why s/he chose Khalifa University. It will be in English.
Interviews for Fall 2021 will start on March until July 2021.
STS did change the name of the programs to General ATHS but the curriculum remains the same.
No, you don’t have to.
Yes, as soon as you get it you have to submit it during the given time period by the admission office.
Stipends for UAE Nationals are suspended until further notice.
You have to contact NAPO within the specified time period.
Kindly send us an email with your ARN number at admissions@ku.ac.ae.
In order to guarantee your seat, you have to complete the admission process by signing and uploading the KU contract before leaving for the Military. Your seat will be reserved for the semester following your completion of the National Service provided that you join the university as soon as the Clearance Certificate is issued.
An undergraduate program under the College of Medicine and Health Sciences is not available. More information on the Graduate level program can be found on our website https://www.ku.ac.ae/academics/college-of-medicine-and-health-sciences/.
The medical program is only for postgraduate studies.
Applicants will be informed about the type of scholarships once he/she is accepted. There is no separate application for scholarship.
Yes, we do accept IELTS Indicator, but as a conditional acceptance and the student should take an IELTS or Emsat in the first year at the university.
Yes, you can in the first year but after contacting the registration office and get the approval based on the availability. (This is applicable for UAE Nationals only. Expat and International students to be reviewed case by case based on type of scholarship.)
Yes. They must comply with the same procedures mentioned in the answer above.
Students who have completed their high school outside the UAE must provide one of the following certificates to be considered for admission:
SAT is considered as an admission criteria for International students who have completed their high school outside the UAE ONLY.
Yes, you do have a chance if you repeat the Emsat and get the minimum during the specified time period. Then you have to send it to the admission office by email (admissions@ku.ac.ae) to reevaluate your application
The minimum score in EmSAT Math is 1250 and EmSAT English 1400 to join freshmen year.
Yes, your application will be affected and you won’t get the admission at KU.
Applicants will be notified about the interview date and time by email that he/she provided on their application. SMS reminder few days prior the interview date will be sent also.
Currently we do not conduct any entrance exams, however EmSAT exams are mandatory along with a personal interview.
UAE national males who are going for Military Service should apply and get the acceptance before leaving for the Military to reserve their seats.
UAE National Students who are graduating from Grade 12 this year should apply through the Ministry of Education website until 27th of April 2021.
Transferred students and previous year graduates should apply directly through the KU website when we open. For Fall 2021, the Bachelor’s degree online application will open from 14th Feb to 8th of July 2021.
Click here for the admission requirements for undergraduate studies at Khalifa University and note that each schooling system has different requirements.
Processing an application takes 4-6 weeks from submitting the application until getting the final decision.
All applicants must demonstrate proficiency in English, the language of instruction at KU. All applicants must satisfy this requirement by passing academic IELTS or International TOEFL IBT or EmSAT English.
Test dates vary by location. They are not offered at KU. Please visit the relevant website for information on how to register for the exams:
IETS 5.5 – TOFEL IBT 70 -EmSAT English 1250
Applicants who did not fulfil one of the admission requirements, his application will not be considered
English scores should be uploaded in the student online application or submitted to the Admissions Office on the Abu Dhabi Campus. Or it can be sent by email to admissions@ku.ac.ae along with Application Reference Number or mail on the following address :
Office of Student Recruitment and Admission
Khalifa University of Science, Technology & Research
P.O Box : 127788, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Our College of Arts and Sciences and College of Engineering offer the following majors mentioned in the link: https://www.ku.ac.ae/academics/undergraduate-programs
All programs offered by Khalifa University have received accreditation by the UAE Ministry of Education. Accreditation attests to the overall quality of the individual degree programs.
Students can apply to transfer his/her visa after joining Khalifa University
All students who live more than 100 km from Khalifa University’s Abu Dhabi campus are permitted to stay in student housing. Separate male and female accommodations are provided. Click here for more information on student housing.
All transfer candidates who are interested in applying to Khalifa University should meet the admission requirements. In addition, they should submit an official copy of their transcript(s) along with the other admission documents to be considered upon evaluation of their admission application. No credit hours will be transferred if the candidate was accepted.
All UAE National students accepted in the undergraduate programs enjoy a full scholarship to study at Khalifa University. International students must maintain a GPA of 3.3 or higher each semester to keep their full or partial scholarship.
KU is licensed and accredited by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research in the United Arab Emirates.
No, you will not be able to register for courses online, the Registration Office will register the courses on your behalf.
No, you will not be able to register for courses online, the Registration Office will register the courses on your behalf.
Please submit a copy of the certificate and the Registration office will verify the certificate and get back to you if the transfer is valid.
