Undergraduate admissions for Fall 2024 are now open until April 30, 2024.
All UAE National and international applicants who graduated from high school up to two years ago (including students transferring from other universities) are eligible to apply.
UG Admission Requirements for Bachelor Programs |
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HIGH SCHOOL Requirement |
Minimum High School overall Average : |
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• Elite stream 75% |
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• Advanced stream 80% |
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• General Track 90% |
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• Any other curricula 75%, or its equivalent |
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• Applied Stream applicants are not eligible |
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EmSAT Requirement For Direct Admission |
Direct Admissions Criteria |
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Major/Program Name |
EmSAT Requirements |
Alternative Admissions Criteria |
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All Engineering Programs / Mathematics/ Physics |
EmSAT English 1400 |
English Exam Alternatives (A): * IELTS (Academic): 6.0 OR |
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EmSAT Math 1250 |
Math Exam Alternatives (B): * AP Math Min. score of 3 (any of the following): |
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EmSAT Physics 1000 |
Physics Exam Alternatives (C): * AP Physics Min. score of 3 (any of the following): |
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Chemistry/ Earth Sciences |
EmSAT English 1400 |
As Above in Alternatives (A) |
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EmSAT Math 1250 |
As Above in Alternatives (B) |
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EmSAT Physics OR Chemistry 1000 |
Chemistry Exam Alternatives (D): |
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Biology |
EmSAT English 1400 |
As Above in Alternatives (A) |
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EmSAT Math 1250 |
As Above in Alternatives (B) |
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EmSAT Biology OR Chemistry 1000 |
Biology Exam Alternatives (E): |
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Computer Science |
EmSAT English 1400 |
As Above in Alternatives (A) |
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EmSAT Math 1250 |
As Above in Alternatives (B) |
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EmSAT Computer Science OR Physics 1000 |
Computer Science Exam Alternatives (F): |
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* Direct Admission offers will be given to student who satisfy all direct admission requirements as first year student without taking remedial courses |
Conditional Admissions Criteria |
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Major/Program Name |
EmSAT Requirements |
All Engineering Programs / Mathematics/ Physics |
EmSAT English 1250 |
EmSAT Math 1000 |
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EmSAT Physics 800 |
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Chemistry/ Earth Sciences |
EmSAT English 1250 |
EmSAT Math 1000 |
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EmSAT Physics OR Chemistry 800 |
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Biology |
EmSAT English 1250 |
EmSAT Math 1000 |
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EmSAT Biology OR Chemistry 800 |
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Computer Science |
EmSAT English 1250 |
EmSAT Math 1000 |
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EmSAT Computer Science OR Physics 800 |
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* Conditional Admission offers will be given to student who satisfy all Conditional admission requirements But will require to take remedial courses. |
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* Conditionally admitted students will be placed on partial OR full fee-paying scheme. |
All students are required to submit a video recording as part of the application documents, replacing the traditional in-person interview. The video recording will be carefully reviewed by the Khalifa University admissions committee. During this assessment, students will be evaluated based on:
The video recording, serving as an integral part of the application, ensures a comprehensive evaluation of each candidate’s suitability for admission.
All International Curriculums must provide one of the following ELPR in addition to their program of interest requirements:
KU UG Programs (Majors) |
American (A minimum CGPA of 75% or equivalent) + 2 AP subjects |
British (IGCSE) (A minimum CGPA of 75% – grade C) + 2 A Level subjects |
IB (A minimum CGPA of 75% or equivalent – score of 4) + 2 SL/HL subjects |
All other international curricula |
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All Engineering |
AP Math* |
AP Physics** |
AL Math |
AL Physics |
SL/HL Math |
SL/HL Physics*** |
1.Minimum High School Average 80% or its equivalent 2.SAT Math: 700 3.Online Physics Exam (KU Entrance) |
Physics |
AP Physics** |
AL Physics |
SL/HL Physics*** |
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Mathematics |
AP Physics** |
AL Physics |
SL/HL Physics*** |
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Chemistry / Earth Sciences |
AP Physics** or Chemistry |
AL Physics or Chemistry |
SL/HL Physics*** or Chemistry |
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Biology |
AP Biology or Chemistry |
AL Biology or Chemistry |
SL/HL Biology or Chemistry |
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Computer Science |
AP Physics** or Computer Science |
AL Physics or Computer Science |
SL/HL Physics*** or Computer Science |
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Scores |
Minimum score of 3 |
Minimum grade of C |
Minimum score of 4 |
*AP Math: Calculus AB or Calculus BC
**AP Physics: Physics C (Electricity & Magnetism or Mechanics)
***SL/HL Physics: Magnetism
Students interested to transfer from another university to KU, have to apply through the KU admission website/portal, and, meet the following minimum requirements:
UG Admission Requirements for Bachelor Programs |
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HIGH SCHOOL Requirement |
Minimum High School overall Average : |
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• Elite stream 75% |
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• Advanced stream 80% |
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• General Track 90% |
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• Any other curricula 75%, or its equivalent |
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• Applied Stream applicants are not eligible |
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EmSAT Requirement For Direct Admission |
Direct Admissions Criteria |
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Major/Program Name |
EmSAT Requirements |
Alternative Admissions Criteria |
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All Engineering Programs / Mathematics/ Physics |
EmSAT English 1400 |
English Exam Alternatives (A): * IELTS (Academic): 6.0 OR |
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EmSAT Math 1250 |
Math Exam Alternatives (B): * AP Math Min. score of 3 (any of the following): |
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EmSAT Physics 1000 |
Physics Exam Alternatives (C): * AP Physics Min. score of 3 (any of the following): |
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Chemistry/ Earth Sciences |
EmSAT English 1400 |
As Above in Alternatives (A) |
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EmSAT Math 1250 |
As Above in Alternatives (B) |
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EmSAT Physics OR Chemistry 1000 |
Chemistry Exam Alternatives (D): |
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Biology |
EmSAT English 1400 |
As Above in Alternatives (A) |
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EmSAT Math 1250 |
As Above in Alternatives (B) |
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EmSAT Biology OR Chemistry 1000 |
Biology Exam Alternatives (E): |
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Computer Science |
EmSAT English 1400 |
As Above in Alternatives (A) |
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EmSAT Math 1250 |
As Above in Alternatives (B) |
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EmSAT Computer Science OR Physics 1000 |
Computer Science Exam Alternatives (F): |
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* Direct Admission offers will be given to student who satisfy all direct admission requirements as first year student without taking remedial courses |
Conditional Admissions Criteria |
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Major/Program Name |
EmSAT Requirements |
All Engineering Programs / Mathematics/ Physics |
EmSAT English 1250 |
EmSAT Math 1000 |
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EmSAT Physics 800 |
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Chemistry/ Earth Sciences |
EmSAT English 1250 |
EmSAT Math 1000 |
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EmSAT Physics OR Chemistry 800 |
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Biology |
EmSAT English 1250 |
EmSAT Math 1000 |
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EmSAT Biology OR Chemistry 800 |
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Computer Science |
EmSAT English 1250 |
EmSAT Math 1000 |
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EmSAT Computer Science OR Physics 800 |
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* Conditional Admission offers will be given to student who satisfy all Conditional admission requirements But will require to take remedial courses. |
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* Conditionally admitted students will be placed on partial OR full fee-paying scheme. |
Note: Not all the courses taken at the initial University will be transferred to KU. Make sure to provide a copy of the syllabi of all courses taken to be able to be considered for course transfers.
Khalifa University may award advanced standing credit for certain academic work completed prior to enrollment at the University. This includes sufficiently high scores on some national/international secondary school examinations such as the College Board Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), and Advance “A” Level GCE (General Certificate of Education). This may make it possible for a student to complete the Bachelor’s degree in less than the normal duration or take other courses.
Advanced Standing Credit may only be granted after the student has been fully admitted as a freshman to Khalifa University. All students who would like to be considered for advanced standing credit must complete the Advanced Standing Credit Evaluation form at the Office of Admissions and provide either the original score certificate or an official copy from the appropriate examining agency. Each student will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. All students must submit their request for advanced standing credit evaluations within the first semester of their freshman year at Khalifa University. Credits earned through “Advanced Standing” are considered “transfer credits” (non-residence credits) for degree requirement purposes.
For more information regarding “Advanced Standing Credit and Credit by Examination Policies and Procedures,” please visit: https://www.ku.ac.ae/advanced-standing-credit-and-credit-by-examination-policies-and-procedures/.
Khalifa University grants credit for a score of 4 or 5 on certain College Board Advanced Placement (AP) exams. The University does not grant credit for secondary school courses teaching AP curricula, or partial credit for lower scores. If the AP exam is taken more than once, the higher score will be counted.
All official AP scores should be sent directly to KU registration department by using our college code 7860.
AP EXAM | SCORE | RECEIVE CREDIT FOR |
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Math: Calculus AB | 4/5 | MATH 111 |
Math Calculus BC with AB sub-score | 4/5 | MATH 111 |
Math: Calculus BC | 4/5 | MATH 111
MATH 112 via credit-by-examination |
Physics A or B | Any | No Credit |
Physics C Mechanics | 4/5 | PHYS 121 |
Physics C Electricity, Magnetism | 4/5 | PHYS 122 |
Chemistry | 4/5 | CHEM 115 |
Psychology | 4/5 | HUMA 140 |
Computer Science A | 4/5 |
ENGR 112 |
Biology | 4/5 |
BIOL 101 or 111 |
Khalifa University grants credit for a score of 5 or higher on certain Higher Level (HL) International Baccalaureate (IB) exams. The University does not grant credit for secondary school courses teaching IB curricula, or partial credit for lower scores. If the IB exam is taken more than once, the higher score will be counted.
HL EXAM | SCORE | RECEIVE CREDIT FOR |
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Mathematics | 5/6/7 | MATH 111 |
Physics with Magnetism | 5/6/7 | PHYS 121 via credit by examination
PHYS 122 via credit by examination |
Chemistry | 5/6/7 | CHEM 115 |
Psychology | 5/6/7 | HUMA 140 |
Computer Science | 5/6/7 | ENGR 112 |
Biology | 5/6/7 |
BIOL 101 or BIOL 111 and BIOL 112 via credit by examination |
Khalifa University grants credit for a grade of B or higher on certain A-level exams. The University does not grant partial credit for lower grades. If the A-level exam is taken more than once, the higher grade will be counted.
A-LEVEL EXAM | GRADE | RECEIVE CREDIT FOR |
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Mathematics | B/A | MATH 111 |
Physics | B/A | PHYS 121 via credit by examination
PHYS 122 via credit by examination |
Chemistry | B/A | CHEM 115 |
Psychology | B/A | HUMA 140 |
Sociology | B/A | HUMA 141 |
Computer Science | B/A | ENGR 112 |
Biology | B/A |
BIOL 101 or BIOL 111 and BIOL 112 via credit by examination |
The following documents are required as part of the undergraduate admissions process:
IMPORTANT NOTES: Please provide the school’s grading scale equivalency where required. All foreign and private school certificates must be equated and attested by the Ministry of Education in UAE. Applications with missing documents will not be accepted.
All students are required to submit a video recording as part of the application documents, replacing the traditional in-person interview. The video recording will be carefully reviewed by the Khalifa University admissions committee. During this assessment, students will be evaluated based on:
The video recording, serving as an integral part of the application, ensures a comprehensive evaluation of each candidate’s suitability for admission.
UAE National Students and International Students should apply online only if they meet the minimum admission requirements. We only accept completed online applications that include the grades of at least the first high school term of grade 12.
All completed applications are screened thoroughly against Khalifa University admission requirements. All rejected applicants are notified.
All eligible applicants are invited to conduct a personal interview. Applicants should complete their admission documents before attending the Personal Interview.
The admission department will make recommendations regarding the qualified applicants through an internal process based on the admission assessments results and high school grades. The duration of this process will vary from one applicant to another based on different factors.
The admission committee will announce the admission decisions in an adequate time prior to the start of the semester. Each accepted applicant will be contacted and sent the admission offer. Rejected candidates will be notified too.
UAE National Students who are graduating from Grade 12 this year should apply through the Ministry of Education website for Fall 2024 deadline is April 30th, 2024. https://www.moe.gov.ae/ar/EServices/Pages/napolanding.aspx
Non – UAE National, Transfer students and previous year graduates should apply directly through the KU website. For Fall 2024, the undergraduate (Bachelor’s degree) online application is open until April 30th, 2024. No Application Fees. Khalifa University (ku.ac.ae)
Click here to access the admission requirements for undergraduate studies at Khalifa University and be aware that each schooling system has different requirements.
UAE national males who are going to Military Service should apply through NAPO website, complete the admission process, get the acceptance, and confirm joining, before leaving for the Military Service to be able to reserve their seats in the University. 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 Military Clearance Certificate is issued.
Physics entrance exams may be administered by KU for selected international applicants on a case-by-case basis. However, applicants applying from inside UAE should provide EmSAT exams or its alternatives. For more information about EmSAT alternatives please visit the Undergraduate admission page.
For international applicants (coming from high schools outside the UAE), English proficiency Exam (IELTS or TOEFL) and external advanced standing credits (AL, IB, AP) are required as detailed on our Undergraduate admission page.
Processing an application takes 4-6 weeks from submitting the application until getting the final decision.
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