Khalifa University Scholarships in UAE 2025 - Fully Funded

 

Khalifa University in the UAE offers fully funded scholarships for international students pursuing Master's and PhD programs in 2025. These scholarships cover tuition, stipends, accommodation, and more, providing a comprehensive support package.

🎓 Khalifa University 2025 Graduate Scholarships (Fully Funded)

📚 Master’s Program Scholarships

Khalifa University offers four scholarship tiers for Master's students:

• Tier I & II (Full-Time or Part-Time):

• Full tuition coverage

• Free textbooks

• Free university accommodation (full-time only)

• Medical insurance

• Mobilization and demobilization flights (for international students)

• UAE visa application fee coverage

• Tier III (Full-Time or Part-Time):

• 50% tuition fee waiver

• All benefits listed above

• Tier IV (Full-Time or Part-Time):

• Free textbooks, medical insurance, flights, and visa fee coverage

Scholarship eligibility is assessed during the admission process; no separate application is required

🎓 PhD Program Scholarships

PhD scholarships are categorized into Research Path and Study Path, each with specific benefits:

Research Path Scholarships (with work commitment):

• Tier I:

  • Full tuition coverage

  • Basic monthly stipend of 20,000 AED

  • Additional monthly allowance of 20,000 AED (subject to approval)

  • Textbooks, conference support, medical insurance

  • Flights, visa fees, and insurance for international students

  • Post-graduation work commitment with Khalifa University

• Tier II:

  • Full tuition coverage

  • Basic monthly stipend of 20,000 AED

  • Additional monthly allowance of 10,000 AED (subject to approval)

  • Same benefits as Tier I

  • Post-graduation work commitment with Khalifa University

• • Tier III:

    • 75% tuition fee waiver

    • Monthly stipend of 20,000 AED

    • Same benefits as Tier I

    • Post-graduation work commitment with Khalifa University

  • Tier IV:

    • 50% tuition fee waiver

    • Free university accommodation (if eligible)

    • Same benefits as Tier I

    • Post-graduation work commitment with Khalifa University

• Study Path Scholarships (without work commitment):

Tier I:

• Full tuition coverage

• Monthly stipend of 4,000 AED

• Free accommodation (if eligible)

• Textbooks, conference support, medical insurance

• Flights, visa fees, and insurance for international students

Tier II:

• 75% tuition fee waiver

• Monthly stipend of 2,000 AED

• Same benefits as Tier I

• Tier III:

• 50% tuition fee waiver

• Free accommodation (if eligible)

• Same benefits as Tier I

Tier IV:

• 25% tuition fee waiver

• Free accommodation (if eligible)

• Same benefits as Tier I

PhD students are expected to work with Khalifa University or a designated organization for a period equivalent to their studies upon graduation.

📅 Application Deadline

• Master’s and PhD Programs: There are multiple deadlines for each session to apply at Khalifa University!

📝 Eligibility Criteria

1. All International and UAE students can apply to Khalifa University Scholarship Program.
2. For Undergraduate Degree Program, students should have a 2-year college degreebachelor's degree program
3. For Master Degree Program, students should have a 4-year bachelor's degree program or equivalent with a CGPA of a Minimum of 3.0.
4. For Ph.D. Degree Program, students should have a Master’s Degree or equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 3.25.
5. Students must be proficient in the English Language.
6. Students must provide IELTS, and TOFEL EmSAT English certificates.
7. Students must provide a Statement of Purpose.
8. Students must also provide a research statement
9. Two Recommendation letters
10. Students must also pass interviews taken for admission
11. Masters Studies Eligibility Criteria: HERE
12. Medical Studies Eligibility Criteria: HERE
13. Ph.D. Studies Eligibility Criteria: HERE

🌐 How to Apply

1. Visit the Khalifa University Postgraduate Admissions Portal: https://www.ku.ac.ae/apply

2. Select your desired program: Choose from available Master’s or PhD programs.

3. Prepare required documents:

• Academic transcripts and degree certificates

• English proficiency test scores (IELTS or TOEFL)

• GRE scores (if applicable)

• Research statement (for PhD applicants)

• CV/Resume

• Letters of recommendation

4. Complete the online application: Upload all required documents and submit the application before the deadline.