Khalifa University Postgraduate Scholarships 2027 – United Arab Emirates

Location: United Arab Emirates (Abu Dhabi)

Program: Postgraduate Degree Progams

Eligibility: Domestic and International Students

Duration: Up to 4 years

Deadline: August 31, 2026

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Khalifa University of Science and Technology (KU) provides competitive, merit-based scholarship programmes to attract and support outstanding graduate students demonstrating academic excellence, innovation, and leadership. These scholarships enable talented individuals from the UAE and around the world to contribute to advanced research and address global challenges in science, engineering, computing, and health, while advancing the university’s mission in research, innovation, and community engagement. Scholarships are awarded based on academic achievement, research potential, field of study, and alignment with KU’s strategic priorities. To be considered, applicants must indicate their interest in scholarship support when submitting their admission application.

Khalifa University of Science and Technology, established in 2017 through the merger of Khalifa University of Science, Technology and Research (KUSTAR) and the Masdar Institute of Science and Technology, is the UAE’s leading research-intensive university and is ranked #1 in the UAE and among the top universities in the Arab world (QS World University Rankings 2026). KU operates three colleges the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences, the College of Computing and Mathematical Sciences, and the College of Medicine and Health Sciences offering a wide range of postgraduate programmes at master’s and doctoral levels. The university is deeply integrated with Abu Dhabi’s innovation ecosystem and maintains strong partnerships with leading global universities, research institutions, and industry partners.

Benefits of the Programme

This programme will provide the following to its recipients:

Master’s Scholarships (depending on the scholarship awarded):

Full or partial tuition fee coverage
Textbooks
Accommodation
Medical insurance
Visa processing support and travel assistance to/from the UAE (for students residing abroad)

PhD Scholarships (depending on the scholarship awarded):

Full or partial tuition fee coverage
Monthly stipend
Enrolment in pension (UAE nationals only)
Textbooks
Accommodation
Medical insurance
Visa processing support and travel assistance to/from the UAE (for students residing abroad)
Support for participation in international conferences (subject to funding)
International research internship (subject to funding)
Teaching experience and career development opportunities

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Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for this programme, applicants must meet the following:

Master’s Programme Applicants:

Must hold a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline with a minimum CGPA of 3.0 out of 4.0 (or equivalent, e.g. upper second-class honours)
Must have a minimum TOEFL iBT score of 91 or an overall academic IELTS score of 6.5 (test centre only — home editions not accepted)
Must submit a minimum of two referee recommendations, a statement of purpose (500–1,000 words), and attend an admission interview
Must indicate interest in scholarship support in the admission application

PhD Programme Applicants (Regular PhD — with Master’s degree):

Must hold a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum CGPA of 3.0 out of 4.0 and a Master’s degree with a minimum CGPA of 3.25 out of 4.0

PhD Programme Applicants (Direct PhD — without Master’s degree):

Must hold a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum CGPA of 3.5 out of 4.0
Must have a minimum quantitative score of 150 in the GRE General Test (test centre only)

Both PhD Tracks:

Must meet English proficiency requirements (TOEFL iBT 91 or IELTS 6.5)
Must submit two referee recommendations, a statement of purpose (500–1,000 words), a research statement (500–1,000 words), and attend an admission interview

CSC-KU Joint PhD Scholarship (additional requirements):

Must be a citizen of the People’s Republic of China
Must have received an unconditional admission offer from Khalifa University
Must have official CSC scholarship approval prior to first registration at KU
Must maintain a minimum CGPA of 3.5 out of 4.0 throughout the programme

Note: Kindly check the official webpage for full and detailed requirements.

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Selection Criteria

Khalifa University’s postgraduate scholarships are competitive and merit-based. All applicants who indicate an interest in scholarship support during the admission application process are automatically considered. Selection is based on academic achievement (CGPA), research potential, field of study, and alignment with KU’s strategic research priorities. For the CSC-KU Joint PhD Scholarship, final selection requires both KU admission approval and official CSC funding approval. Recipients must maintain strong academic standing throughout the programme minimum CGPA requirements apply for continued eligibility and vary by scholarship type.