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The newly-established Khalifa University of Science and Technology combines The Masdar Institute of Science and Technology, Khalifa University of Science, Technology and Research and The Petroleum Institute into one world-class, research-intensive institution, seamlessly integrating research and education to produce world leaders and critical thinkers in applied science and engineering.

History

The newly-established Khalifa University of Science and Technology combines The Masdar Institute of Science and Technology, Khalifa University of Science, Technology and Research and The Petroleum Institute into one world-class, research-intensive institution, seamlessly integrating research and education to produce world leaders and critical thinkers in applied science and engineering. 

Education

  • Khalifa University's reputation as a leading institution of higher education in the United Arab Emirates stems from the quality of our students, faculty and the academic rigor of our curriculum.
  • Undergraduate students fulfill general education requirements, choose elective courses, and pursue departmental and interdisciplinary concentrations.
  • KU graduate programs offer advanced degrees in engineering and the social sciences.
  • KU’s doctoral education is offered in the field of engineering, while master's degree programs are offered in engineering (M.Sc), Information Security (M.Sc), and International and Civil Security (M.A)

Research

  • Khalifa University of Science, Technology and Research offers a rigorous world-class research environment.
  • Khalifa University has identified priority research areas that intersect departments, institutes and centers, as well as the work of individual faculty, to address some of society's most pressing needs: Aerospace, Transport & Logistics; Energy & Environment; Healthcare; Information & Communication Technology; and Security

Career

  • Educate and empower students to develop, implement, and continuously evaluate their academic and career goals;
  • Assist students in their transition from students to employees;
  • Liaise with departments to plan appropriate career workshops;
  • Facilitate opportunities for students to develop relationships with potential employers;
  • Provide career development and networking opportunities;
  • Help students and alumni develop soft skills by offering workshops and learning opportunities on resume development, cover letter writing, interview preparation and networking skills;
  • Empower students to be socially conscious, culturally sensitive leaders committed to civic engagement and social inclusion (volunteerism) 

Khalifa University Key Statistics & Highlights

  • #177 Ranking
  • 23 Scholarships
  • 310 Academic Staff
  • 2,947 Students
  • 619 Students (int'l)
  • 1,680 Students (female)
  • Public Institution Type

Khalifa University Overview

Khalifa University Scholarships

Khalifa University Scholarships

Below you will find scholarships related to Khalifa University. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.

Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program

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U.S. government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based

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educations.com
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jul 2026
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The PhD Prep Fellowship
Merit-based

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Admit Lab
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
$1,500 Annual Students’ Presentation Crafting Scholarship

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
20 May 2026
PlagiarismSearch Essay Contest
Merit-based

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PlagiarismSearch
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
22 Jun 2026
Lawyers of Tomorrow Scholarship
Merit-based

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Law Offices of James F. DiQuattro
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
01 Nov 2026
Francesca Norris Memorial Scholarship
Merit-based

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International Society of Women Airline Pilots
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
01 Nov 2026
Financial Scholarships
Merit-based

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International Society of Women Airline Pilots
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
Creative BioMart Scholarship Program
Merit-based

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Creative BioMart
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
BOC Sciences Chemistry Scholarship Program
Merit-based

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BOCSCI Inc.
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
International Conference Scholarship
Merit-based

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International Society of Women Airline Pilots
Location not available

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Khalifa University Rankings

Study Portals Meta Ranking

Top 4.8% United Arab Emirates
Top 5.7% Worldwide

Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.

QS World University Rankings

177

By TopUniversities

Climbed 25 places compared to 2025

QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.

3 year trend QS World University Rankings

2024 2025 2026
230 202 177

World University Rankings

201

By Times Higher Education

The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.

World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.

3 year trend World University Rankings

2024 2025 2026
251 201 201

Best Global Universities Rankings

399

By U.S. News & World Report

Climbed 132 places compared to 2025

Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.

3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings

2024 2025 2026
662 531 399

Academic Ranking of World Universities

601

By Shanghai Jiao Tong University

The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.

ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.

3 year trend Academic Ranking of World Universities

2023 2024 2025
801 601 601

Student services

Khalifa University has a wide variety of student services which support students and ensure student success and retention. It ensures students have opportunities to make successful transitions to the university setting and to learn career readiness skills while maintaining healthy lifestyles.

  • Career Services
  • Personal Counseling
  • Student Council, Clubs and Organisations 

Housing services

Khalifa University (KU) offers full-time undergraduate comfortable residences while they are enrolled at the Abu Dhabi campus. Located just minutes from campus and accessed by a convenient residence transportation service, students living in residence have all the amenities of home, including kitchens, laundry facilities, gymnasiums and quiet areas for study. 

Only those students residing further than 80 km from the campus are eligible to reside in the dormitories. 

Library services

The library is located on the first floor and is sized at 851 square meters. The Abu Dhabi campus library offers computers, scanners, photocopying services, study rooms and study carrels. Library staff provide comprehensive instruction on the use of resources and finding information on an individual basis or in a class setting. 

ICT services

Students can:

  • Enjoy free WiFi access.

Campus life

  • The Khalifa University (KU) experience isn’t all about classroom learning; it’s also about having fun outside of the classroom.
  • KU has a vibrant campus life with many student clubs, organizations and events that make it easy to meet other students who share your passions.
  • Simply find a club or organization that fits your needs, and sign up. And if you can’t find something that fits, just create your own.
  • At KU, students have the advantage of going to school at an urban campus with easy access to everything from restaurants, shopping centers and recreational activities.

Sports facilities

The Khalifa University Sports Office organizes various sporting, health and fitness activities that include but not limited to tournaments, recreational sports, fitness classes, health promotion and disease prevention.

Intercollegiate Tournaments

Khalifa University male and female sport teams compete in the Abu Dhabi Inter-University Sports League (ADISL) against other UAE University teams.  The sport teams dedication and commitment have always led them to top rankings in the league.

Student clubs

Student led clubs are an integral part of the university learning experience. The academic experience is enriched by participation in extracurricular activities that allow students to pursue their personal interests beyond the classroom.The College of Engineering supports a number of discipline-based student professional chapters. These are connected to the various academic programs and offer a number of opportunities for students to be involved in their activities or participate in professional events.

  • Emirati Club
  • Korean Club
  • Debate Club
  • Medical Club
  • Sports Club
  • HOPE Club
  • Theater Club
  • Japanese Club
  • Azer Club
  • Happiness Club
  • Literature Club
  • Spanish Club
  • Music Club
  • Green Club
  • Programming Club
  • Art Club

Accreditation

  • Accredited by the Ministry of Higher Education and ABET

Khalifa University Campus Locations

#1 Main Campus
United Arab Emirates Country
Abu Dhabi City

Khalifa University Student Reviews & Awards

3.6

Based on 16 reviews

  • 5 Star
    7 Reviews
  • 4 Star
    3 Reviews
  • 3 Star
    0 Reviews
  • 2 Star
    4 Reviews
  • 1 Star
    2 Reviews
5/5

knowledge gives you power

It was a great experience and a learning environment for me and it gave me the confidence and zeal to want to futher my education and studies as they say knowledge is power. with knowledge you can navigate the world and help the upcoming generation. knowledge equipped me with the confidence to be a health care provider and giver to the people that are looking up to me . the knowledge i gained helps me to be able to help the helath care system and the society because being knowledgeable means that the society can benefit from me and my knowledge. my study experience was a learning journey and a success

Posted by Anonymous
Studied from Nov 2024 - Sep 2026
Posted on Jan 2026
5/5

Completed B.E Biomedical from NED, seeking Master’

Loved projects, aim to improve research, seek growth.

Posted by Anonymous
Studied from Jun 2025 - Jul 2025
Posted on Jul 2025
1/5

An analytical review of ai generated

I will have a chance to build my future in the next couple years

Posted by Anonymous
Studied from Jan 2026 - Dec 2027
Posted on Jan 2026
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