All Levels
Khalifa University Graduate Scholarship
PG / PhD Full tuition + stipend
Khalifa University of Science and Technology
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
"The UAE's highest-ranked university, #147 in QS 2027"
At a Glance
Accept Rate
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Avg Salary/Yr
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Ranking
#147 (QS)
PSW VISA
Job-seeker visa (60-120 days)
About Khalifa University of Science and Technology
Khalifa University of Science and Technology in Abu Dhabi was founded in 2007 as a government initiative and is a non-profit, science-focused research university. It climbed 30 places to #147 in the QS World University Rankings 2027, the first UAE university in the global top 150, and is 87th in the world for citations per faculty and 12th for international faculty. It teaches engineering, computer science, sciences and medicine.
Rankings & Recognition
#147
Ranked #177 in QS 2026 (#147 in QS 2027), the UAE's first top-150.
Accreditations & Memberships
UAE Ministry of Higher Education / KHDA recognised
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with Khalifa University of Science and Technology's global standing for that metric.
Academic Reputation
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Employer Reputation
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Faculty Student Ratio
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Citations per Faculty
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Key Facts
2007
Founded
#147 (UAE #1)
QS 2027
#87 world
Citations / Faculty
#12 world
Intl. Faculty
Abu Dhabi
City
Popular Programs
Engineering
Computer Science
Aerospace
Petroleum Engineering
Medicine
Sciences
Application Details
Application Route
University online application
Intakes
September, January (some)
IELTS
approx. 6.5
Alternatives
TOEFL / EmSAT accepted (by uni)
Part-time work
20 hrs/week with MOHRE permit
Standardized Test Requirements
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IELTS Academic
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approx. 6.5 |
Study Abroad & Visa Details
Visa Approval Rate
95%
I-20 Processing
Student residence visa (uni-sponsored)
Post-Study Work
Job-seeker visa (60-120 days)
Green Card Pathway
Golden Visa (GPA 3.5+, top grads)
Financials
Application Fee
N/A
Avg Scholarship
Full tuition + stipend
Career Outcomes
20 hrs/week (with permit)
Work While Study
13%
Placement Ratio
Job-seeker visa (60-120 days)
Post-Study Work
Where Graduates Land
Faculty & Alumni
Teaching Language — English
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Notable Alumni
Campus & Location
Khalifa University of Science and Technology is in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Campus Details
Abu
Dhabi
UAE
Campus Forecast
Hot summers 40-45°C (Jun-Sep)
Mild winters 15-25°C (Dec-Feb)
Very low rainfall (~80 mm/year)
High humidity in summer
Best months Nov-Mar
Student Life & Housing
Housing
University hostel or private shared housing
Dining
Campus food courts; Indian food widely available
Health & Wellness
Health insurance required for visa
Activities & Clubs
Student clubs
Sports
Cultural and career events
Diversity & Demographics
Total Students
International Students
Countries Represented
Cost Deep-Dive
Tuition
Varies by programme (see university)
UAE tuition range
approx. AED 20,000-100,000+ / year
Student visa costs
approx. AED 5,500-8,500 total
Visa maintenance (some)
AED 2,500 one-time
Intakes & Deadlines
Main intake is September (Fall), with a January (Spring) intake for many programmes. Apply 2-3 months early for the visa.
Scholarships at Khalifa University of Science and Technology
1 scholarship available
These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
Indian Class 12 (CBSE / ISC / state) with good marks, attested; IELTS approx. 6.5 or equivalent.
Postgraduate
Recognised bachelor's in a related field (GPA / % by programme); IELTS approx. 6.5.
English Proficiency
IELTS Academic
Required Documents
Passport (6+ months validity)
Class 10 and 12 marksheets (attested)
Bachelor degree + transcripts (PG)
English test (IELTS / TOEFL / EmSAT)
Passport photos
Medical fitness test (in UAE)
Health insurance
Equivalency (MoE) where needed
Application Process
1
Choose programme
Pick a programme at Khalifa University of Science and Technology and check entry and English requirements.
2
Apply online
Submit the online application with marksheets, passport and English scores.
3
Offer & deposit
Accept the offer and pay the seat / tuition deposit.
4
Entry permit
The university sponsors your student entry permit.
5
Arrive & residence
Do the medical test, Emirates ID and get the 1-year student residence visa.
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Renew yearly
Renew the student visa each year (at least 45 days before expiry).
Campus & Location
Khalifa University of Science and Technology is in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Bachelor's
1
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📍 Abu Dhabi
Bachelor's
Computer Engineering
Master's
1
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Master's
MSc Engineering
PhD
1
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📍 Abu Dhabi
PhD
PhD Engineering
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