Khalifa University Graduate Scholarships

Khalifa University, UAE

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Details checked on 30 October 2026. Dates and amounts change every year. Always confirm on the official page.

Who can apply

International students in full-time graduate programmes. Places are limited and applicants are placed in a tier based on academic merit; PhD scholarships are reviewed every year and research-path holders have a work commitment after graduation.

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About this opportunity

Khalifa University offers merit-based graduate scholarships to full-time students. Applicants are considered when they apply for admission, and the scholarship tier depends on academic merit and the university’s priorities.

How to apply, step by step

1. Check that you are eligible. International students in full-time graduate programmes. Places are limited and applicants are placed in a tier based on academic merit; PhD scholarships are reviewed every year and research-path holders have a work commitment after graduation.
2. Note the deadline. Mar – Apr and Oct – Nov (by intake; apply for Fall by about Mar – Apr and for Spring by about Oct – Nov - confirm on the university site) Confirm the exact date on the official page.
3. Prepare your documents. Academic transcripts and degree certificates; CV; Statement of purpose; Recommendation letters; English proficiency score if required.
4. Apply on the official page. Open the official application page and submit your application before the deadline.

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Tips from our advisors

1. Apply as early as possible: tiers are set by merit and ranking
2. Reread the scholarship conditions on the official page because tiers can change
3. Read the eligibility line by line before you write anything. Most rejections are eligibility mismatches, not weak essays.
4. Contact potential supervisors before you apply. Send a one-page research summary and a short, specific email.
5. Show a clear link between your past studies, this programme and your career goal. Committees look for a story, not a list.
6. Start at least 8 to 12 weeks early. Certified transcripts, translations and referee letters usually take longer than expected.
7. Ask your referees at least 4 weeks ahead and give them your CV, your draft SOP and the deadline.
8. Submit at least 48 hours before the deadline. Portals slow down on the last day.

Quick answers

Who can apply for Khalifa University Graduate Scholarships?

International students in full-time graduate programmes. Places are limited and applicants are placed in a tier based on academic merit; PhD scholarships are reviewed every year and research-path holders have a work commitment after graduation.

What does Khalifa University Graduate Scholarships cover?

Master's: full or 50% tuition waiver by tier, plus university housing, textbooks, medical insurance, flights and visa fees. PhD research path: full tuition and a monthly stipend of AED 20,000 (plus a possible extra allowance); other tiers give partial waivers.

When is the deadline for Khalifa University Graduate Scholarships?

Mar – Apr and Oct – Nov (by intake; apply for Fall by about Mar – Apr and for Spring by about Oct – Nov - confirm on the university site) Dates change every year, so confirm on the official page.

Where can I study or work with Khalifa University Graduate Scholarships?

Host countries: United Arab Emirates.

What documents do I need for Khalifa University Graduate Scholarships?

Academic transcripts and degree certificates; CV; Statement of purpose; Recommendation letters; English proficiency score if required.

How much work is the Khalifa University Graduate Scholarships application?

High: Online graduate application + transcripts + references + research statement for PhD