Khalifa University offers scholarships for international students pursuing a Doctoral degree. Eligibility for these scholarships is evaluated during the admission process, eliminating the need for a separate scholarship application. The number of scholarships available is limited, and applicants are placed into scholarship Tiers based on academic merit, research potential, and alignment with the university’s strategic priorities. Meeting the eligibility criteria for a Tier does not guarantee a scholarship.
Khalifa University
Khalifa University, located in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, is a research and innovation-driven public university. Founded in 2017, it currently serves over 5,000 students. Under the leadership of His Excellency Professor Ebrahim Al Hajri, appointed in July 2024, the university focuses on science, technology, and enterprise. Khalifa University’s Sharjah campus is a subsidiary of Khalifa University of Science, Technology & Research.
- Address: Shakhbout Bin Sultan St – Hadbat Al Za`Faranah – Zone 1 – Abu Dhabi, UAE
- Phone: +971 2 312 3333
- Campus: Urban
- Students: 5,000+
- Notable Alumni: Linda Zou, Hussam Al-Hamadi
- Date Founded: 2017
Degree Level
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Eligible Nationalities
This scholarship is open to international students.
Scholarship Categories
Research Path (With Work Commitment)
Applicable to full-time PhD students only. Scholarship eligibility is reassessed annually.
Tier I
- Tuition Fees: Fully covered.
- Stipend:
- Basic: 20,000 AED/month.
- Additional: 20,000 AED/month (conditional on approval and scholarship progression).
- Other Benefits:
- Free textbooks.
- Support for attending international research conferences (subject to approval).
- Medical insurance for international students.
- Mobilization and demobilization flights for overseas students.
- UAE visa application fee coverage.
- Conditions: Mandatory work commitment with Khalifa University or a nominated entity after graduation, equivalent to the period of study.
Tier II
- Tuition Fees: Fully covered.
- Stipend:
- Basic: 20,000 AED/month.
- Additional: 10,000 AED/month (conditional on approval and scholarship progression).
- Other Benefits: Same as Tier I.
- Conditions: Same as Tier I.
Tier III
- Tuition Fees: 75% waiver.
- Stipend: 20,000 AED/month.
- Other Benefits: Same as Tier I.
- Conditions: Same as Tier I.
Tier IV
- Tuition Fees: 50% waiver.
- Other Benefits:
- Free university accommodation (for eligible students).
- Same as Tier I.
- Conditions: Same as Tier I.
Study Path (Without Work Commitment)
Scholarship eligibility is reassessed annually.
Tier I
- Tuition Fees: Fully covered.
- Stipend: 4,000 AED/month.
- Other Benefits:
- Free university accommodation (for eligible students).
- Support for attending international research conferences (subject to approval).
- Medical insurance for international students.
- Mobilization and demobilization flights for overseas students.
- UAE visa application fee coverage.
Tier II
- Tuition Fees: 75% waiver.
- Stipend: 2,000 AED/month.
- Other Benefits: Same as Tier I.
Tier III
- Tuition Fees: 50% waiver.
- Other Benefits:
- Free university accommodation (for eligible students).
- Same as Tier I.
Tier IV
- Tuition Fees: 25% waiver.
- Other Benefits:
- Free university accommodation (for eligible students).
- Same as Tier I.
Important Notes
- Annual Reassessment: Scholarship benefits are evaluated yearly to ensure eligibility.
- Mobilization Flights: Applicable only to students without a UAE residence visa.
- Strategic Priorities: Scholarship awards align with the university’s strategic goals.
- For More Information: Refer to the Tuition Fees webpage for additional details.
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