Khalifa University Scholarship in UAE IELTS Exemption

To all motivated individuals seeking international scholarships to pursue their higher education abroad, today at Opportunities Radar , we are here with one of the highest paid scholarship offered by the UAE’s top-ranked, research-intensive public Institute, located in Abu Dhabi, UAE, that you should not miss out on. Applications are open for the Khalifa University Scholarship 2026. Khalifa University has announced the admission cycle for the Fall 2026 intake.

The institute offers various scholarships to support international and domestic students, to pursue their Undergraduate, Master’s & PhD degree programs
without worrying about the finances.

No separate application is required for the scholarship; applicants who secure admission in the institute will be automatically considered for the scholarship. The institute offers degree programs in a wide range of areas, primarily focused on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) related fields. Khalifa University offers generous support, which covers a stipend, accommodation, health insurance, books and stationery allowance, and more.

The objective of the scholarship is to attract talented individuals from all backgrounds and contribute to the UAE’s strategic, industrial, and scientific challenges.

This is your chance to pursue your higher education degree in one of the leading research institutes in the world, without worrying about financial barriers. Read more details about the institute admission, financial, eligiblity and application requirements below.

• Host Country: United Arab Emirates
• Eligible Countries: Open for All Nationals
• The institute offers scholarships to both UAE and International students
• For Master’s: Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree
• For PhD: Applicants must hold a Master’s degree
• Direct PhD: Bachelor’s degree with an excellent academic record
• Individuals must have secured the above degrees from recognized institutes
• Proof of English Language Profiency IELTS 6.5 | TOEFL iBT 91 | EmSAT 1550
• Language profiency exemption for those who are native English speakers or have graduated from English medium institutes

• Monthly stipend to cover living expenses
• Housing and travel support
• Health and visa coverage
• Books and stationery allowance
• Support for participation in International conferences

Khalifa University offers degree programs in a wide range of study areas with a major focus on STEM fields.

• Msc Programs: Computational Data Science, Computer Science, Information Security, Mathematics, Robotics, and Autonomous systems
• PhD programs: Mathematics, Computer and Information Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, and Robotics

• MSc Programs: Chemical, Civil & Infrastructure, Aerospace, Computer, mechanical, material science, and petroleum engineering
• PhD Programs: Chemical, Aerospace, Material Science, Nuclear, mechanical, petroleum, electrical engineering, physics, chemistry, and earth sciences

• MSc programs: Molecular life sciences, Digital health, Biomedical engineering, and Public health
• PhD programs: Molecular life sciences, biomedical engineering, Doctor of Medicine
• Applicant’s passport-size photo with a white background
• Copy of Passport
• Equivalency certificate for international students

There is no seperate application required, to apply for the Khalifa scholarship, applicants needs to secure admission in one of eligible program in the Institute they will automatically be considered for the scholarship, to apply for the admission, visit the official portal below, create a new account, select a degree program, complete the online application, upload required documents and submit your application.

The last date for application submission for the fall 2026 admission intake is March 2, 2026.

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