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Khalifa University
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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Master's Scholarship for International Students
University ScholarshipKhalifa University's core scholarship for international students admitted to any Master's programme, awarding one of four benefit tiers based on academic merit. - Open to all Master's programmes across College of Engineering & Physical Sciences, College of Computing & Mathematical Sciences, and College of Medicine & Health Sciences - not discipline-restricted - Full award detail: Tier I & II = full tuition fee waiver + free textbooks + free university accommodation (full-time only) + medical insurance + mobilization/demobilization flights + UAE visa fee coverage. Tier III = 50% tuition fee waiver + textbooks + medical insurance + flights + visa fee coverage (no accommodation). Tier IV = no tuition waiver - textbooks + medical insurance + flights + visa fee coverage only - Full intake detail: Fall is the primary intake; a Spring intake exists but is limited/programme-dependent
Eligibility
- Eligibility assessed as part of admission; applicants mapped to a Tier based on academic merit and alignment with university strategic priorities
- Meeting minimum criteria does not guarantee an award
- Continued eligibility subject to CGPA/programme progression
- Limited number of slots available
How to Apply
- 1Indicate interest in scholarship consideration when submitting the Master's admission application via the Graduate Admission Portal - no separate scholarship application
Application opens on Khalifa University's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.
About Khalifa University
The UAE's top-ranked university, Khalifa University focuses on STEM education and research across engineering, computing, and medicine. Ranked #147 globally in the QS World University Rankings 2027 - the highest of any UAE university. Strength in petroleum engineering, AI, and biomedical sciences, a 94% graduate employment rate, and strong government and industry research partnerships in Abu Dhabi. Formed through the merger of the Petroleum Institute, Masdar Institute, and the former Khalifa University, it combines deep STEM specialisation with substantial research funding.