Khalifa University of Science and Technology offers its graduate students comprehensive scholarships that cover necessary educational expenses and may also offer recipients the potential to earn an attractive monthly stipend. Scholarship eligibility is assessed as part of the admission process and applicants are not required to submit a separate scholarship application.
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
KU MEDICAL SCHOLARSHIP
The KU Medical Scholarship program supports students who have chosen to pursue a career that will positively impact people’s lives. This program offers scholarships to all students to support graduate studies in medicine. Students who receive a Khalifa University (KU) Medical Scholarship will be registered in the Pre-Medicine Bridge program. Please note that scholarship benefits are subject to change.
KU Medical Scholarship for all Students
- A monthly stipend.
- Full university tuition is paid by the university.
- Support to attend educational events locally and internationally.
- Housing in university accommodations at no cost, subject to availability.
- Textbooks are provided by the university.
For more information about the available scholarships for medical students, please email at md@ku.ac.ae.
GRADUATE RESEARCH / TEACHING SCHOLARSHIP FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Khalifa University of Science and Technology offers the following scholarships to support qualified international students enrolled in graduate programs on a full-time basis. The University reserves the right to make changes to the published scholarship benefits and conditions without prior notice.
Master Research Teaching Scholarship (MRTS)
The MRTS scholarship supports international students pursuing a Master’s degree at Khalifa University. Scholarship benefits include:
- Full coverage of tuition fees.
- Medical insurance coverage for students sponsored by Khalifa University (student visa), as per the University’s rules and regulations.
- Support to attend international research conferences, subject to approval.
- Mobilization and demobilization flight assistance for overseas international students.
- Monthly stipend of AED 4,000.
The MRTS scholarship does not cover student accommodation costs.
Combined Master/Doctoral Research Teaching Scholarship (CMDRTS)
The CMDRTS scholarship supports international students pursuing both, the Masters and Doctorate degrees at Khalifa University. Scholarship benefits include:
- Full coverage of tuition fees.
- Medical insurance coverage for students sponsored by Khalifa University (student visa), as per the University’s rules and regulations.
- Support to attend international research conferences, subject to approval.
- Mobilization and demobilization flight assistance for overseas international students.
- Free University accommodation for the student only (or accommodation assistance of AED 2,000 per month only if University accommodation is not available for the eligible student, as per the University’s rules and regulations).
- Monthly stipend:
- During MSc: AED 8,000
- During PhD: AED 12,000
Students who wish to complete a Master’s degree only should select the MRTS scholarship when applying for graduate studies at Khalifa University.
Doctoral Research Teaching Scholarship (DRTS)
The DRTS scholarship supports international students pursuing a Doctorate degree at Khalifa University. Scholarship benefits include:
- Full coverage of tuition fees.
- Medical insurance coverage for students sponsored by Khalifa University (student visa), as per the University’s rules and regulations.
- Support to attend international research conferences, subject to approval.
- Mobilization and demobilization flight assistance for overseas international students.
- Free University accommodation for the student only (or accommodation assistance of AED 2,000 per month only if University accommodation is not available for the eligible student, as per the University’s rules and regulations).
- Monthly stipend of AED 12,000.
CHINA SCHOLARSHIP COUNCIL – KHALIFA UNIVERSITY JOINT PHD SCHOLARSHIP
Khalifa University of Science and Technology (KU), in collaboration with the China Scholarship Council (CSC), offers the CSC- KU Scholarship to highly qualified Chinese nationals admitted to PhD in Engineering or science on a full-time basis.
PhD Scholarship Benefits
- Monthly stipend of AED 9,200 from Khalifa University and an additional stipend from CSC.
- Annual flight tickets are provided by CSC.
- Full waiver of tuition fees and any research-associated fees.
- Free University accommodation (or accommodation assistance of up to AED 2,000 per month if University accommodation is not available).
- Free textbooks.
- Visa processing costs.
- UAE medical insurance.
Application
- Apply online for the PhD program at Khalifa University.
- After receiving the admission offer letter from Khalifa University, candidates must also apply to CSC by completing an application for funding and employer reference (forms are available online at http://apply.csc.edu.cn).
Scholarship Eligibility
To be eligible an applicant must:
- Be a citizen and permanent resident of the People’s Republic of China at the time of applying.
- Be approved for unconditional admission to a PhD program at Khalifa University.
- Have official approval for a scholarship award from CSC prior to first registration at Khalifa University.
Duration
- The PhD scholarship is awarded to successful applicants for up to a maximum of 48 months.
Other terms and Conditions
To continue to receive the CSC-KU Scholarship the student must:
- Register as a full-time student every semester, including the summer term.
- Maintain a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.5 out of 4 during his/her study at Khalifa University.
- Comply with the policies, rules and regulations of Khalifa University.
