How to Get Admission in Khalifa University

What Khalifa University is known for

Khalifa University is a research university in Abu Dhabi known for engineering, the physical and computing sciences, medicine and health sciences, and artificial intelligence. It offers programmes at the bachelor's, master's and PhD levels and teaches in English.

If your interests are in technical and scientific fields, Khalifa University is a common choice in the UAE. This guide outlines the official application route; the precise requirements, programme list and deadlines are on the university's admissions pages and change each year.

Choose your programme and check eligibility

Start by identifying the specific programme and level you want, then read its admission requirements. Undergraduate applicants are generally assessed on their school-leaving qualification and the subjects relevant to the programme (for example mathematics and science for engineering), along with English proficiency.

Graduate applicants are assessed on their prior degree and programme-specific requirements. Exact eligibility differs by programme, so use Khalifa University's official admissions pages as the source of truth.

• Pick the exact programme and degree level (bachelor's, master's or PhD)
• Read that programme's specific admission requirements
• Check the required subjects and any minimum academic criteria
• Confirm the English-proficiency requirement for your programme

Apply online

Khalifa University uses online application portals — a dedicated portal for undergraduate applicants and another for postgraduate applicants. You create an account, complete the application, and upload the documents the university asks for, such as transcripts and identification.

Application windows and required documents are set by the university and updated each cycle, so submit within the official dates and provide exactly what the current application requests.

Scholarships and tuition

Khalifa University publishes information about scholarships and tuition on its official site. The availability, eligibility and value of any scholarship, as well as tuition fees, vary and change from year to year.

This guide does not state specific amounts. Verify the current scholarship and fee details on the university's official pages, and be cautious of anyone who asks for payment in exchange for a "guaranteed" award — legitimate scholarships do not work that way.

After admission: visa and enrolment

Admitted international students arrange a student residence visa in coordination with the university and complete enrolment steps before the term begins. The official authority for residence and identity matters in the UAE is the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP), with the overall process explained on the UAE Government portal.

This is general information, not immigration advice. Verify the current visa requirements on the official UAE Government source and follow the specific guidance Khalifa University gives admitted students.