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Khalifa University

Abu Dhabi
Highly Competitive
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About

Khalifa University of Science and Technology (KU) is a top-ranked, research-intensive institution in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Consistently ranked as the #1 university in the UAE and 177th globally in the QS World University Rankings 2026, KU is a leader in STEM education and innovation. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs through its colleges of Engineering, Science, and Medicine and Health Sciences. With world-class facilities including over 250 laboratories and specialized research centers like the Masdar Institute and the Petroleum Institute, KU fosters a culture of discovery. The university attracts a diverse international faculty and student body, providing a multicultural environment for academic excellence. KU is committed to solving global challenges in energy, water, healthcare, and aerospace, aligning its research with the UAE’s strategic vision for a knowledge-based economy. It offers generous merit-based scholarships for both national and international students, making it a premier destination for high-achieving scholars worldwide.

Accreditation

CAAABETAABI

Campus & Amenities

100+ LabsSports CenterCreative SpineStudent HubRetail & DiningOncampus HousingLibraryDiscovery Center

Programs & Fees

Bachelors
Bachelor of Science in Aerospace EngineeringBachelor of Science in Biomedical EngineeringBachelor of Science in Chemical EngineeringBachelor of Science in Civil EngineeringBachelor of Science in Computer EngineeringBachelor of Science in Computer ScienceBachelor of Science in Electrical EngineeringBachelor of Science in Industrial and Systems EngineeringBachelor of Science in Mechanical EngineeringBachelor of Science in Petroleum EngineeringBachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics and StatisticsBachelor of Science in ChemistryBachelor of Science in Earth and Planetary SciencesBachelor of Science in Petroleum GeosciencesBachelor of Science in PhysicsBachelor of Science in Cell and Molecular BiologyBachelor of Science in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence
AED 2,500 per credit hour (Approx. 81,250 annually)
Masters
Master of Science in Aerospace EngineeringMaster of Science in Biomedical EngineeringMaster of Science in Chemical EngineeringMaster of Science in Civil and Infrastructure EngineeringMaster of Science in Computer ScienceMaster of Science in Electrical and Computer EngineeringMaster of Science in Engineering Systems and ManagementMaster of Science in Materials Science and EngineeringMaster of Science in Mechanical EngineeringMaster of Science in Nuclear EngineeringMaster of Science in Petroleum EngineeringMaster of Science in Sustainable Critical InfrastructureMaster of Science in Water and Environmental EngineeringMaster of Science in Applied ChemistryMaster of Science in Earth SciencesMaster of Science in Petroleum GeosciencesMaster of Science in Medical PhysicsMaster of Science in Cyber Security
AED 5,000 per credit hour (Approx. 150,000 for program)
PhD
Doctor of Philosophy in EngineeringDoctor of Philosophy in ScienceDoctor of Medicine (MD)
AED 6,666 per credit hour
Other
Minor in Artificial IntelligenceMinor in Nuclear EngineeringMinor in Renewable and Sustainable EnergyMinor in Business

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Key Information

Acceptance Rate
Highly Competitive
App Deadline
Rolling
Visa Support
Yes
Total Students
5,000+
Tuition (AED)
2,500 per credit hour (Approx. 81,250 annually)
Tuition (INR)
63,750 per credit hour (Approx. 20,71,875 annually)
App Fee
0
App Fee (INR)
0
Housing
Yes
International
20%
National
80%

Contact

admissions@ku.ac.ae+971 2 312 3333
Al Saada St, Abu Dhabi Island, Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, UAE

How to Apply to Khalifa University

Apply to Khalifa University through UAE College — upload your documents once and apply to multiple universities simultaneously. Khalifa University has waived application fees for UAE College applicants.

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