[Master and PhD Degree] Khalifa University Scholarship 2021 for International Student, Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates (Fully Funded)

The newly-established Khalifa University of Science and Technology (KU) combines the Masdar Institute of Science and Technology (MI), the Khalifa University of Science, Technology and Research (KUSTAR) and the Petroleum Institute (PI) into one world-class, research-intensive institution, seamlessly integrating research and education to produce world leaders and critical thinkers in applied science and engineering. Khalifa University endeavors to be a leader among research intensive universities of the 21st century, while catalyzing the growth of Abu Dhabi and the UAE’s rapidly developing knowledge economy.

Khalifa University of Science and Technology offers its graduate students comprehensive scholarships that cover all necessary educational expenses and may also offer recipients the potential to earn an attractive monthly stipend. The scholarships available are as follows:

1. KU MED Scholarship
The KU MED Scholarship program supports students who have chosen to pursue a career that will positively impact on people’s lives. This program offers scholarships to all students to support graduate studies in medicine. Students who receive a Khalifa University (KU) MED Scholarship will be registered in the Pre-Medicine Bridge program. Please note that scholarship benefits are subject to change.

Benefit:

Full university tuition 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.

2. Graduate Research / Teaching Assistant (GRTA) scholarships
Khalifa University of Science and Technology offers Graduate Research / Teaching Assistant (GRTA) scholarships to support qualified international students enrolled in graduate programs.

Benefit:

The scholarship provides generous remuneration and benefits that include:

Full coverage of tuition fees.

Medical insurance coverage for students under the Khalifa University visa.

Support to attend international research conferences.

The indicative monthly stipend for GRTA Scholarship is as follows (subject to change):

During MSc: AED 8,000

During PhD: AED 10,000

Admission Requirement:Applicants seeking admission to a graduate program at Khalifa University of Science and Technology must meet the following minimum criteria:

Master’s Degree Program Applicants

Completion of a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline with a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.0 out of 4.0, or equivalent (e.g. an upper second-class honors in a UK-style degree, from a reputable accredited institution).
A minimum level of English proficiency in the form of either:

iBT TOEFL (internet-based test) score of 91 or equivalent, or
Overall academic IELTS score of 6.5, or
1550 EmSAT English score

A minimum quantitative score of 150 in the general Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is required for admission to all programs, with the exception of Master of Engineering in Health, Safety and Environment Engineering and the Master of Arts in International and Civil Security, where a minimum threshold is not set. Applicants for all programs should attempt all three sections of the GRE.
A minimum of two referee recommendations (provided via online form).
Statement of purpose (500-1,000 words).
Admission interview.

Doctorate Degree Program Applicants

Completion of a Master’s degree in a relevant discipline with a minimum CGPA of 3.25 out of 4.0, or equivalent (e.g. an upper second-class honors in UK-style Master by taught courses with a minimum average of 63% or a Pass in a Master by Research/MPhil) from a reputable accredited institution.
A minimum level of English proficiency in the form of either:

iBT TOEFL (internet-based test) score of 91 or equivalent, or
overall academic IELTS score of 6.5, or
1550 EmSAT English score

A minimum quantitative score of 150 in the general Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is required for admission to all Doctorate programs. Applicants for all programs should attempt all three sections of the GRE.
A minimum of two referee recommendations (provided via online form).
Statement of purpose (500-1,000 words).
Research statement (500-1,000 words).
Admission interview.

Document Required:
The following required documents should be scanned in a clear and legible form and be uploaded to the online application:

Certified copy of Bachelor’s/Master’s degree certificate (as applicable).
Equivalency certificate issued by the UAE Ministry of Education for applicants that have graduated from institutions outside of the UAE.
Official transcript showing the grading scale.
English language proficiency score certificate (IELTS, TOEFL or EmSAT). Official TOEFL score reports can be sent directly by your institution to Khalifa University of Science and Technology using the institutional TOEFL code 0960.
Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score report. Official score reports can be sent directly to Khalifa University of Science and Technology using the institutional GRE code 0822.
Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV).
Passport-style photograph on a white background.
Valid passport. International applicants who reside in the UAE should also upload a clear copy of their valid UAE visa.
Family Book (Khulasat Al Qaid – UAE National applicants only).
Valid UAE national ID card (for national and international applicants who currently reside in the UAE).
Statement of Purpose (500 to 1,000 words)
Research Statement (500 to 1,000 words – PhD applicants only)

Please note that incomplete applications may not be considered.

Accepted applicants must submit all of their official documents before they register for classes. All documents received by the University are the property of Khalifa University of Science and Technology and will not be returned.

Further guidelines regarding the submission of documents can be found on the Khalifa University of Science and Technology graduate admissions webpage.

How to Apply:
Applications for Khalifa University of Science and Technology graduate programs are accepted online, via the University’s Graduate Admission Portal.

View the application guidelines, please visit: https://admissions.kustar.ac.ae/pg/Home/About.
The required documents must be scanned and uploaded to the online application in the specified format (i.e. max 4MB PDF for documents, max. 2MB JPEG for photograph). Hard copies submitted in person or by post, or soft copies sent by email, will not be accepted.
Each applicant must provide the contact e-mail address of at least two referees, who will be invited to complete an online reference form once the completed application has been submitted.