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Khalifa University

Location

Main Campus, Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates

Ranking

# 202QS World University Rankings

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47Undergrad. & Postgrad. Programs

Tuitionfee

27,200 USDTuition Fee/year

International

30 % International students

About Khalifa University

In 2017, UAE President and Ruler of Abu Dhabi, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, issued a decree to merge the Khalifa University of Science, Technology and Research, the Masdar Institute of Science and Technology, and The Petroleum Institute...
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About Khalifa University

In 2017, UAE President and Ruler of Abu Dhabi, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, issued a decree to merge the Khalifa University of Science, Technology and Research, the Masdar Institute of Science and Technology, and The Petroleum Institute...
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Available programs

Khalifa University offers 16 undergraduate programmes covering engineering, information science, health, natural sciences, and mathematics.

Prospective students hoping to earn a spot on an undergraduate programme at Khalifa University will need...
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Khalifa University offers 21 postgraduate courses in engineering, medicine, natural sciences and mathematics.

Admission to Khalifa University of Science and Technology is highly competitive and the selection of applicants will be based on the following...
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University information

Undergraduate admission requirements:

- The applicant should have graduated from high school no later than two years prior to their application year.

-Hold a UAE Secondary School Certificate (SSC) in Advanced Stream – Ministry of Education or Physics Stream – Abu Dhabi Education Council with a minimum overall achievement of 80%, and a minimum score of 80% in Mathematics with a minimum...
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General

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6.5+

Bachelor

3+
6+
79+

Master

91+
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3.25+
6.5+

As the UAE’s top research university, Khalifa University has 228 labs and some of the region’s most advanced research facilities. These include:

•        Region’s first cleanroom

o    Provides the ultra-clean environment and photolithography tools needed for advanced microelectronics research and small-scale production.

•     &...
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Student life

Khalifa University is committed to promoting a caring, cooperative campus environment that values diversity and reflects an appreciation of the dignity of all people.

INTERNSHIPS

All undergraduate students at Khalifa University undertake an 8-week internship, where they get the opportunity to explore the different perspectives of their major outside of the classroom. KU students...
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Khalifa University’s Career and Alumni Services aim to maximize students’ engagement with educational and market-oriented experiences contributing to their learning and development and academic success. The Office strives to help students identify academic majors; develop career plans and goals, and improve readiness for employability.

Our aim is to :

  • Educate and empower students to develop,
  • ...
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Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

27,200 USD
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International Students

27,200 USD
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One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.

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Where to look for scholarship opportunities

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How to apply to scholarships relevant to you

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A list of available scholarships around the world

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Rankings & ratings

Khalifa University is one of the top public universities in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. It is ranked #202 in QS World University Rankings 2025.

QS World University Rankings

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  • 2015
    #441-450
  • 2016
    #481-490
  • 2017
    #401-410
  • 2018
    #451-460
  • 2019
    #=315
  • 2020
    #268
  • 2021
    #211
  • 2022
    #=183
  • 2023
    #=181
  • 2024
    #=230
  • 2025
    #202

Ranking criteria

46.1
Overall
22.7
Academic Reputation
60.7
Citations per Faculty
9.3
Employment Outcomes
21
Employer Reputation
80
Faculty Student Ratio
100
International Faculty Ratio
78.8
International Research Network
78.9
International Student Ratio
61.6
Sustainability

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Campus locations

Main Campus

Main Campus Campus

Khalifa University, شارع السعادة - Zone 1

Abu Dhabi

AE

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