Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering Program By Khalifa University |Top Universities
Program Duration

48 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

108,889 USDTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Main Subject Area

Engineering - GeneralMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Engineering - General

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering (Ph.D. in Engineering) degree is awarded to candidates who successfully complete the taught courses and research components of the program. The students are required to complete a program of advanced courses in engineering. They are also required to carry out an independent investigation of a specialized area in engineering. Candidates for this degree are supervised by experienced researchers and are expected to demonstrate initiative in their approach and innovation in their work. The Ph.D. Candidates prepare and present a thesis on their chosen area. Research may be undertaken in a variety of topics corresponding to the areas of focus identified by the University.
A candidate applying to the program may opt to apply for a Ph.D. in Engineering with concentration/specializations in one of the engineering areas listed below or for an interdisciplinary/ multidisciplinary Ph.D. in Engineering (i.e., with no one specialization):
  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
  • Engineering Systems and Management
  • Material Science and Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Nuclear Engineering
  • Petroleum Engineering
  • Robotics
The title of the degree and the selected concentration will be specified on the diploma (certificate) and academic record (transcript) of the students who opt for a particular specialization. However, for students who prefer to pursue interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary form of research, which is highly encouraged as it allows them to expand the boundaries of their research across multiple fields, only the title of the degree will be stated on the diploma and transcript of the student.

Program overview

Main Subject

Engineering - General

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering (Ph.D. in Engineering) degree is awarded to candidates who successfully complete the taught courses and research components of the program. The students are required to complete a program of advanced courses in engineering. They are also required to carry out an independent investigation of a specialized area in engineering. Candidates for this degree are supervised by experienced researchers and are expected to demonstrate initiative in their approach and innovation in their work. The Ph.D. Candidates prepare and present a thesis on their chosen area. Research may be undertaken in a variety of topics corresponding to the areas of focus identified by the University.
A candidate applying to the program may opt to apply for a Ph.D. in Engineering with concentration/specializations in one of the engineering areas listed below or for an interdisciplinary/ multidisciplinary Ph.D. in Engineering (i.e., with no one specialization):
  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
  • Engineering Systems and Management
  • Material Science and Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Nuclear Engineering
  • Petroleum Engineering
  • Robotics
The title of the degree and the selected concentration will be specified on the diploma (certificate) and academic record (transcript) of the students who opt for a particular specialization. However, for students who prefer to pursue interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary form of research, which is highly encouraged as it allows them to expand the boundaries of their research across multiple fields, only the title of the degree will be stated on the diploma and transcript of the student.

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

6.5+
3.25+
150+
91+
4 Years
Aug

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

108,889 USD
-

International Students

108,889 USD
-

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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 to ensure they possess the following minimum criteria:

  • Graduated from high school no later than two years prior to the current year
  • Minimum score of achievement in each of the following EmSAT subjects: Math 1000, Physics 800, Arabic 700, and English 1250 to be conditionally accepted into the Foundation programme

Or:

  • Minimum score of achievement in each of the following EmSAT subjects: Math 1250, Physics 800, Arabic 700, and English 1400 to be fully accepted into freshman year


Learn more about undergraduate admission types here.

The average tuition fees for students at undergraduate level are AED3,333 per credit hour.

Full and partial scholarships for international undergraduate students are available. 

International students should submit an application online if they meet the minimum requirements

Khalifa University only accepts completed online applications that include the grades of your first term at high school as a minimum.

Discover everything you need to know about Khalifa University as an undergraduate student in the academic catalog 2020-2021 here.

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 admissions requirements: application form, supporting graduate admission requirements documents and performance in the interview.

The selection process at Khalifa University takes into account academic performance, qualifications and previous experience, CV, reference forms, and the applicant’s potential to succeed. Prospective students can find the full requirements for their chosen programme here.

Most of the postgraduate programmes offered at Khalifa University offer full scholarships to full-time students. For part-time master’s students, the tuition fee is US$1,360 per credit hour. For part-time PhD students, tuition is US$1,815 per credit hour.
Full-time students in most of the master’s programmes and all of the PhD programmes, as well as the MD programme, receive full scholarships.

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: KU Admissions Page. 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.

Discover everything you need to know about Khalifa University in the Graduate Catalog 2020-2021 here.

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