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Khalifa University PhD Scholarship 2026 in UAE

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Program details

Key facts at a glance

Host country
United Arab Emirates
Region
Middle East
Institution
Khalifa University PhD
Study level
PhD
Funding
Fully Funded

Program overview

Full description, requirements, and what to expect

About Khalifa University Phd Scholarship in the Uae

  • Country: UAE
  • University Name: Khalifa University
  • Study level: PHD
  • Financial Benefits: fully funded
  • Entry intake: Spring 2026
  • Application deadline: 15th September 2025

Financial support and benefits

Selected recipients typically receive

  • Full Tuition Fee
  • Free Textbooks
  • Free Accommodation
  • Medical Insurance
  • Flight Coverage
  • Visa Fee Coverage
  • Learn more about the Types of KU Graduate Scholarships.

Phd Programs at Khalifa University

  • College of Engineering and Physical Sciences:
  • PhD in Chemistry
  • PhD in Earth Sciences
  • PhD in Physics
  • PhD in Aerospace Engineering
  • PhD in Chemical Engineering
  • PhD in Civil Engineering
  • PhD in Electrical Engineering
  • PhD in Engineering Systems and Management
  • PhD in Materials Science and Engineering
  • PhD in Mechanical Engineering
  • PhD in Nuclear Engineering
  • PhD in Petroleum Engineering
  • College Of Computing And Mathematical Sciences
  • PhD in Mathematics
  • PhD in Computer Science
  • PhD in Computer and Information Engineering
  • PhD in Robotics

College of Medicine and Health Sciences

  • PhD in Biomedical Engineering
  • PhD in Biomedical Sciences
  • PhD in Molecular Life Sciences
  • PhD in Public Health
  • For Applicants with an MSc Degree:
  • Bachelor’s Degree: Completion in a relevant discipline with a minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0 (or equivalent, e.g., upper second-class honors UK-style degree) from an accredited institution.
  • Master’s Degree: Completion in a relevant discipline with a minimum GPA of 3.25/4.0 (or equivalent) from an accredited institution.
  • For Applicants without an MSc Degree (Direct PhD):
  • Bachelor’s Degree: Completion in a relevant discipline with a minimum GPA of 3.5/4.0 (or equivalent) from an accredited institution.
  • GRE: Minimum quantitative score of 150 (must be taken at a test center; Home Edition not accepted). All three sections of the GRE must be attempted.
  • English Proficiency (for all applicants):
  • IBT TOEFL: Score of 91 (must be taken at a test center; Home Edition not accepted), or equivalent.
  • Academic IELTS: Overall score of 6.5.
  • EmSAT English: Score of 1550.

English Language Test Exemption

The English Language Test may be waived if the Applicant can Satisfy One of the following conditions:.

  • The applicant is a Native English Speaker.
  • They have completed their Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an English-medium institution.

How to apply For the Khalifa University Phd Scholarship 2026.

The Application Process is online. Click the “” link below. Complete all required sections of the application. Upload all documents. Use the official website is below.

For More Scholarships in the UAE and other Middle East Countries, kindly check the Middle East Scholarship Category.

Requirements & preparation

Review eligibility, benefits, and documents before you apply

Eligibility criteria

20 requirements to review

  • For Applicants with an MSc Degree:
  • Bachelor’s Degree: Completion in a relevant discipline with a minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0 (or equivalent, e.g., upper second-class honors UK-style degree) from an accredited institution.
  • Master’s Degree: Completion in a relevant discipline with a minimum GPA of 3.25/4.0 (or equivalent) from an accredited institution.
  • For Applicants without an MSc Degree (Direct PhD):
  • Bachelor’s Degree: Completion in a relevant discipline with a minimum GPA of 3.5/4.0 (or equivalent) from an accredited institution.
  • GRE: Minimum quantitative score of 150 (must be taken at a test center; Home Edition not accepted). All three sections of the GRE must be attempted.
  • English Proficiency (for all applicants):
  • IBT TOEFL: Score of 91 (must be taken at a test center; Home Edition not accepted), or equivalent.
  • Academic IELTS: Overall score of 6.5.
  • EmSAT English: Score of 1550.

English Language Test Exemption

  • The English Language Test may be waived if the Applicant can Satisfy One of the following conditions:.
  • The applicant is a Native English Speaker.
  • They have completed their Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an English-medium institution.

Degrees and Certificates

  • UAE Ministry of Education Equivalency Certificate (if applicable)

Official Transcripts

English Proficiency Score (IELTS/TOEFL/EmSAT)

  • GRE Score Report (if applicable)

Passport Photo

  • Passport & UAE Visa (if applicable)

Family Book (UAE Nationals)

  • UAE ID (if applicable)

Statement of Purpose

  • Research Statement (PhD applicants)

Two Recommendation Letters

Interview

How to apply For the Khalifa University Phd Scholarship 2026.

  • The Application Process is online. Click the “” link below. Complete all required sections of the application. Upload all documents. Use the official website is below.
  • For More Scholarships in the UAE and other Middle East Countries, kindly check the Middle East Scholarship Category.

Benefits & funding

23 perks included · Fully Funded

  • Selected recipients typically receive:
  • Full Tuition Fee

Free Textbooks

Free Accommodation

Medical Insurance

Flight Coverage

Visa Fee Coverage

  • Learn more about the Types of KU Graduate Scholarships.

Phd Programs at Khalifa University

College of Engineering and Physical Sciences

PhD in Chemistry

PhD in Earth Sciences

PhD in Physics

PhD in Aerospace Engineering

PhD in Chemical Engineering

PhD in Civil Engineering

PhD in Electrical Engineering

PhD in Engineering Systems and Management

PhD in Materials Science and Engineering

PhD in Mechanical Engineering

PhD in Nuclear Engineering

PhD in Petroleum Engineering

College Of Computing And Mathematical Sciences

PhD in Mathematics

PhD in Computer Science

PhD in Computer and Information Engineering

PhD in Robotics

College of Medicine and Health Sciences

PhD in Biomedical Engineering

PhD in Biomedical Sciences

PhD in Molecular Life Sciences

PhD in Public Health

  • For Applicants with an MSc Degree:
  • Bachelor’s Degree: Completion in a relevant discipline with a minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0 (or equivalent, e.g., upper second-class honors UK-style degree) from an accredited institution.
  • Master’s Degree: Completion in a relevant discipline with a minimum GPA of 3.25/4.0 (or equivalent) from an accredited institution.
  • For Applicants without an MSc Degree (Direct PhD):
  • Bachelor’s Degree: Completion in a relevant discipline with a minimum GPA of 3.5/4.0 (or equivalent) from an accredited institution.
  • GRE: Minimum quantitative score of 150 (must be taken at a test center; Home Edition not accepted). All three sections of the GRE must be attempted.
  • English Proficiency (for all applicants):
  • IBT TOEFL: Score of 91 (must be taken at a test center; Home Edition not accepted), or equivalent.
  • Academic IELTS: Overall score of 6.5.
  • EmSAT English: Score of 1550.

English Language Test Exemption

  • The English Language Test may be waived if the Applicant can Satisfy One of the following conditions:.
  • The applicant is a Native English Speaker.
  • They have completed their Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an English-medium institution.

Degrees and Certificates

  • UAE Ministry of Education Equivalency Certificate (if applicable)

Official Transcripts

English Proficiency Score (IELTS/TOEFL/EmSAT)

  • GRE Score Report (if applicable)

Passport Photo

  • Passport & UAE Visa (if applicable)

Family Book (UAE Nationals)

  • UAE ID (if applicable)

Statement of Purpose

  • Research Statement (PhD applicants)

Two Recommendation Letters

Interview

How to apply For the Khalifa University Phd Scholarship 2026.

  • The Application Process is online. Click the “” link below. Complete all required sections of the application. Upload all documents. Use the official website is below.
  • For More Scholarships in the UAE and other Middle East Countries, kindly check the Middle East Scholarship Category.

Required documents

Prepare these before you apply

  1. 1Degrees and Certificates
  2. 2UAE Ministry of Education Equivalency Certificate (if applicable)
  3. 3Official Transcripts
  4. 4English Proficiency Score (IELTS/TOEFL/EmSAT)
  5. 5GRE Score Report (if applicable)
  6. 6Passport Photo
  7. 7Passport & UAE Visa (if applicable)
  8. 8Family Book (UAE Nationals)
  9. 9UAE ID (if applicable)
  10. 10Statement of Purpose
  11. 11Research Statement (PhD applicants)
  12. 12Two Recommendation Letters
  13. 13Interview
  14. 14How to apply For the Khalifa University Phd Scholarship 2026.
  15. 15The Application Process is online. Click the “” link below. Complete all required sections of the application. Upload all documents. Use the official website is below.
  16. 16For More Scholarships in the UAE and other Middle East Countries, kindly check the Middle East Scholarship Category.

Important dates

Deadlines and listing updates

  • Application deadlineRolling — applications accepted on an ongoing basis
  • Published on Opportunity StationAug 17, 2025
  • Last updatedJul 8, 2026

Participating location

Where this opportunity takes place

United Arab Emirates · Middle East

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