No Tuition, Free Housing, Monthly Stipend – Khalifa University Scholarship 2026

Applications are now open for the Khalifa University Scholarship 2026, a prestigious fully funded scholarship for students wishing to study in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Khalifa University is offering funding opportunities for Undergraduate, Master’s, and PhD programs, open to both UAE nationals and international students.

Khalifa University is a leading public research university located in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the UAE. The scholarship covers all major study and living expenses, making it one of the best fully funded study opportunities in the Middle East. Successful applicants will receive full financial support, including tuition, accommodation, monthly stipends, airfare, health insurance, and visa costs.

Below are the complete details on eligibility requirements, available programs, financial benefits, and how to apply.

Khalifa University Scholarship 2026 – Overview

Host Country: United Arab Emirates
University: Khalifa University
Degree Levels: Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD
Funding Type: Fully Funded
Intake: Fall 2026
Application Deadline: 2 March 2026

Financial Benefits

The Khalifa University Scholarship provides comprehensive financial coverage:

For Graduate Students (Master’s & PhD)

Full tuition fee coverage
Free accommodation
Free textbooks
Monthly stipend
Medical insurance
Flight ticket coverage
UAE visa fee coverage

Learn more about the different types of Khalifa University Graduate Scholarships on the official website.

For Undergraduate Students

Khalifa University also offers fully funded and partially funded undergraduate scholarships based on academic merit.
Applicants are advised to review the Khalifa University Undergraduate Scholarship details separately.

Available Programs at Khalifa University

College of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Master of Science Programs:

Aerospace Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil & Infrastructural Engineering
Electrical & Computer Engineering
Engineering Systems & Management
Health Systems Management
Materials Science & Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Nuclear Engineering
Petroleum Engineering
Health, Safety & Environmental Engineering
Applied Chemistry
Medical Physics
Petroleum Geoscience

College of Computing and Mathematical Sciences

Master of Science Programs:

Computational Data Science
Computer Science
Electrical & Computer Engineering
Applied Mathematics

College of Medicine and Health Sciences

Master of Science Programs:

Biomedical Engineering
Molecular Life Sciences

Eligibility Criteria

General Requirements

Open to UAE nationals and international students
Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree (for Master’s) or a Master’s degree (for PhD)
Proof of English language proficiency
GRE: Minimum 150 Quantitative score (if required by the program)
Two academic recommendation letters
Statement of Purpose: 500–1000 words
Interview: Required for final admission

English Language Test Exemption

Applicants may be exempted from submitting an English language test score if: