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Khalifa University of Science and Technology: Programs, Fees, Rankings, Admissions

UAE flag Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates • Public
Courses Offered
69+
Coed Status
Coed
Offering Scholarship
Yes
Accommodation
Yes
Updated on 18th Dec 2025
Universities Khalifa University of Science and Technology

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Specialised Strengths / Niche Programmes

KU is the UAE's only university with Very High Research Intensity, focusing on strategic national priorities like Aerospace, Nuclear Energy (for eligible students), Artificial Intelligence, and Robotics. It seamlessly integrates science, engineering, and medicine into a world-class, research-driven environment.

Location Advantage

Located in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the UAE, providing direct links to government research institutions, major energy companies (ADNOC), and the burgeoning high-tech sector in Masdar City.

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Acceptance Rate

~9%

Graduation Rate

Not publicly disclosed

Tuition Fees (Annual)

AED 2,500 per credit hour

Student-Faculty Ratio

8.1:1

Application Deadline

Varies by program

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Year Established

2007 (roots back to 1989)

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Accreditation

Licensed by UAE Ministry of Education

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Campus Size

Main Campus: 135,000 sqm; multiple campuses

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Setting

Urban (Abu Dhabi)

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Mascot / Colors

Not publicly specified

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Global or National University Ranking

Top 250 globally

Regional Ranking

37th in Asia (2025)

Reputation

27th globally (2024)

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Location
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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Khalifa University offers a range of Bachelor's (BSc), Master's (MSc), and Doctoral (PhD) degree programs across three main colleges: Engineering, Computing and Mathematical Sciences, and Medicine and Health Sciences.

Yes, it is licensed by the UAE's Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA), and many of its engineering programs are accredited by ABET.

Students must typically have a minimum IELTS Academic score of 6.0 and an EmSAT Math score of 1250, along with satisfactory high school completion requirements that vary by curriculum and program.

You can apply through us by completing your profile, or apply online via the university's official website.

The annual tuition fees at Khalifa University are approximately AED 81,250 for a Bachelor of Science (BSc), AED 150,000 for a Master's (MSc), and between AED 95,000 and AED 100,000 for a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).

Yes, KU awards full scholarships to all admitted Emirati and international postgraduate students. Comprehensive scholarships are also available for undergraduates, covering tuition, stipends, and housing/medical insurance for qualified students

Yes, on-campus student housing is available for international students and students residing outside of Abu Dhabi city, subject to availability and associated fees.

Khalifa University features extensive facilities, including advanced laboratories, the UAE's largest academic sports centre, and a Student Hub.

Khalifa University is highly reputable, ranking 1st in the UAE for eight consecutive years and 177th globally in the QS World University Rankings 2026, placing it among the world's top 200 institutions.
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