Khalifa University, UAE
Deadline: Sep 15, 2025
About This Opportunity
Khalifa University PhD Scholarship 2026 in UAE (Fully Funded)
Applications are open for the Khalifa University PhD Scholarship 2026 in the UAE. The scholarship is fully funded, covering tuition fees, airfare, accommodation, medical insurance, monthly stipend, books, and visa costs. Both international students and UAE nationals can apply for Spring 2026 intake.
📍 Country: UAE
🏛 University: Khalifa University
🎓 Degree Level: PhD
💰 Coverage: Fully Funded (all expenses)
📅 Deadline: 15th September 2025
✅ Financial Benefits
Full Tuition Fee
Free Accommodation & Textbooks
Health Insurance
Airfare & Visa Costs
🎓 PhD Programs Offered
Engineering & Physical Sciences: Aerospace, Chemical, Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Nuclear, Petroleum, Physics, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Materials Science, Engineering Systems & Management.
Computing & Mathematics: Computer Science, Robotics, Information Engineering, Mathematics.
Medicine & Health Sciences: Biomedical Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Molecular Life Sciences, Public Health.
✅ Eligibility
With MSc: CGPA 3.25/4.0 (Master’s), CGPA 3.0/4.0 (Bachelor’s).
Direct PhD (No MSc): CGPA 3.5/4.0 (Bachelor’s) + GRE (min 150).
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL iBT 91 / EmSAT 1550.
📑 Required Documents
Academic Degrees & Transcripts
English Test & GRE (if applicable)
CV & Passport
Statement of Purpose & Research Statement
2 Recommendation Letters
Interview
📌 Apply now to study in the UAE with full financial support!
Requirements
- Degrees and Certificates
- UAE Ministry of Education Equivalency Certificate (if applicable)
- Official Transcripts
- English Proficiency Score (IELTS/TOEFL/EmSAT)
- GRE Score Report (if applicable)
- CV
- 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
Benefits
- The Scholarship Covers:
- Full Tuition Fee
- Free Textbooks
- Free Accommodation
- Medical Insurance
- Flight Coverage
- Visa Fee Coverage
Eligibility
- For Applicants with an MSc Degree:
- Bachelor’s Degree: Completion in a relevant discipline with a minimum CGPA 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 CGPA of 3.25/4.0 (or equivalent) from an accredited institution.
- PhD Programs
- For Applicants without an MSc Degree (Direct PhD):
- Bachelor’s Degree: Completion in a relevant discipline with a minimum CGPA 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.
- Also Check: Chevening Scholarship 2026 in the UK
- 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.
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Quick Information
Type
Fully Funded
Location
Khalifa University, UAE
Deadline
Sep 15, 2025
Posted By
Kashif Mushtaq
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