Khalifa University, United Arab Emirates, has announced the opening of applications for its 2026 fully funded postgraduate scholarship for international students seeking admission into the Fall 2026 academic session.

The scholarship, which is open to applicants from all countries, covers Master’s and Doctoral degree programmes across engineering, science, technology and applied sciences disciplines.

According to the institution, the award provides full tuition, monthly stipends, medical insurance and research support for eligible programmes, aimed at reducing financial barriers for students and strengthening global academic collaboration.

Khalifa University said the initiative supports its drive to attract high-performing students into its research-driven environment and world-class laboratories.

*Programme Overview

-Host Country: United Arab Emirates

-Institution: Khalifa University

-Study Level: Master’s and PhD

-Eligible Applicants: International students

-Application Deadline: March 2, 2026

*Available Fields of Study

College of Engineering (Master’s programmes):
Chemical Engineering; Electrical and Computer Engineering; Engineering Systems and Management; Information Security; Materials Science and Engineering; Mechanical Engineering; Petroleum Engineering; Sustainable Critical Infrastructure; Water and Environmental Engineering; Computing and Information Science; Health, Safety and Environmental Engineering; Engineering (Research).

Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering:
Aerospace, Biomedical, Chemical, Civil Infrastructure and Environmental, Electrical and Computer, Engineering Systems and Management, Materials Science and Engineering, Mechanical, Petroleum, Robotics, and Multidisciplinary Engineering.

College of Arts and Sciences:
Master of Science in Applied Chemistry; Master of Science in Petroleum Geoscience; PhD in Petroleum Geoscience.

*Financial Coverage

The scholarship provides:

-Full tuition fees

-Monthly living stipend

-Medical insurance

-Research grant for selected programmes


*Required Documents

Applicants are expected to submit:

-Attested Bachelor’s or Master’s degree certificate

-Degree equivalency certificate from UAE Ministry of Education for graduates of foreign institutions

-Official academic transcripts

-English proficiency certificate (IELTS, TOEFL or EmSAT)

-GRE score report

-Curriculum vitae

-Valid international passport

-Statement of purpose (500–1,000 words)

-Research statement for PhD applicants (500–1,000 words)

*Eligibility Criteria

-Master’s Applicants:

-Bachelor’s degree

-English proficiency certification

-Successful admission interview


*PhD Applicants:

-Master’s degree

-Research statement

-Admission interview


*Application Procedure

Khalifa University advised interested applicants to complete the online application form through the institution’s official scholarship portal.

The university reiterated that the deadline for the 2026/27 scholarship cycle is March 2, 2026.

How To Apply;https://scholarshipforphd.com/ku-scholarship-2026/