Graduate Catalog

Application Procedure

Applications for Khalifa University graduate programs are accepted online, via the University’s Graduate Admission Portal. Applications must be made by the deadline published on the University website for the relevant semester (Fall or Spring). Applicants must complete the application form and upload the following documents (incomplete applications may not be considered):

  • Certified copy of Bachelor’s/Master’s degree certificate.
  • Certified copy of Bachelor’s/Master’s transcript showing the grading scale.
  • Equivalency certificate(s) issued by the UAE Ministry of Education for applicants that have graduated from institutions outside of the UAE.
  • English language proficiency score certificate (IELTS, TOEFL or EmSAT). Official TOEFL score reports can be sent directly by your institution to Khalifa University of Science and Technology using the institutional TOEFL code 0960.
  • Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score report. Official score reports can be sent directly to Khalifa University of Science and Technology using the institutional GRE code 0822.
  • Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV).
  • Statement of Purpose (500 to 1,000 words)
  • Research Statement (500 to 1,000 words – PhD applicants only)
  • Passport-style photograph on a white background.
  • Valid passport (for UAE National applicants should include the union number page).
  • Valid UAE visa (for international applicants who reside in the UAE).
  • Valid Emirates ID Card (for UAE National and international applicants who reside in the UAE).
  • Family Book (Khulasat Al Qaid for UAE National applicants only).

All documents supplied for admission purposes become the property of the University and will not be returned to the applicant.

Admission decisions are made in good faith and on the basis of the information provided in the application form. The University reserves the right to withdraw any admission offer or terminate a student’s registration if it is found that an applicant has made a false statement or has omitted significant information.