China Scholarship Council / Khalifa University Joint PhD (CSC-KU) Scholarship – China National Students

Khalifa University, in collaboration with the China Scholarship Council (CSC), offers the CSC-KU Scholarship to highly qualified Chinese nationals admitted to a PhD in Engineering or Science on a full-time basis.

CSC-KU Scholarship Benefits

• Monthly stipend of 9,200 AED provided by Khalifa University.
• Additional stipend provided by CSC.
• Mobilization and demobilization flights (between China and Abu Dhabi) provided by CSC.
• Full coverage of Khalifa University tuition fees.
• Free Khalifa University accommodation (or accommodation assistance of up to AED 2,000 per month if University accommodation is not available).
• Textbooks provided by Khalifa University.
• Coverage of UAE visa application fees for full-time international students.
• Medical insurance coverage for full-time international students sponsored by Khalifa University.
• Support to attend international research conferences, subject to Khalifa University approval.

• Apply online for the PhD program at Khalifa University.
• After receiving the admission offer letter from Khalifa University, candidates must also apply to CSC by completing an application for funding and employer reference (forms are available online at http://apply.csc.edu.cn).

To be eligible an applicant must:

• Be a citizen and permanent resident of the People’s Republic of China at the time of applying.
• Be approved for unconditional admission to a PhD program at Khalifa University.
• Have official approval for a scholarship award from CSC prior to first registration at Khalifa University.

• The PhD scholarship is awarded to successful applicants for up to a maximum of four academic years.

Other Terms and Conditions

To continue to receive the CSC-KU Scholarship the student must:

• Register as a full-time student every semester, including the summer term.
• Maintain a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.5 out of 4 during his/her study at Khalifa University.
• Comply with the policies, rules and regulations of Khalifa University.