Master Scholarship for UAE National Students

The scholarship supports UAE National students pursuing a Master’s degree at Khalifa University. Scholarship eligibility is assessed as part of the admission process and applicants are not required to submit a separate scholarship application. The number of available scholarship slots is limited. All applicants are evaluated and mapped to a specific scholarship Tier on the basis of academic merit and other relevant factors, in line with Khalifa University’s strategic priorities, rules and regulations. Meeting the minimum eligibility criteria does not guarantee a scholarship award.

Tier I and Tier II (Full-Time or Part-Time)

Full coverage of tuition fees.
Textbooks provided by the University.
Free University accommodation for eligible full-time students only.

Tier III (Full-Time or Part-Time)

50% waiver of tuition fees.
Textbooks provided by the University.

Tier IV (Full-Time or Part-Time)

Textbooks provided by the University.

Combined Master/Doctoral Research Teaching Scholarship (UAECMDRTS)

The CMDRTS scholarship supports students pursuing both, Master and Doctorate degrees, at Khalifa University on a full-time basis.

Scholarship Benefits

Full coverage of tuition fees.
Monthly stipend of 25,000 AED during the Master program (not pensionable).
Textbooks provided by the University.

Scholarship Requirements

Applicants must be UAE Nationals.
Applicants must have graduated from Khalifa University or another well-reputed institution with a minimum CGPA between 3.0 and 3.49. Applicants with a CGPA of 3.5 or higher must apply directly to a PhD program.
Students must apply for and start the PhD program at Khalifa University directly after completing the Master program. The University reserves the right for any reason not to offer the student admission to the PhD program.
Students must maintain a minimum CGPA of 3.25 during the Master program.
Allocation to the relevant PhD Scholarship Tier will be based on the evaluation of the PhD admission application.