International Student Services Office
The International Student Services Office (ISSO) at Khalifa University is committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere for our diverse international student body. Our mission is to support both KU students and international exchange students in their academic pursuits, cultural adjustment, and personal growth, ensuring they have a rewarding and successful experience at our university and beyond.
The ISSO is committed to:
- Creating and promoting opportunities for KU students to increase global educational and cultural exposure.
- Welcoming and integrating international students into our campus community.
- Providing resources and support services to KU and the international exchange students to help them succeed academically and personally.
- Promoting cross-cultural understanding and global engagement.
Our dedicated team works hard to provide the following services:
- Orientation Programs: We offer comprehensive orientation sessions to help our international exchange students settle into their new environment, understand the academic system, and meet other students.
- Visa and Immigration Assistance: Our knowledgeable staff process and provide guidance on visa applications, renewals, health insurance and other immigration-related matters to ensure the relevant KU students and international exchange students remain in compliance with the UAE’s regulations.
- Mobilization and Demobilization: ISSO arranges travel for newly accepted International post-graduate students to the UAE and also for eligible graduated students to return back to their home countries after successful completion of their studies.
Information about the International Student Services Office can be found in: https://www.ku.ac.ae/international-student-services
For any inquiries related to visa, health insurance, or travel assistance, the ISSO team is happy to assist and can be reached at isso@ku.ac.ae