United Arab EmiratesMasterNext cycle not announced yetPartially FundedKhalifa University Master's Scholarship for International Students 2027
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Khalifa University of Science and Technology in Abu Dhabi offers scholarships to international master's students. They are awarded automatically through the admission application, and the tier is stated in the offer. Tiers I and II cover full tuition plus free accommodation, and Tier III gives a 50% tuition waiver. All tiers include textbooks, medical insurance, flights at the start and end of study and the UAE visa fee. There is no monthly stipend for master's students. Applicants need a bachelor's CGPA of at least 3.0/4.0 and TOEFL iBT 91 or IELTS 6.5. The Fall 2027 deadline has not been announced, and the previous cycle closed on 2 March 2026.
Funding Benefits & Coverage
4 BenefitsTuition coverage
Full in Tiers I and II, 50% in Tier III
Free accommodation
For Tiers I and II
Flights and UAE visa
At the start and end of study
Textbooks and medical insurance
Eligibility & Acceptance Criteria
4 CriteriaAll except: United Arab Emirates
Required Documents
6 DocsWith the grading scale
500 to 1,000 words
Submitted online
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps.
Funding type: Partially Funded. Announced benefits: Tuition coverage, Free accommodation, Flights and UAE visa, Textbooks and medical insurance.
Eligible levels: Master.
Next cycle not announced yet. Follow the official website for updates.
Required documents: Degree certificates and transcripts, English test score, CV, Statement of purpose, Two recommendation letters, Passport copy and photo.
Apply directly on the official website: https://www.ku.ac.ae/scholarship/graduate-research-teaching-scholarship-for-international-students. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
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Available Majors
Open to all fields of study
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