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Khalifa University Graduate Research and Teaching Assistantship (PhD)

Granting Body
Khalifa University

Opportunity Overview

Khalifa University in Abu Dhabi offers graduate scholarships for admitted PhD students in engineering and science, typically covering tuition and a monthly stipend in return for research and teaching assistant duties. Conditions, amounts and deadlines vary by programme; see the official scholarships page.

Funding Benefits & Coverage

2 Benefits

Partial Tuition Funding

Substantial reduction of university tuition based on academic merit.

On-campus Housing Support

Dedicated assistance in securing university dormitories and immigration paperwork.

Eligibility & Acceptance Criteria

3 Criteria
Master degree in Petroleum, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering with minimum GPA of 3.5 out of 4.0.
Submission of a rigorous PhD research proposal in energy transition, advanced petroleum recovery, or CCUS.
English proficiency with minimum IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 91+, and GRE Quantitative score 155+.

Required Documents

4 Docs
PhD Research Proposal (5-10 pages)

Outlining hypotheses, methodology and labs

Attested Bachelor and Master Transcripts & Degrees

Equated and attested by Ministry of Higher Education

Two Academic Recommendation Letters

Submitted directly from official university emails

Academic CV, Passport Copy & Medical Assessment

Passport valid for at least 1 year

Acceptance & Language Tests

3 Tests
IELTS Academic6.5

Minimum admission requirement

TOEFL iBT91

Minimum admission requirement

GRE Quantitative Section155

Mandatory for all doctoral engineering programs

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps for 2026 / 2027.

Khalifa University Graduate Research and Teaching Assistantship (PhD) offers fully funded coverage. Benefits generally include tuition coverage, accommodation, living allowances, and health insurance according to the program regulations for the 2026/2027 cycle.

Eligible study and training levels include: PhD. Candidates must verify specific department prerequisites before applying.

Ready to apply?

Submit your application directly through the official provider portal.

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Available Majors

Mechanical EngineeringChemical EngineeringIndustrial EngineeringPetroleum Engineering

Key Details

Category:Scholarship
Host country:United Arab Emirates
Degree level:PhD
IELTS / Language:Not Required
Application Deadline:—

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