Khalifa University of Science and Technology offers the following scholarships to support qualified international students enrolled in graduate programs on a full-time basis. The University reserves the right to make changes to the published scholarship benefits and conditions without prior notice.
Master Research Teaching Scholarship (MRTS)
The MRTS scholarship supports international students pursuing a Master’s degree at Khalifa University. Scholarship benefits include:
- # Full coverage of tuition fees.
- # Medical insurance coverage for students sponsored by Khalifa University (student visa), as per the University’s rules and regulations.
- # Support to attend international research conferences, subject to approval.
- # Mobilization and demobilization flight assistance for overseas international students.
- # Monthly stipend of AED 4,000.
The MRTS scholarship does not cover student accommodation costs.
Combined Master/Doctoral Research Teaching Scholarship (CMDRTS)
The CMDRTS scholarship supports international students pursuing both, the Master’s and Doctorate degrees at Khalifa University. Scholarship benefits include:
- # Full coverage of tuition fees.
- # Medical insurance coverage for students sponsored by Khalifa University (student visa), as per the University’s rules and regulations.
- # Support to attend international research conferences, subject to approval.
- # Mobilization and demobilization flight assistance for overseas international students.
- # Free University accommodation for the student only (or accommodation assistance of AED 2,000 per month only if University accommodation is not available for the eligible student, as per the University’s rules and regulations).
- Monthly stipend:
- During MSc: AED 8,000
- During PhD: AED 12,000
Students who wish to complete a Master’s degree only should select the MRTS scholarship when applying for graduate studies at Khalifa University.
Doctoral Research Teaching Scholarship (DRTS)
The DRTS scholarship supports international students pursuing a Doctorate degree at Khalifa University. Scholarship benefits include:
- # Full coverage of tuition fees.
- # Medical insurance coverage for students sponsored by Khalifa University (student visa), as per the University’s rules and regulations.
- # Support to attend international research conferences, subject to approval.
- # Mobilization and demobilization flight assistance for overseas international students.
- # Free University accommodation for the student only (or accommodation assistance of AED 2,000 per month only if University accommodation is not available for the eligible student, as per the University’s rules and regulations).
- # Monthly stipend of AED 12,000.
