Khalifa University of Science and Technology Abu Dhabi

Khalifa University of Science and Technology in the UAE is a non-profit public university, also known as KU, and ranked first in the UAE. It includes a large group of student clubs, whether in Dubai or Sharjah.

About the educational institution

Khalifa University of Science and Technology is an internationally ranked research university located in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates. Khalifa University comprises three colleges, three research institutes, 20 research centers and 36 departments covering a wide range of science, engineering and medicine disciplines.

Khalifa University is unique in the UAE as it offers research and academic programmes that address all the strategic, scientific issues and industrial challenges of the 21st century.

Khalifa University has some of the world’s brightest minds as faculty members and state-of-the-art research facilities to provide its students from all over the world with a distinguished educational experience.

Khalifa University brings together the best in science, engineering and medicine in the country to award specialized academic degrees that take promising high school graduates into the learning process and benefit from the best professors with PhDs from top-ranked universities.

Email address: admissions@ku.ac.ae

Main campus number:

02-312-3333

Information about academic scholarships:

The university provides full academic scholarships for Emirati students.

Does the university provide internal housing?

Yes, for students who meet the conditions and reside more than 02 km from the university campus.

Does the university provide transportation?

Yes, daily and weekly transportation is provided, and vehicles are provided to transport individuals from one campus to another.

Type of educational institution: Government

Nationality : Emirati and International

Services for people with disabilities: No

Academic Facilities

Khalifa University has two campuses in Abu Dhabi (Main Campus) and Sas Al Nakhl Campus.

Each campus has a range of facilities including:

Libraries, restaurants, supermarkets, health services, prayer rooms, student lounges, sports facilities, laboratories and classrooms.

In addition, Khalifa University has 20 research centers specializing in a variety of topics in energy, water, healthcare, engineering and technology, areas that are directly related to the strategic development and economic diversification of the UAE.

It also includes more than 225 laboratories equipped with the latest equipment to conduct research on topics ranging from artificial intelligence and robotics to clean energy, hydrocarbons, aviation and space.

It also includes 6 field research projects to develop solar energy technologies and bioenergy production.

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Bachelor's programs:

Engineering programs

• Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering
• Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering
• Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering
• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
• Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering (with a concentration in Software Systems)
• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering with a possible concentration in Electronics, Communications, Power Systems and Control
• Bachelor of Science in Industrial Systems Engineering.
• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
• Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering
• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with a possible concentration in Artificial Intelligence Systems and Cybersecurity

Note: All engineering majors are accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) in the United States of America.

Science Programs

• Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics and Statistics with a possible concentration in Financial Mathematics and Mathematical Biology
• (Bachelor of Science in Cellular and Molecular Biology (New
• Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
• (Bachelor of Science in Earth and Planetary Sciences (New
• Bachelor of Science in Physics
• Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Geoscience with a possible concentration in Physical Geology.

Bachelor's degree minors:

• Artificial Intelligence, General Trading, Mechatronics, Nuclear Engineering, Digital Media.
• These programs are sponsored by the Ministry of Education.

Rewards and Benefits

A monthly stipend is provided to eligible UAE national students based on their cumulative GPA. This provision is subject to the terms and conditions set out in the General Terms and Conditions of Academic Scholarships.

Admission Criteria

The application for admission to the university must be submitted within a maximum period of two years after graduating from high school.

Admission Requirements

• Obtaining a high school certificate with a general average of no less than 57% or its equivalent.
• Passing the AMSAT tests
• EmSAT scores expire after 18 months.
• English Language Emsat 1400
• Or IELTS Academic score of 6.0 or TOEFL (iBT) score of 79 valid for two years only

Note: IELTS and TOEFL scores are valid for two years only and must be obtained from an approved testing centre.

• Mathematics 1250
• Physics 1000
• Arabic 700 Non-Arabic speakers may be exempted from the AMSAT Arabic test .
• Computer Science Java, C++, Python (1000)
• Performing the personal interview successfully

All students must participate in a personal interview conducted by a member of the Khalifa University Admissions Committee.

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