Khalifa University of Science and Technology
📍 Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi · Official website ↗
Tuition / year
AED 75,000 – AED 120,000/yr
Students
4,500
International
40%
QS World
Top 200
About Khalifa University
Abu Dhabi's flagship research university, formed in 2017 by merging Khalifa University, the Masdar Institute and the Petroleum Institute. It is the UAE's highest-ranked university for science, engineering, medicine and AI, with generous scholarships for top students.
- ✓Ranked #2 in the QS Arab Region
- ✓Government-backed institution
- ✓Strong in Engineering & Computer Science
Accreditation: CAA accredited (UAE Ministry of Education); ADEK licensed; ABET-accredited engineering
Programs & Tuition Fees
Indicative annual tuition. Confirm current fees with the university.
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| BSc Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor | 4 yrs | AED 85,000 |
| BSc Computer Science | Bachelor | 4 yrs | AED 85,000 |
| MD Doctor of Medicine | Master | 2 yrs | AED 120,000 |
| MSc Artificial Intelligence | Master | 2 yrs | AED 90,000 |
Scholarships
Khalifa University Scholarship
Up to 100% tuition + stipendEligibility: High academic merit, all nationalities
Graduate Research Assistantship
Full tuition + monthly stipendEligibility: Master's / PhD research students
Reputation by Nationality
How well-regarded this university's degrees are within major UAE communities (editorial estimate, 0–100).
Admission Requirements
- •UAE secondary school certificate or equivalent
- •English proficiency (IELTS / TOEFL / EmSAT)
- •Program-specific prerequisites
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