The Career Development Unit is pleased to announce the Khalifa University PhD Programs for Spring 2026, offering exceptional opportunities for advanced research in engineering, medicine, computing, mathematics, and sciences.
These programs are supported by comprehensive merit-based scholarships that cover full or partial tuition, monthly stipends, accommodation, medical insurance, and additional benefits such as conference participation and research internships.
These programs are supported by comprehensive merit-based scholarships that cover full or partial tuition, monthly stipends, accommodation, medical insurance, and additional benefits such as conference participation and research internships.
Both international and domestic applicants with a relevant Bachelor's or Master's degree are eligible to apply, with specific academic and English proficiency requirements.
Key Details
Eligibility:
Available PhD Programs
College of Engineering and Physical Sciences
College of Computing and Mathematical Sciences
College of Medicine and Health Sciences
For more details:
https://www.ku.ac.ae/scholarships-postgraduate#international-students
Key Details
- Application Deadline: September 15, 2025
- Scholarship: Full or partial funding, including tuition, stipend, accommodation, medical insurance, visa/travel support, and conference/internship opportunities
Eligibility:
- With Master's: Bachelor's (CGPA 3.0/4.0) + Master's (CGPA 3.25/4.0)
- Direct PhD (No Master's): Bachelor's (CGPA 3.5/4.0) + GRE quantitative score of 150
- English Proficiency: iBT TOEFL 91, IELTS 6.5, or EmSAT English 1550
- Application Fee: AED 200
- Nationality: No restrictions
Available PhD Programs
College of Engineering and Physical Sciences
- PhD in Chemistry
- PhD in Earth Sciences
- PhD in Physics
- PhD in Aerospace Engineering
- PhD in Chemical Engineering
- PhD in Civil Engineering
- PhD in Electrical Engineering
- PhD in Engineering Systems and Management
- PhD in Materials Science and Engineering
- PhD in Mechanical Engineering
- PhD in Nuclear Engineering
- PhD in Petroleum Engineering
College of Computing and Mathematical Sciences
- PhD in Mathematics
- PhD in Computer Science
- PhD in Computer and Information Engg
- PhD in Robotics
College of Medicine and Health Sciences
- PhD in Biomedical Engineering
- PhD in Biomedical Sciences
- PhD in Molecular Life Sciences
- PhD in Public Health
For more details:
https://www.ku.ac.ae/scholarships-postgraduate#international-students