Directorate for Internationalization of Education - Global Office

Ph.D Scholarship at Khalifa University

Khalifa University

Khalifa University in Abu Dhabi is now accepting applications for its PhD scholarship programs through the regular track (after completing a Master’s degree) and the accelerated track (directly from a Bachelor’s degree). These programs are available in the fields of Science, Engineering, and Health.

Eligiblity

  • Graduate of a top 600 university (based on QS or THE rankings) or has an international journal publication
  • Minimum GPA: 3.0/4.0 for Bachelor’s and 3.25/4.0 for Master’s (for regular track), or a minimum GPA of 3.5/4.0 for Bachelor’s (for accelerated track)
  • Minimum English proficiency: TOEFL iBT score of 91 or IELTS score of 6.5 (can be submitted within one week after the application deadline)
  • For accelerated track: GRE with a minimum quantitative score of 150 (can be submitted within one week after the application deadline)
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Statement of Purpose (500–1,000 words)
  • Research Statement (500–1,000 words)

Scholarship benefits include:

  • Monthly stipend of AED 20,000 (approximately IDR 80 million)
  • Visa and health insurance coverage
  • Conference and publication fees

Application Deadlines:

  • April (Fall intake)
  • October (Spring intake)

Application link:

For Further Information:

For further information regarding Khalifa University, please contact Prof. Hadi Susanto at the email address and phone number listed at: https://www.ku.ac.ae/college/people/hadi-susanto