Khalifa University Graduate Research and Teaching Scholarship for International Students (PhD)

In a PhD, depending on your award level, you can have tuition fully paid and a high monthly allowance. Books, health insurance, flights and visa fees are also covered.

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LevelsPhD

Funded byKhalifa University

Teaching languageNot stated on the official page

Study inUnited Arab Emirates

What the scholarship pays

Tuition feesMonthly stipendHealth insuranceReturn flight

Amount: Research track, level I: AED 20,000 base per month, plus up to AED 20,000 depending on progress. Lower levels offer less.

Can you apply?

Pick your country and level. We compare them with the rules on the official page.

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Who can apply

All countries (international students). Check the exact list of countries on the official page.

Be admitted to a full time PhD
The scholarship level depends on merit and research potential
Reassessed every year
Research track: work for the university or a designated body for a period equal to your studies
Benefits may change without notice
On the PhD Research Path, you must work for the university or an entity it chooses for as long as your studies lasted.

How to apply

Apply to the PhD on the university's graduate studies portal
State your interest in the scholarship in your application
Wait for the scholarship level that comes with the admission decision

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