Spotlight
Khalifa University’s holistic academic and research offerings expand to reach more students worldwide
Over 90% Scholarships and Affordable Fees Make Khalifa University a Compelling Choice for Students Seeking Academic Pursuit
With an unwavering commitment to developing human and intellectual capital, Khalifa University of Science and Technology has taken significant steps to expand the accessibility of its holistic academic and research offerings to students worldwide. By leveraging innovative technologies and digital platforms, the University remains a key contributor to the development of the local, regional, and international human and intellectual capital.
Aligning with its mandate to build human and intellectual capital, and creating future leaders capable of tackling global challenges, Khalifa University is offering over 90% scholarships, while keeping the fees affordable, even lower than most private academic institutions in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Dr. Yousof Al-Hammadi, Senior Vice-President, Academic and Student Services, Khalifa University, said: “As an internationally-recognized institution, Khalifa University strives to offer diverse regional and international internships and facilitate valuable work opportunities. We are committed to providing an inclusive learning environment that ensures world-class academic, research, and scholarship opportunities are accessible to a broader range of students regionally and worldwide. As students embark on their educational journey at Khalifa University, they can feel confident in their decision to study in Abu Dhabi, a city that prioritizes the well-being of its residents and visitors. From a vibrant cultural scene to world-class amenities, Abu Dhabi offers a rich and fulfilling experience beyond the classroom that supports and welcomes international students.”
A Safe and Welcoming Learning Environment
Located in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the UAE, Khalifa University prioritizes the safety and security to ensure a learning-friendly campus environment, while implementing measures that adhere to international standards. Abu Dhabi, ranked as the safest city in the world in 2024, for the eighth consecutive year, provides a stable and secure environment. Abu Dhabi is home to more than 200 nationalities, and draws a large number of tourists to some of the top art galleries in the city such as Louvre Abu Dhabi and the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi, as well as other destinations such as Ferrari World Abu Dhabi and Warner Bros. World™ Abu Dhabi.
With a student body that represents 68 nationalities, and faculty from over 55 countries, Khalifa stands out as one of the most cosmopolitan in nature. Students have access to dynamic internships and career opportunities across a wide spectrum of industries. Equipped with substantial technical skills and theoretical knowledge students are able to present research projects at major international conferences.
Covering a broad range of disciplines in science, engineering, medicine and life sciences, the University continuously broadens the scope for world-class academics with unlimited research. Khalifa University remains top in the UAE in academic rankings and it also has the highest number of patents in the UAE.
Unparalleled Research Excellence
For students seeking to excel in research, Khalifa University offers one of the most suitable environments. In research output, it ranks first for publications in top 1% Journal Percentiles by CiteScore Percentile, with a total of 125 papers published in 2023, surpassing its peers in the UAE, according to data from Scopus. This represents an increase of 40% over the year 2022 when Khalifa University had published 89 research papers in top 1% journals, demonstrating a consistent increase in research excellence. Khalifa University also leads in Top 5% Journal Percentiles by CiteScore Percentile, publishing a total of 532 papers for the same year, an increase of 39.6% over 2022.
Industry-academia partnership inspires innovation and one of the key foundations for developing skills and transferring knowledge. Khalifa University has a collaboration with Italy’s ELT Group for a Center of Excellence in in Electromagnetic Spectrum (EMS) Applications, and another with Creo Medical of the UK to synergize the company’s Intellectual Property (IP) estate with Khalifa University's research expertise.
Among the research centers, the Research & Innovation Center for Graphene and 2D Materials’ (RIC2D) has entered into multiple partnerships. These include a collaboration with Swiss pipeline technology company Purapipe for high-performance composite transportation pipelines, with LOLC Advanced Technologies to cooperate in identifying opportunities in advanced materials innovation and exploring UAE market potential. Among others are Sweden’s Graphmatech AB, for a strategic framework for cooperation in advanced graphene-engineered materials and manufacturing processes, and with Graphene Composites (GC) to accelerate the development and commercialization of graphene-based technologies.
Khalifa University consistently demonstrates its status as a pioneering institution in driving innovation through its research avenues. In research output, Khalifa University has published over 11,600 articles, more than 5.500 Conference papers, 770-plus Books and Book chapters with 349,930 Citations that represent 18.1 per publication.
Khalifa University also has its publications in top 10% journal percentiles that stands at 36.9 assessed by CiteScore Percentile.
As a comprehensive research, innovation and enterprise-intensive institution, Khalifa University’s offerings reach students through three colleges, a virtual research institute, 12 research centers planning a wide spectrum of low and High Technology Readiness-level (HTR) projects, seven research groups and labs, and seven core labs that have state-of-the-art facilities, and 36 academic departments, covering a broad range of disciplines in science, engineering, medicine and life sciences.