Khalifa University Graduate Assistantship 2027

Khalifa University, the UAE’s top-ranked university for engineering and technology, offers fully funded graduate assistantships to all admitted Master’s and PhD students. Located in Abu Dhabi, the university provides world-class research facilities and strong industry partnerships with organizations like ADNOC, Mubadala, and Etihad. All stipends are tax-free, and the cost of living in Abu Dhabi is offset by the generous funding package.

Must hold a Bachelor's degree (for Master's) or Master's degree (for PhD) from an accredited institution. Must have a strong academic record (GPA 3.0/4.0 or equivalent minimum). Must have competitive English proficiency (IELTS 6.0+ or TOEFL 79+). Must commit to full-time study and research. Open to all nationalities.

Full tuition waiver, monthly tax-free stipend (Master's: AED 8,000-10,000, PhD: AED 10,000-12,000), health insurance, research funding support, conference travel allowance, access to state-of-the-art research laboratories, on-campus housing options

Online application form, Official academic transcripts, Degree certificates, English language proficiency scores (IELTS/TOEFL/EmSAT), Statement of purpose, Two academic recommendation letters, CV/Resume, Research interest statement (for PhD), GRE scores (recommended for some programmes), Passport copy

• Hold a relevant bachelor's (for master's or direct-PhD, with a strong CGPA) or master's degree, and meet the English requirement
• Apply for admission to a Khalifa University graduate programme through the online admissions application
• Admitted students are considered for the Graduate Research/Teaching Assistantship scholarship (full tuition plus a monthly stipend, with research/teaching duties)
• Scholars commit to work with Khalifa University or a nominated entity after graduation for a period equal to their study