Khalifa University
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Khalifa University of Science and Technology (KU) is a top-ranked, research-intensive institution in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Consistently ranked as the #1 university in the UAE and 177th globally in the QS World University Rankings 2026, KU is a leader in STEM education and innovation. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs through its colleges of Engineering, Science, and Medicine and Health Sciences. With world-class facilities including over 250 laboratories and specialized research centers like the Masdar Institute and the Petroleum Institute, KU fosters a culture of discovery. The university attracts a diverse international faculty and student body, providing a multicultural environment for academic excellence. KU is committed to solving global challenges in energy, water, healthcare, and aerospace, aligning its research with the UAE’s strategic vision for a knowledge-based economy. It offers generous merit-based scholarships for both national and international students, making it a premier destination for high-achieving scholars worldwide.
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Apply to Khalifa University through UAE College — upload your documents once and apply to multiple universities simultaneously. Khalifa University has waived application fees for UAE College applicants.
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