Khalifa University

📍 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates · 🌐 English

PKR 4,170,000

Annual Tuition (PKR)

$15,000

Annual Tuition (USD)

30%

Acceptance Rate

5,000

Total Students

60%

International Students

🏛️ About Khalifa University

Khalifa University is Abu Dhabi's leading STEM university and a top research institution in the Arab world. With cutting-edge labs, strong industry ties with ADNOC and Mubadala, and generous scholarships, it's a top choice for Pakistani engineers.

🌐 Official Website

📚 Popular Courses & Programmes

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Computer Science

Chemical Engineering

Nuclear Engineering

Robotics

Data Science

📋 Entry Requirements for Pakistani Students

Undergraduate: High school diploma with 85%+ in Maths/Science; A-level BBC+
Postgraduate: Bachelor's in STEM with 3.0+ GPA; Pakistani BE/BSc with 65%+
IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 79
GRE recommended for competitive MSc/PhD programmes

🏅 Scholarships for Pakistani Students

🎯 Khalifa University Full Scholarship

Covers 100% tuition + AED 3,000/month stipend + housing for PhD students

🎯 Graduate Teaching Assistantship

Full tuition + monthly allowance for Master's students

🎯 UAE NEED Scholarship

For Emirati nationals; some international slots available

🛂 Student Visa Guide for Pakistani Applicants

Khalifa University issues student residence visa after admission. Scholarship students receive visa sponsorship. For Pakistani applicants outside UAE: admission letter → entry permit → medical check → Emirates ID → residence visa. Process usually 4-6 weeks. Pakistani passport holders also welcome in Abu Dhabi without prior visa for short visits to apply in person.

🇦🇪 Full United Arab Emirates Visa Guide

🏠 Student Accommodation

On-campus housing available for scholarship recipients. Abu Dhabi costs AED 3,000-6,000/month for apartments. Pakistani community predominantly in areas like Mussafah and Mohammed Bin Zayed City.