Overview

Specifically, the Earth and Planetary Sciences BSc program offered at Khalifa University addresses the need of the UAE society to improve both the employability of UAE nationals and the necessity for skilled graduates to manage the environment and natural resources that are the backbone of the economy of the country. Knowledge of planetary science is introduced through the study of planetary geology, remote sensing, astrobiology, astronomy and astrophysics, providing the skill set necessary for graduates to participate in the development of the UAE space sector.

Key Facts

Education, Tourism, Environment: Teaching, Research, Administration, University research institutes or laboratories, Ministry of Culture and Knowledge Development, Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, National Center of Meteorology, Municipality.

Energy: Consulting firms, Equipment suppliers, government agencies (Ministry of Energy and Industry), Independent drilling companies, Petroleum industry (oil and gas exploration, production, storage, and waste disposal facilities).

Material/Minerals: Construction firms, Consulting Firms, Federal government agencies, Mining Companies, Quarries, Railroad companies, Well services and drilling companies.

Landscape, Aviation, Aerospace and Defense: Federal government agencies, Environmental Protection Agency, Federal Land and Marine Authority, Ministry of Defense, Civil Defense, Municipality, Police

Astrogeology and Space Sciences: UAE Space Agency, Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Center

Career Specializations

By choosing from various tracks such as Petroleum Geosciences, Environmental and Atmospheric Sciences, and Planetary Geosciences, graduates can pursue roles in governmental organizations, private consulting firms, non-governmental organizations, and academic institutions.

Energy:

Petroleum industry (oil and gas exploration, production, and underground energy storage)

Carbon capture, utilization, and storage

Geothermal energy

Nuclear/radioactive waste disposal

Solar, wind, hydro, tidal, and biomass energy

Consulting firms

Government agencies (Ministry of Energy and Industry)

Independent drilling companies

Education, Tourism, Environment:

Teaching, Research, Administration

University research institutes or laboratories

Ministry of Culture and Knowledge Development

Ministry of Climate Change and Environment

National Center of Meteorology

Municipality

Material/Minerals:

Critical minerals and Rare Earth Elements

Construction firms

Consulting firms

Federal government agencies

Mining companies

Quarries

Railroad companies

Well services and drilling companies

Landscape, Aviation, Aerospace, and Defense:

Federal government agencies

Environmental Protection Agency

Federal Land and Marine Authority

Ministry of Defense

Civil Defense

Municipality

Police

Astrogeology and Space Sciences:

UAE Space Agency

Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Center

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Geology and Geophysics

Geological Maps

Sedimentary Petrology

Geomorphology & Geohazards

Solid Earth Geophysics

Earth Systems Science

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-02 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

79

Schedule TOEFL®

IELTS

6

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Credits

125 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Disciplines

Astronomy & Space Sciences

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

79

Schedule TOEFL®

IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants should have graduated from high school no later than two years prior to the current year.

EmSAT subjects: Math 875, Physics 600, Arabic 900 and English 1100

A graduate from an English-medium institution who can provide evidence of acquiring a minimum overall academic IELTS score of 6.0 or a minimum TOEFL iBT score of 79 (or equivalent)

British - Total of 8 courses 5 - O level including Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry , 3 - AS/A levels including Mathematics, and (Physics or Chemistry); Minimum grade of C in all courses

International Baccalaureate - diploma with minimum score of 4 in all courses - Courses should include Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry - High School Equivalency Certificate

Students outside the UAE must provide one of the following certificates to be considered for admission: SAT Math score 700 and above, AP Math score 3 and above, A Level Math score C and above

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

78125 AED / year

≈ 78125 AED / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

78125 AED / year

≈ 78125 AED / year

Living costs

Abu Dhabi

United Arab Emirates

5000 - 8600 AED / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Key Facts

Career Specializations

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Abu Dhabi

Funding

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