The newly-established Khalifa University of Science and Technology combines The Masdar Institute of Science and Technology, Khalifa University of Science, Technology and Research and The Petroleum Institute into one world-class, research-intensive institution, seamlessly integrating research and education to produce world leaders and critical thinkers in applied science and engineering.
Bachelor's programmes
Engineering & Technology (10)
- B.Sc. Aerospace Engineering
- B.Sc. Biomedical Engineering
- B.Sc. Civil Engineering
- B.Sc. Computer Engineering
- B.Sc. Electrical Engineering
- B.Sc. Mechanical Engineering
- B.Sc. Petroleum Engineering
- B.Sc. Petroleum Geosciences
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (5)
Computer Science & IT (2)
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (2)
About
History
The newly-established Khalifa University of Science and Technology combines The Masdar Institute of Science and Technology, Khalifa University of Science, Technology and Research and The Petroleum Institute into one world-class, research-intensive institution, seamlessly integrating research and education to produce world leaders and critical thinkers in applied science and engineering.
Education
- Khalifa University's reputation as a leading institution of higher education in the United Arab Emirates stems from the quality of our students, faculty and the academic rigor of our curriculum.
- Undergraduate students fulfill general education requirements, choose elective courses, and pursue departmental and interdisciplinary concentrations.
- KU graduate programs offer advanced degrees in engineering and the social sciences.
- KU’s doctoral education is offered in the field of engineering, while master's degree programs are offered in engineering (M.Sc), Information Security (M.Sc), and International and Civil Security (M.A).
Research
- Khalifa University of Science, Technology and Research offers a rigorous world-class research environment.
- Khalifa University has identified priority research areas that intersect departments, institutes and centers, as well as the work of individual faculty, to address some of society's most pressing needs: Aerospace, Transport & Logistics; Energy & Environment; Healthcare; Information & Communication Technology; and Security.
Career
- Educate and empower students to develop, implement, and continuously evaluate their academic and career goals;
- Assist students in their transition from students to employees;
- Liaise with departments to plan appropriate career workshops;
- Facilitate opportunities for students to develop relationships with potential employers;
- Provide career development and networking opportunities;
- Help students and alumni develop soft skills by offering workshops and learning opportunities on resume development, cover letter writing, interview preparation and networking skills;
- Empower students to be socially conscious, culturally sensitive leaders committed to civic engagement and social inclusion (volunteerism).
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GSSA 2019
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QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2020
268 47
2019
315 136
2018
451
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2020
351 -50
2019
301
2018
301
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2020
651 -24
2019
627
2018
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Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2019
701
2018
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2017
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ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
Services
Student services
Khalifa University has a wide variety of student services which support students and ensure student success and retention. It ensures students have opportunities to make successful transitions to the university setting and to learn career readiness skills while maintaining healthy lifestyles.
- Career Services
- Personal Counseling
- Student Council, Clubs and Organisations
Housing services
Khalifa University (KU) offers full-time undergraduate comfortable residences while they are enrolled at the Abu Dhabi campus. Located just minutes from campus and accessed by a convenient residence transportation service, students living in residence have all the amenities of home, including kitchens, laundry facilities, gymnasiums and quiet areas for study. Only those students residing further than 80 km from the campus are eligible to reside in the dormitories.
Library services
The library is located on the first floor and is sized at 851 square meters. The Abu Dhabi campus library offers computers, scanners, photocopying services, study rooms and study carrels. Library staff provide comprehensive instruction on the use of resources and finding information on an individual basis or in a class setting.
Student Life
Campus life
- The Khalifa University (KU) experience isn’t all about classroom learning; it’s also about having fun outside of the classroom.
- KU has a vibrant campus life with many student clubs, organizations and events that make it easy to meet other students who share your passions.
- Simply find a club or organization that fits your needs, and sign up. And if you can’t find something that fits, just create your own.
- At KU, students have the advantage of going to school at an urban campus with easy access to everything from restaurants, shopping centers and recreational activities.
Sports facilities
Students at KU's Sharjah campus have access to a large gymnasium, Olympic-size swimming pool, football pitch, racquetball and tennis courts, and a fitness gym.
Student clubs
- Student Council
- American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) - KU Student Chapter
- American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) - KU Student Chapter
- The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
- Society of Automotive Engineers - KU Student Chapter
- Khalifa University’s Culture and Heritage Club
- Emirati Club
- Math Club
- Chess Club
- The Book Club
- Han (Korean) Club
Accreditation
- Accredited by the Ministry of Higher Education and ABET
Student Reviews
Studying is worth it
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
The Experience of studying in general and studying Chemical Engineering specifically was extremely beneficial. I had the opportunity to expand my mind regarding different aspects of work, the world, and Life
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