Undergraduate admissions for Fall 2025 are open till Monday, April听28.听Apply听here:
Eligible to Apply:
General Secondary School:听
American Curriculum or its equivalent:听
British Curriculum (IGCSE, GCSE, GCE):
International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB):
Degree Program |
English |
Mathematics |
High School Science Subjects |
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Physics |
Chemistry |
Biology |
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Aerospace Engineering |
鉁 |
鉁 |
鉁 |
X |
X |
Biomedical Engineering |
鉁 |
鉁 |
鉁 |
X |
X |
Chemical Engineering |
鉁 |
鉁 |
鉁 |
X |
X |
Civil Engineering |
鉁 |
鉁 |
鉁 |
X |
X |
Computer Engineering |
鉁 |
鉁 |
鉁 |
X |
X |
Electrical Engineering |
鉁 |
鉁 |
鉁 |
X |
X |
Energy Engineering |
鉁 |
鉁 |
鉁 |
X |
X |
Mechanical Engineering |
鉁 |
鉁 |
鉁 |
X |
X |
Petroleum Engineering |
鉁 |
鉁 |
鉁 |
X |
X |
Earth and Planetary Sciences |
鉁 |
鉁 |
鉁 |
X |
X |
Physics |
鉁 |
鉁 |
鉁 |
X |
X |
Engineering Systems and Management |
鉁 |
鉁 |
鉁 |
X |
X |
Robotics and Artificial Intelligence |
鉁 |
鉁 |
鉁 |
X |
X |
Applied Mathematics, Statistics, and Data Science |
鉁 |
鉁 |
鉁 |
X |
X |
Chemistry |
鉁 |
鉁 |
X |
鉁 |
X |
Cell and Molecular Biology |
鉁 |
鉁 |
X |
O |
O |
Computer Science* |
鉁 |
鉁 |
O |
O |
O |
鉁听Required subject X Not Required * One of the science subjects marked with (O) |
Submission of Programs Requirements
The above program requirements can be submitted according to the following:
Subject Tests |
Curriculum/Test |
Required Minimum Score/Grade |
---|---|---|
English |
IELTS |
6.0 |
TOEFL iBT |
79 |
|
Math |
High School |
Elite/Advanced 80%, General 90% |
AP |
2 |
|
A-Level |
C |
|
IB |
4 |
|
SAT |
625 |
|
Physics, Chemistry, Biology |
High School |
Elite/Advanced 80%, General 90% |
AP |
2 |
|
A-Level |
C |
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IB |
4 |
KU Entrance Tests:
Khalifa University Admission Test (KUAT)
Overview
The Khalifa University Admission Test (KUAT) is designed to assess students’ knowledge and readiness in core subjects required for university-level studies. Below are the subjects, their respective topics, formula sheets, and sample test that applicants should prepare for.
Subjects & Topics
The Mathematics test assesses students鈥 proficiency in Algebra, Pre-Calculus, and Calculus to ensure they are prepared for university-level math courses.
Main Topics Covered
The Physics test evaluates students鈥 understanding of fundamental principles in Mechanics, Waves & Optics, and Electricity & Magnetism.
Main Topics Covered
The Chemistry test evaluates foundational principles across different branches of chemistry, including inorganic, organic, and physical chemistry.
Main Topics Covered
Important Notes
Khalifa University may award advanced standing credit for certain academic work completed prior to enrollment at the University.听 This includes sufficiently high scores on some national/international secondary school examinations such as the College Board Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), and Advance 鈥淎鈥 Level GCE (General Certificate of Education).听 This may make it possible for a student to complete the Bachelor鈥檚 degree in less than the normal duration or take other courses.
Advanced Standing Credit may only be granted after the student has been fully admitted as a freshman to Khalifa University.听 All students who would like to be considered for advanced standing credit must complete the Advanced Standing Credit Evaluation form at the Office of 星空传媒 and provide either the original score certificate or an official copy from the appropriate examining agency.听 Each student will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.听听 All students must submit their request for advanced standing credit evaluations within the first semester of their freshman year at Khalifa University.听 Credits earned through 鈥淎dvanced Standing鈥 are considered 鈥渢ransfer credits鈥 (non-residence credits) for degree requirement purposes.听
For more information regarding 鈥淎dvanced Standing Credit and Credit by Examination Policies and Procedures,鈥 please visit: /advanced-standing-credit-and-credit-by-examination-policies-and-procedures/.听
Khalifa University grants credit for a score of听 5 on certain College Board Advanced Placement (AP) exams. The University does not grant credit for secondary school courses teaching AP curricula, or partial credit for lower scores. If the AP exam is taken more than once, the higher score will be counted.
All official AP scores should be sent directly to KU registration department by using our college code 7860.
AP EXAM | SCORE | RECEIVE CREDIT FOR |
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Math: Calculus AB | 5 | MATH 111 |
Math Calculus BC with AB sub-score | 5 | MATH 111 |
Math: Calculus BC | 5 | MATH 111
MATH 112 via credit-by-examination |
Physics A or B | Any | No Credit |
Physics C Mechanics | 5 | PHYS 121 |
Physics C Electricity, Magnetism | 5 | PHYS 122 |
Chemistry | 5 | CHEM 115 |
Psychology | 5 | HUMA 140 |
Computer Science A | 5 |
ENGR 112 |
Biology | 5 |
BIOL 101 or 111 |
Khalifa University grants credit for a score of 6 or higher on certain Higher Level (HL) International Baccalaureate (IB) exams. The University does not grant credit for secondary school courses teaching IB curricula, or partial credit for lower scores. If the IB exam is taken more than once, the higher score will be counted.
HL EXAM | SCORE | RECEIVE CREDIT FOR |
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Mathematics | 6 | MATH 111 |
Physics with Magnetism | 6 | PHYS 121 via credit by examination
PHYS 122 via credit by examination |
Chemistry | 6 | CHEM 115 |
Psychology | 6 | HUMA 140 |
Computer Science | 6 | ENGR 112 |
Biology | 6 |
BIOL 101 or BIOL 111 and BIOL 112 via credit by examination |
Khalifa University grants credit for a grade of A on certain A-level exams. The University does not grant partial credit for lower grades. If the A-level exam is taken more than once, the higher grade will be counted.
A-LEVEL EXAM | GRADE | RECEIVE CREDIT FOR |
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Mathematics | A | MATH 111 |
Physics | A | PHYS 121 via credit by examination
PHYS 122 via credit by examination |
Chemistry | A | CHEM 115 |
Psychology | A | HUMA 140 |
Sociology | A | HUMA 141 |
Computer Science | A | ENGR 112 |
Biology | A |
BIOL 101 or BIOL 111 and BIOL 112 via credit by examination |
Required Documents that need to be submitted when applying online
The following documents are required as part of the undergraduate admissions process:
IMPORTANT NOTES: Please provide the school鈥檚 grading scale equivalency where required. All foreign and private school certificates must be equated and attested by the Ministry of Education in UAE. Applications with missing documents will not be accepted.
All students aree required to submit a video recording as part of the application documents, replacing the traditional in-person interview. The video recording will be carefully reviewed by the Khalifa University admissions committee. During this assessment, students will be evaluated based on:
The video recording, serving as an integral part of the application, ensures a comprehensive evaluation of each candidate’s suitability for admission.
UAE National Students and International Students should apply online only if they meet the minimum admission requirements. We only accept completed online applications that include the grades of at least the first high school term of grade 12.
All completed applications are screened thoroughly against Khalifa University admission requirements. All rejected applicants are notified.
All eligible applicants are invited to听conduct a personal interview. Applicants should complete their admission听documents听before attending the Personal Interview.
The admission department will make recommendations regarding the qualified applicants through an internal process based on the admission assessments results and high school grades. The duration of this process will vary from one applicant to another based on different factors.
The admission committee will announce the admission decisions in an adequate time prior to the start of the semester. Each accepted applicant will be contacted and sent the admission offer. Rejected candidates will be notified too.
UAE National Students who are graduating from Grade 12 this year should apply through the Ministry of Education website for Fall 2024 deadline is April 30th, 2024.
Non 鈥 UAE National, Transfer students and previous year graduates should apply directly through the KU website. For Fall 2024, the undergraduate (Bachelor鈥檚 degree) online application is open until April 30th, 2024. No Application Fees.
Click here听to access the admission requirements for undergraduate studies at Khalifa University and be aware that each schooling system has different requirements.
UAE national males who are going to Military Service should apply through NAPO website, complete the admission process, get the acceptance, and confirm joining, before leaving for the Military Service to be able to reserve their seats in the University. Your seat will be reserved for the semester following your completion of the National Service provided that you join the university as soon as the Military Clearance Certificate is issued.
Physics entrance exams may be administered by KU for selected international applicants on a case-by-case basis. However, applicants applying from inside UAE should provide EmSAT exams or its alternatives. For more information about EmSAT alternatives please visit the听Undergraduate听admission听 page.
For international applicants (coming from high schools outside the UAE), English proficiency Exam (IELTS or TOEFL) and external advanced standing credits (AL, IB, AP) are required as detailed on our Undergraduate听admission听 page.听
Processing an application takes 4-6 weeks from submitting the application until getting the final decision.
P.O Box :
T: 02 3123333
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E: ugadmissions@ku.ac.ae