Khalifa University

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Khalifa University of Science and Technology is the UAE's highest-ranked university and one of the leading research universities in the Arab world. It ranks #177 in the QS World University Rankings 2026 and 3rd in the 2026 QS Arab University Rankings, following major improvements in academic and employer reputation. Formed in 2017 through the merger of Khalifa University of Science, Technology and Research (KUSTAR), the Petroleum Institute, and Masdar Institute, Khalifa specialises in science, engineering, and technology with particular strengths in aerospace, petroleum engineering, artificial intelligence, nuclear science, and renewable energy. The university maintains partnerships with NASA, Siemens, Mubadala, and leading global universities, and offers generous full scholarships for outstanding students.

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