Khalifa University

country rank	10
world rank	5541

University Overview

Founded in 2007, Khalifa University is a private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium-sized city of Abu Dhabi (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants). This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Sharjah. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Education, UAE, Khalifa University (KUSTAR) is a very small (uniRank enrollment range: 250-499 students) coeducational higher education institution. Khalifa University (KUSTAR) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 11 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 0-10% making this Emirati higher education organization a most selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.

University Identity

Name	Khalifa University
Name	جامعة خليفة
Acronym	KUSTAR
Founded	2007 Origins date back to 1989
Motto	Nurturing tomorrow's leaders. Growing the knowledge Economy
Colours	Blue, green, yellow and red
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University Location

Address	Al-Saada Street, Opposite AbuDhabi Police HQ Abu Dhabi (population range: 500,000-1,000,000) Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates
T	+971 (6) 561 1333
F	+971 (6) 561 1789
Other locations	Sharjah

Degree Levels & Study Areas

uniRank Degree Levels/Study Areas Matrix^™
	Undergraduate		Postgraduate
	PreBach degrees PreBachelor degrees	Bachelor degrees Bachelor degrees	Master degrees Master degrees	Doctoral degrees Doctoral degrees

Arts & Humanities A&H
Business & Social Sciences B&S
Language & Cultural L&C
Medicine & Health M&H
Engineering Eng
Science & Technology S&T

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Important: please contact or visit the official website of Khalifa University for detailed information on areas of study and degree levels currently offered; the above uniRank Degree/Study Matrix^™ is indicative only and may not be up-to-date or complete.

Yearly Tuition Range

uniRank Tuition Range Matrix^™
	Undergraduate	Postgraduate
Local students Local student	0-1,000 US$ (0-750 Euro)	0-1,000 US$ (0-750 Euro)
International students Int'l student	0-1,000 US$ (0-750 Euro)	0-1,000 US$ (0-750 Euro)

Important: the above uniRank Tuition Range Matrix^™ does not include room, board or other external costs; tuition may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact the appropriate Khalifa University's office for detailed information on yearly tuitions which apply to your specific situation and study interest; the above uniRank Tuition Range Matrix^™ is indicative only and may not be up-to-date or complete.

University Admissions

Gender Admission	Men and Women (coed)
International Students	Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission
Admission Selection	Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades
Admission Rate	0-10%
Admission Office	Sharah Campus Sharjah 573 SHJ +971 (6) 561 1333 800 332211

Important: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact the appropriate Khalifa University's Admission Office for detailed information on a specific admission selection policy and acceptance rate; the above University admission information is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

Size and Profile

Student Enrollment	250-499
Academic Staff	50-99
Control Type	Private
Entity Type	Not reported

Academic Calendar	Semesters
Campus Setting	Urban
Religious Affiliation	None

Facilities and Services

Library	Yes
Housing	Not reported
Sport Facilities	Not reported

Financial Aids	Yes
Study Abroad	Not reported
Distance Learning	Not reported

Important: please contact or visit the official website of Khalifa University for detailed information on facilities and services provided, including the type of scholarships and other financial aids offered to local or international students; the information above is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

Accreditation

Institutional Accreditation or Recognition
Ministry of Education, UAE

Other Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA)

Important: this section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially recognize, accredit and/or license the Khalifa University as a whole (institutional accreditation or recognition) or some of its specific courses/programs (programmatic accreditation). Memberships and affiliations to organizations which do not imply any formal, extensive and/or legal process of accreditation or recognition are included in the specific Affiliations section below. Please report errors and inaccuracies taking into consideration the above criteria.

Affiliations

Not available; please submit a list of official affiliations and memberships to relevant associations and organizations.

Academic Structure

Online Courses

iTunes U
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Open Education Consortium
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Wikipedia Article

Wikipedia
Khalifa University's official Wikipedia article

Video Presentation

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Site last updated: Wednesday, 14 November 2018

This University profile has been officially reviewed and updated by Khalifa University's representatives.
Please visit the official website of Khalifa University to make sure the University information provided is up-to-date. The uniRank University Ranking^™ is not an academic ranking and should not be adopted as the main criteria for selecting a higher education organization where to enroll.

Khalifa University

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