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Khalifa University

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AZ, United Arab Emirates
201–250th in World University Rankings 2025
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About Khalifa University 

Khalifa University of Science and Technology, the UAE’s top-ranked research-intensive institution, focuses on developing future world leaders and critical thinkers in science, engineering and life sciences. The globally-acclaimed university endeavors to be a catalyst to positive change through world-class education, impactful research, innovation, and enterprise, while aiming to be an institution of choice for academics and a global leader among widely acknowledged international universities.

For more information, please visit: http://www.ku.ac.ae/

Khalifa University’s Colleges

Khalifa University’s Research Centers

Collaborating for Unique Opportunities

Khalifa University has over 50 active partnerships with a number of private, public and academic organizations from around the world, providing students and researchers at Khalifa University with the chance to work on real-world problems with award-winning faculty and experts in their fields.

Students benefit from the University’s active relations and strategic partnerships with international universities, industry and government organizations. Through these partnerships, students can explore exchange opportunities, internships and joint research programs.

Living in Abu Dhabi

Khalifa University is a multi-campus, urban university, located across two campuses in the UAE’s capital of Abu Dhabi. Abu Dhabi is one of the fastest growing cities, and the safest city in the world.

Abu Dhabi presents a fascinating mixture of tradition and development. Abu Dhabi maintains a more distinctly Arabian ambiance and is filled with popular and exciting destinations and activities. Residents and visitors enjoy fine art at the Louvre Abu Dhabi, Formula One racing at Yas Marina Circuit, shopping at Marina Mall and dozens of other malls, beaches at the Corniche, afternoon tea at Emirates Palace, and a host of cultural experiences in Al Ain, which is one of the world’s oldest permanently inhabited settlements, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the Heritage Village, which offer glimpses into Bedouin life.

Abu Dhabi boasts one of the world’s largest mosques – the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque.

Learn more about Abu Dhabi here.

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Key Student Statistics

A breakdown of student statistics at Khalifa University

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Student gender ratio
58 F : 42 M (1)
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International student percentage
27% (1)
student per staff
Students per staff
11.5 (1)
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Student total
3887 (1)

Based on data collected for the (1) World University Rankings 2025

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Subjects Taught at Khalifa University

See below for a range of subjects taught at Khalifa University

Physical Sciences176–200th

  • Chemistry
  • Geology, Environmental, Earth and Marine Sciences
  • Physics and Astronomy
  • Mathematics and Statistics

Computer Science176–200th

  • Computer Science

Social Sciences401–500th

  • Politics and International Studies

Engineering126–150th

  • General Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
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