MSc Computer Science

Overview

Admitted graduate students are normally offered a full scholarship covering tuition, accommodation, medical insurance and a monthly stipend — funding is the default, not a competitive extra. Research strengths in AI, cyber security and autonomous systems.

Tuition & fees

Tuition

No tuition fee

Sample data — not verified

Estimated living cost

€1,350 / month

Indicative estimate for Abu Dhabi, not a university figure.

Admission requirements

• Bachelor in computer science or computer engineering with a CGPA of 3.0/4.0
• GRE general test recommended for competitive applicants
• Two letters of recommendation
• Statement of purpose

Sample data — not verified · Khalifa University — entry requirements

Language requirements

Language: English

• IELTS 6.5
• TOEFL iBT 91

Application deadline

Sample data — not verified · Khalifa University — application dates

Program structure

1. 1Graduate coursework in algorithms, machine learning and security
2. 2Research group placement from the first semester
3. 3Seminar requirement
4. 4Thesis and defence

Scholarships

• Khalifa University Graduate Scholarship

  Full tuition, monthly stipend, accommodation and medical insurance

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About the university

The UAE’s highest-ranked research university, concentrated on engineering, energy, aerospace and computing. Graduate study is heavily funded — most master and doctoral students pay no tuition at all.

Founded

2007

Students

4,500

International students

42%

Living in Abu Dhabi

Two Abu Dhabi campuses. Living costs are high, but the funding package usually removes them from the equation for graduate students.

Application steps

1. 1Apply directly on the university portal; branch campuses of foreign universities use their own separate systems.
2. 2Submit transcripts, a certificate attested by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and an English language test result.
3. 3Sit any program-specific admission test or interview.
4. 4Accept the offer and pay the tuition deposit.
5. 5The university sponsors your student residence visa — you complete a medical test and Emirates ID registration on arrival.

Official sources

• Khalifa University — feesSample data — not verified
• Khalifa University — application datesSample data — not verified
• Khalifa University — entry requirementsSample data — not verified