Khalifa University of Science and Technology
A research-focused university in Abu Dhabi offering science, engineering, computing and medical programmes through three colleges.
About Khalifa University of Science and Technology
Khalifa University of Science and Technology was established by presidential decree in 2007 and took its present form in 2017, when it merged with the Masdar Institute of Science and Technology and the Petroleum Institute. Its roots go back to Etisalat University College, set up in 1989. The university focuses on science, engineering, computing and medicine, organised into three colleges with 17 departments, three research institutes and a network of research centres. Its main campus on Abu Dhabi Island includes over 100 laboratories, while the Sas Al Nakhl campus hosts the ADNOC Research and Innovation Center; the university also lists a Masdar City site. Women make up over 58% of the student body, which represents more than 50 nationalities. It describes its mission as supporting Abu Dhabi's knowledge-based economy.
Schools and faculties
College of Engineering and Physical Sciences
Houses departments including aerospace, chemical and petroleum, civil, electrical and mechanical and nuclear engineering, plus physics, chemistry and earth sciences.
College of Computing and Mathematical Sciences
Covers computing, mathematics and related digital disciplines.
College of Medicine and Health Sciences
Provides medical and health sciences education and research.
Study options
- Bachelor of Science degrees
- Master's degrees (MSc and MA)
- PhD programmes
- Undergraduate minors
- Continuing education courses
Research
Research is organised around five strategic themes: managed energy transition, a sustainable secure society, healthy longevity, advanced materials and manufacturing, and pervasive digitalisation. Its centres include the 6G Research Center, the Center for Catalysis and Separation, the Research and Innovation Center on CO2 and Hydrogen, the Emirates Nuclear Technology Center, the Center for Membranes and Advanced Water Technology and the KU Center for Autonomous Robotic Systems.
- Rank in United Arab Emirates
- #2 of 5
- Research works
- 34,388
- Citations
- 1.1 million
- h-index
- 284
Research figures from OpenAlex (October 2026). How the directory is made.
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