KHALIFA UNIVERSITY · UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
Accelerated Master of Science Program
Master's · Taught in en
At a glance
24 mo
Duration
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IELTS
€36k
Tuition / yr
en
Language
Master's
Level
- 1Ranked #1 university in the UAE
- Top 250Globally ranked university
- 7thPetroleum Engineering program globally ranked
- 300+Issued patents (highest in the UAE)
- Abu DhabiLocated in one of the world's safest cities
Khalifa University offers an Accelerated Master of Science Program that allows current KU undergraduate students to begin earning credits towards their master's degree while still completing their bachelor's. This program is designed for high-achieving students who wish to expedite their graduate studies and gain an early start on advanced academic work. Students admitted to this program can take up to 6 credit hours of master's level courses as part of their undergraduate technical electives. These credits can be 'dual-counted' for both degrees, provided specific academic conditions are met.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Accelerated Master of Science Program?
- This program allows high-achieving current Khalifa University undergraduate students to earn up to 6 credit hours towards their master's degree while still completing their bachelor's.
- What are the eligibility requirements for the Accelerated Master of Science Program?
- You must have completed a minimum of 90 undergraduate credits with a CGPA of 3.5 or higher to apply for this program.
- How do the tuition fees work for this program?
- Tuition is AED 5,000 per credit hour for Master's level courses. Up to 6 credit hours can be dual-counted towards both undergraduate and graduate degrees if completed with a 'B' or better and maintaining a 3.5 undergraduate CGPA.
- What is the estimated cost of living for students?
- The estimated cost of living is AED 40,000 per year.
- How does a student transition to the full Master's program after completing their Bachelor's?
- To have your dual-counted graduate courses applied to your Master's degree, you must enroll in the full MSc program in the semester immediately following the award of your bachelor's degree.
- Does admission to the accelerated program guarantee admission to the full Master's program?
- No, admission to the Accelerated Master of Science Program does not guarantee admission to the full Master's program. Students must apply separately and meet all standard Master's admission requirements after completing their Bachelor's degree.
Entry requirements
Undergraduate StudyCompleted a minimum of 90 credits with a minimum CGPA of 3.5.
Admission to the Accelerated Master of Science Program does not guarantee admission to the full Master's program. Students must still apply separately and meet all standard Master's admission requirements after completing their Bachelor's degree.
Fees
Tuition (international)AED 5,000 per credit hour for Master's level courses.
Tuition (home)AED 5,000 per credit hour for Master's level courses.
LivingEstimated at AED 40,000 per year.
The University reserves the right to change tuition fees. The accelerated program allows up to 6 credit hours to be counted towards both undergraduate and graduate degrees. These courses must be completed with a grade of 'B' or better, and the undergraduate CGPA must be maintained at 3.5 or above.
How to apply
1. Meet Eligibility CriteriaEnsure you have completed a minimum of 90 credits with a CGPA of 3.5 or higher.
2. Submit ApplicationSubmit your application request to the Office of the Registrar.
3. Obtain ApprovalsSecure necessary approvals from your scholarship office or external sponsor (if applicable), your academic advisor, the department chair of your major, and the college dean for both undergraduate and graduate studies.
4. Enroll in Master's CoursesIf admitted, you can take up to 6 credit hours of Master's level courses as undergraduate technical electives. These courses must be completed with a grade of 'B' or better, and your undergraduate CGPA must remain at 3.5 or above.
5. Transition to Full Master's ProgramTo have your dual-counted graduate courses applied to your Master's degree, you must enroll in the full MSc program in the semester immediately following the award of your bachelor's degree.
Accreditation
All Bachelor’s, Master’s and PhD programs are accredited by the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) of the Ministry of Education in the United Arab Emirates. Engineering programs also hold accreditation from the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).
Frequently asked questions
What is the Accelerated Master of Science Program?
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This program allows high-achieving current Khalifa University undergraduate students to earn up to 6 credit hours towards their master's degree while still completing their bachelor's.
What are the eligibility requirements for the Accelerated Master of Science Program?
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You must have completed a minimum of 90 undergraduate credits with a CGPA of 3.5 or higher to apply for this program.
How do the tuition fees work for this program?
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Tuition is AED 5,000 per credit hour for Master's level courses. Up to 6 credit hours can be dual-counted towards both undergraduate and graduate degrees if completed with a 'B' or better and maintaining a 3.5 undergraduate CGPA.
What is the estimated cost of living for students?
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The estimated cost of living is AED 40,000 per year.
How does a student transition to the full Master's program after completing their Bachelor's?
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To have your dual-counted graduate courses applied to your Master's degree, you must enroll in the full MSc program in the semester immediately following the award of your bachelor's degree.
Does admission to the accelerated program guarantee admission to the full Master's program?
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No, admission to the Accelerated Master of Science Program does not guarantee admission to the full Master's program. Students must apply separately and meet all standard Master's admission requirements after completing their Bachelor's degree.