Khalifa University of Science, Technology and Research

Khalifa University of Science, Technology and Research (Khalifa University) is a research-intensive, co-educational university located in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

The history of Khalifa University of Science, Technology and Research (Khalifa University) can be traced back to 1989, when the Etisalat College of Engineering (ECE) was established in Sharjah, UAE. The ECE was founded by the Emirates Telecommunications Corporation (Etisalat) to train engineers for the telecommunications industry.

In 2000, the Petroleum Institute was established in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The Petroleum Institute was founded by the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) to train engineers for the oil and gas industry.

In 2007, Khalifa University of Science, Technology and Research (KUSTAR) was established by Presidential decree. KUSTAR was formed by the merger of the Etisalat College of Engineering and the Petroleum Institute. KUSTAR was also tasked with establishing a new campus in Masdar City, Abu Dhabi.

The Masdar City campus of Khalifa University opened in 2010. The Masdar City campus is a sustainable campus that is powered by renewable energy.

In 2017, Khalifa University merged with Masdar Institute of Science and Technology. The merger created a new, unified Khalifa University that offered a broader range of programs and research opportunities.

Today, Khalifa University is a leading research-intensive university in the UAE and the region.

Khalifa University is committed to providing its students with a world-class education and research experience. It offers a variety of student support services, including academic advising, career counseling, and financial aid. The university also has a vibrant student life, with a variety of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.

Based on the QS World University Rankings of 2025, Khalifa University of Science, Technology and Research is positioned as the #202 top university in the world, which makes it the #1 top university in United Arab Emirates. The university's global rank is improved by 28 points from last year.

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2025 Ranking	#1
University Name	Khalifa University of Science, Technology and Research
Name in Local Language	جامعة خليفة للعلوم والتكنولوجيا والبحوث
Acronym	KUSTAR
Year Established	2007
Motto	Nurturing tomorrow's leaders. Growing the knowledge Economy
Governing Type	Public
Student Body	Co-education
Highest Degree	Doctorate
Campus Type	Urban
Colors	Blue, green, yellow and red

Location

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Address	Al-Saada Street, Opp. AbuDhabi Police HQ, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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Phone	+971 (6) 5611333
Fax	+971 (6) 5611789
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Student Body	Men and Women

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Ranking History

Khalifa University of Science, Technology and Research has persistently ranked as the 1st top university in United Arab Emirates throughout the last 5 years.

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