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Khalifa University of Science and Technology is the outcome of three incredible engineering-based universities. The Petroleum Institute University and Research Center, Masdar Institute of Science and Technology, and Khalifa University of Science, Technology, and Research. ~~ ~~ In October 2019, Khalifa University ranked first in the UAE, second in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, and among the top 200 globally in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2020 by Subject: Engineering and Technology . This owing is due to the extensive engineering and medical courses the university has to offer, in addition to the UAE’s leading research centers where challenges are addressed in a systematic manner following innovative methods prospering from focus groups of a team-based culture.

'''Encouraging faculty innovation and entrepreneurship'''

~~ ~~ Overall, Khalifa university in collaboration with various entities provides fundings for the community to grow and support faculty who have unique and innovative research ideas. These ideas can be technological solutions, products, services, or processes. In all departments of Khalifa University, commercializing research is very important. What differentiates KU’s Innovation and Entrepreneurship ecosystem is its commitment to showing how research and education constitute value for the entire society of the UAE.

The extent to which faculty encourage students to explore their innovative and entrepreneurial potentials varies from one individual to another. Innovation and Entrepreneurship are facilitated within the campus by faculty who adopt entrepreneurial thinking to draw opportunities, innovation, and value creation in higher education and as a result, target the students and inspire them to achieve more in society and become long life-learners. Although finding such faculty can be challenging sometimes, pathways to youth entrepreneurship still can be found by inspiring and encouraging faculty.

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The Office of Technology Management and Innovation is responsible for protection, management and commercialization of Khalifa University research discoveries. It works closely with faculty and researchers in the university to translate their inventions into viable business opportunities and commercial products through the formation of startups and/or technology licensing to industry partners. The office supports the research-driven innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystems in the University to actively contribute to UAE economic development and diversification.

*Local Internship

In order to develop hands-on skills and give a brief idea about various industries for graduating students, they are encouraged to apply to companies through various resources such as simplicity, an online platform for internship opportunities or ~~jusoor~~ Jusoor program, a program which exposes youth to well know private sector companies. This help educate students on local existing companies, work environment, and possible positions they can apply to.

*External Internships

*Career Fair

The annually KU Career Fair is an annual event that serves to link students with companies, to bridge the gap from university to employer. Proactive companies and organizations offer talks, presentations , and sessions around topics of relevance to upcoming graduates. The event provides an opportunity for students to identify suitable placements for future internships and raise their awareness about various career opportunities in today’s competitive job market, while enhancing companies Emiratization efforts by giving them access to top-class Emirati students, as well as non-Emirati students

Amnashuhail

2020 Cohort

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