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Location

Dubai Campus - Abu Dhabi University, United Arab Emirates

Ranking

# =501QS World University Rankings

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55Undergrad. & Postgrad. Programmes

International

48 % International students

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About Abu Dhabi University

Abu Dhabi University (also referred to as ‘ADU’) is a private, multi-campus, comprehensive institution of higher learning focused on professional programmes. Based in the United Arab Emirates, ADU has a prominent presence in the country, with four campus...
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About Abu Dhabi University

Abu Dhabi University (also referred to as ‘ADU’) is a private, multi-campus, comprehensive institution of higher learning focused on professional programmes. Based in the United Arab Emirates, ADU has a prominent presence in the country, with four campus...
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Available programmes

University information

Candidates can apply on campus or online and must pay an application fee. See their application page for the latest information. Alongside the application, candidates will need to include documents such as their Emirates ID, passport copy, high school transcript or equivalency letter plus others. Depending if the programme is taught in English or Arabic, an English or Arabic language score may be...
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Abu Dhabi University is comprised of five colleges, including the College of Arts, Education and Social Sciences, College of Business, College of Engineering, College of Law and the College of Health Sciences, which deliver the general education requirements for all undergraduate programs. Their campuses offer cutting-edge learning and research facilities to empower students to achieve their...
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Student life

For Abu Dhabi University, students are at the heart of everything they do. Their mission is to prepare graduates for dynamic careers through transformative world-class education, enriched by innovative and flexible programmes, international accreditations, applied research, and impactful industry and community engagement.

 

Counselling services are available to all ADU students....
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Abu Dhabi University is the largest private university in the UAE and is committed to becoming the institution of choice for students across all Emirates and more widely in the region.

 

With five colleges, offering over 50 undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, and campuses in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Dubai and Al Dhafra Region plus multiple affiliations with globally renowned institutions,...
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Tuition fees

 

Scholarships

Abu Dhabi University is dedicated to empowering outstanding students and inspiring them to pursue their educational objectives. Our scholarship and financial aid program represents a key pillar in our strategy for academic excellence and reflects our commitment to supporting the development of the UAE. We consider it an important national duty to provide equal opportunities for students interested in pursuing higher education and enable them to proactively contribute to society regardless of their financial situation, which is why we offer scholarships for masters programs as well as bachelors programs.

 

UG students:

• Athletic Scholarship

• Academic Scholarship

• Family Tuition Waiver

• University Scholarship

• H.H. Sheikh Hamdan Bin Zayed Scholarship

• Chairman Scholarship

PG students:

• Merit-based Graduate Scholarship

• Alumni Scholarship

 

Scholarships

Selecting the right scholarship can be a daunting process. With countless options available, students often find themselves overwhelmed and confused. The decision can be especially stressful for those facing financial constraints or pursuing specific academic or career goals.

To help students navigate this challenging process, we recommend the following articles:

Rankings & Ratings

Abu Dhabi University is one of the top private universities in , United Arab Emirates. It is ranked #=501 in QS World University Rankings 2025.

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  • 2012
    #501- 550
  • 2014
    #601-650
  • 2015
    #651-700
  • 2016
    #701+
  • 2017
    #701+
  • 2018
    #751-800
  • 2019
    #701-750
  • 2020
    #701-750
  • 2021
    #701-750
  • 2022
    #701-750
  • 2023
    #651-700
  • 2024
    #=580
  • 2025
    #=501

Ranking criteria

Overall
24.1
Academic Reputation
15.9
Citations per Faculty
16.7
Employment Outcomes
8.3
Employer Reputation
24.6
Faculty Student Ratio
14.9
International Faculty Ratio
100
International Research Network
27.3
International Student Ratio
99.8
Sustainability
1.5

QS World University Rankings

  • 2012
    #501- 550
  • 2014
    #601-650
  • 2015
    #651-700
  • 2016
    #701+
  • 2017
    #701+
  • 2018
    #751-800
  • 2019
    #701-750
  • 2020
    #701-750
  • 2021
    #701-750
  • 2022
    #701-750
  • 2023
    #651-700
  • 2024
    #=580
  • 2025
    #=501

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Campus locations

Main Campus

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Abu Dhabi Campus Campus

Zayed City – 39 Abu Dhabi – Al Ain Road

Abu Dhabi,

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Frequently Asked Questions

Abu Dhabi University is dedicated to empowering outstanding students and inspiring them to pursue their educational objectives. Our scholarship and financial aid program represents a key pillar in our strategy for academic excellence and reflects our commitment to supporting the development of the UAE. We consider it an important national duty to provide equal opportunities for students interested in pursuing higher education and enable them to proactively contribute to society regardless of their financial situation, which is why we offer scholarships for masters programs as well as bachelors programs.

UG students:

• Athletic Scholarship

• Academic Scholarship

• Family Tuition Waiver

• University Scholarship

• H.H. Sheikh Hamdan Bin Zayed Scholarship

• Chairman Scholarship

PG students:

• Merit-based Graduate Scholarship

• Alumni Scholarship

 

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