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 locations. The home campus is located in the country’s capital of Abu Dhabi, and the branch campuses are located in the oasis city of Al Ain and in the vibrant, iconic international city of Dubai. The United Arab Emirates is a travel hub, where stunning desert landscapes – boasting the biggest dunes this side of the Sahara – touch warm, crystal-clear waters. Along its coastline are beautiful beaches and islands, and the numerous ancient forts are testament to the rich history of the region.
Additionally, the university has an Educational Complex in Madinat Zayed, Al Dhafra Center which was opened in 2018 in direct response to the strategic needs of the UAE relating to higher education in the Al Dhafra Region. Through this new facility, ADU demonstrates its commitment to providing quality education across the UAE.
Abu Dhabi University’s vision is to be the leading university in the MENA region, providing graduates with the knowledge, skills and mindset to become leaders of tomorrow, and engaging in research and innovation that make a difference to society.
Find out more about life at Abu Dhabi University via its social media channels, including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn.
Abu Dhabu University is comprised of five colleges, including the College of Arts and 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 programmes. Their campuses offer cutting-edge learning and research facilities to empower students to achieve their potential. The world-class learning environment, supported by state-of-the-art educational technology and modern facilities, houses 61 laboratories, 75 classrooms, food and coffee shops, male and female dormitories, and staff housing. The extensive sport facilities include football pitches, basketball courts, tennis and volleyball courts, and cricket fields.
A brand-new, purpose-built extension to the main building opened in 2017, which is home to the College of Engineering. An extensive engineering laboratory infrastructure, among the best in the UAE, spans more than an entire floor.
ADU is licensed and accredited by the AE Commission for Academic Accreditation – Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research and attained ISO 9001:2008 certification in January 2010, and the Sheikh Khalifa Excellence Award in 2011.
Al Ain campus
The 7,500m2 campus is equipped with all the facilities required to provide a superior education experience including state‐of‐the art computer laboratories, a micro‐teaching laboratory dedicated to the teaching programmes, a Learning Support Center, a library with electronic resources available via the library portal 24/7, fully equipped classrooms and audio and visual rooms, dedicated graduate programme classrooms and recreational facilities.
Dubai campus
The campus is the only university in the UAE equipped with Microsoft Surface Hub ‐ a new category of collaboration device that combines Whiteboard, audio and visual conferencing, applications, projection, cross platform integration and best‐in‐class hardware ‐ providing a truly engaging and innovative education experience.
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.
They also educate students on academic and interpersonal issues, assess and
provide arrangements for students who have additional requirements, and offer
assistance in the case of personal emergencies.
There are male and female dorms offering private occupancy, private with shared bath and
kitchen or double occupancy. Students will also have access to a range of
recreational facilities, shopping centres and food shops. There is
transportation for shopping trips, and other public transportation facilities
are also available and easy to use.
Admission
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 required.
International students can apply online and will also need to provide extra documentation and an application fee. Details for undergraduate and postgraduate applications are on their website. Fees will apply on top of tuition to cover student health insurance, maintenance deposit and registration fee. Further, find out more about visa requirements on their website.
Abu Dhabi University is dedicated to empowering outstanding students and offers a variety of scholarships . They work to provide equal opportunities for students interested in pursuing higher education regardless of their financial situation.
For its support and patronage of entrepreneurship, ADU was also awarded the ‘Best Supporting University for Entrepreneurship’ in the UAE and the Arab World in the Mohammed Bin Rashid Awards for Young Business Leaders.
Careers
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, they aim
for a UAE-wide, truly international quality education for all students.
Abu Dhabi University provides an all-inclusive approach
to student career development starting with
career awareness and decision making. Their services are designed to assist
students and graduates in the development, evaluation and execution of their
career plans, and assist employers with internships and the recruitment of
recent graduates.
Their team of career development professionals support
current students and alumni to discover their career path, develop their CV,
take on exciting experiential learning opportunities, meet with employers and
grow their professional life now and beyond graduation.
Career services include
Career guidance
and advising
Graduate
placement support
Internships
Student
Employment Program
The ADU Innovation Center was established in 2017 to build a
culture of innovation within Abu Dhabi University. It looks at ways to enrich
student experience through a variety of channels including the provision of
more elective courses, experimental teaching methods, value-added extracurricular
activities, access to companies for real case study opportunities, peer
learning, mentoring and student support, cross-course collaboration and
meaningful internships. The centre also runs an entrepreneur club and an
incubation programme for advanced innovators.
Their Student Employment Program (SEP) provides
on-campus, part-time employment for all students who want to work and gain
valuable work experience while studying at Abu Dhabi University. SEP offers an
excellent opportunity for students to develop their skills and expand their
work experience, working according to their preferred schedule.
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 locations. The home campus is located in the country’s capital of Abu Dhabi, and the branch campuses are located in the oasis city of Al Ain and in the vibrant, iconic international city of Dubai. The United Arab Emirates is a travel hub, where stunning desert landscapes – boasting the biggest dunes this side of the Sahara – touch warm, crystal-clear waters. Along its coastline are beautiful beaches and islands, and the numerous ancient forts are testament to the rich history of the region.
Additionally, the university has an Educational Complex in Madinat Zayed, Al Dhafra Center which was opened in 2018 in direct response to the strategic needs of the UAE relating to higher education in the Al Dhafra Region. Through this new facility, ADU demonstrates its commitment to providing quality education across the UAE.
Abu Dhabi University’s vision is to be the leading university in the MENA region, providing graduates with the knowledge, skills and mindset to become leaders of tomorrow, and engaging in research and innovation that make a difference to society.
Find out more about life at Abu Dhabi University via its social media channels, including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn.
Abu Dhabu University is comprised of five colleges, including the College of Arts and 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 programmes. Their campuses offer cutting-edge learning and research facilities to empower students to achieve their potential. The world-class learning environment, supported by state-of-the-art educational technology and modern facilities, houses 61 laboratories, 75 classrooms, food and coffee shops, male and female dormitories, and staff housing. The extensive sport facilities include football pitches, basketball courts, tennis and volleyball courts, and cricket fields.
A brand-new, purpose-built extension to the main building opened in 2017, which is home to the College of Engineering. An extensive engineering laboratory infrastructure, among the best in the UAE, spans more than an entire floor.
ADU is licensed and accredited by the AE Commission for Academic Accreditation – Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research and attained ISO 9001:2008 certification in January 2010, and the Sheikh Khalifa Excellence Award in 2011.
Al Ain campus
The 7,500m2 campus is equipped with all the facilities required to provide a superior education experience including state‐of‐the art computer laboratories, a micro‐teaching laboratory dedicated to the teaching programmes, a Learning Support Center, a library with electronic resources available via the library portal 24/7, fully equipped classrooms and audio and visual rooms, dedicated graduate programme classrooms and recreational facilities.
Dubai campus
The campus is the only university in the UAE equipped with Microsoft Surface Hub ‐ a new category of collaboration device that combines Whiteboard, audio and visual conferencing, applications, projection, cross platform integration and best‐in‐class hardware ‐ providing a truly engaging and innovative education experience.
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.
They also educate students on academic and interpersonal issues, assess and
provide arrangements for students who have additional requirements, and offer
assistance in the case of personal emergencies.
There are male and female dorms offering private occupancy, private with shared bath and
kitchen or double occupancy. Students will also have access to a range of
recreational facilities, shopping centres and food shops. There is
transportation for shopping trips, and other public transportation facilities
are also available and easy to use.
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 required.
International students can apply online and will also need to provide extra documentation and an application fee. Details for undergraduate and postgraduate applications are on their website. Fees will apply on top of tuition to cover student health insurance, maintenance deposit and registration fee. Further, find out more about visa requirements on their website.
Abu Dhabi University is dedicated to empowering outstanding students and offers a variety of scholarships . They work to provide equal opportunities for students interested in pursuing higher education regardless of their financial situation.
For its support and patronage of entrepreneurship, ADU was also awarded the ‘Best Supporting University for Entrepreneurship’ in the UAE and the Arab World in the Mohammed Bin Rashid Awards for Young Business Leaders.
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, they aim
for a UAE-wide, truly international quality education for all students.
Abu Dhabi University provides an all-inclusive approach
to student career development starting with
career awareness and decision making. Their services are designed to assist
students and graduates in the development, evaluation and execution of their
career plans, and assist employers with internships and the recruitment of
recent graduates.
Their team of career development professionals support
current students and alumni to discover their career path, develop their CV,
take on exciting experiential learning opportunities, meet with employers and
grow their professional life now and beyond graduation.
Career services include
Career guidance
and advising
Graduate
placement support
Internships
Student
Employment Program
The ADU Innovation Center was established in 2017 to build a
culture of innovation within Abu Dhabi University. It looks at ways to enrich
student experience through a variety of channels including the provision of
more elective courses, experimental teaching methods, value-added extracurricular
activities, access to companies for real case study opportunities, peer
learning, mentoring and student support, cross-course collaboration and
meaningful internships. The centre also runs an entrepreneur club and an
incubation programme for advanced innovators.
Their Student Employment Program (SEP) provides
on-campus, part-time employment for all students who want to work and gain
valuable work experience while studying at Abu Dhabi University. SEP offers an
excellent opportunity for students to develop their skills and expand their
work experience, working according to their preferred schedule.
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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 locations. The home campus is located in the country’s capital of Abu Dhabi, and the branch campuses are located in the oasis city of Al Ain and in the vibrant, iconic international city of Dubai. The United Arab Emirates is a travel hub, where stunning desert landscapes – boasting the biggest dunes this side of the Sahara – touch warm, crystal-clear waters. Along its coastline are beautiful beaches and islands, and the numerous ancient forts are testament to the rich history of the region.
Additionally, the university has an Educational Complex in Madinat Zayed, Al Dhafra Center which was opened in 2018 in direct response to the strategic needs of the UAE relating to higher education in the Al Dhafra Region. Through this new facility, ADU demonstrates its commitment to providing quality education across the UAE.
Abu Dhabi University’s vision is to be the leading university in the MENA region, providing graduates with the knowledge, skills and mindset to become leaders of tomorrow, and engaging in research and innovation that make a difference to society.
Find out more about life at Abu Dhabi University via its social media channels, including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn.
Abu Dhabu University is comprised of five colleges, including the College of Arts and 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 programmes. Their campuses offer cutting-edge learning and research facilities to empower students to achieve their potential. The world-class learning environment, supported by state-of-the-art educational technology and modern facilities, houses 61 laboratories, 75 classrooms, food and coffee shops, male and female dormitories, and staff housing. The extensive sport facilities include football pitches, basketball courts, tennis and volleyball courts, and cricket fields.
A brand-new, purpose-built extension to the main building opened in 2017, which is home to the College of Engineering. An extensive engineering laboratory infrastructure, among the best in the UAE, spans more than an entire floor.
ADU is licensed and accredited by the AE Commission for Academic Accreditation – Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research and attained ISO 9001:2008 certification in January 2010, and the Sheikh Khalifa Excellence Award in 2011.
Al Ain campus
The 7,500m2 campus is equipped with all the facilities required to provide a superior education experience including state‐of‐the art computer laboratories, a micro‐teaching laboratory dedicated to the teaching programmes, a Learning Support Center, a library with electronic resources available via the library portal 24/7, fully equipped classrooms and audio and visual rooms, dedicated graduate programme classrooms and recreational facilities.
Dubai campus
The campus is the only university in the UAE equipped with Microsoft Surface Hub ‐ a new category of collaboration device that combines Whiteboard, audio and visual conferencing, applications, projection, cross platform integration and best‐in‐class hardware ‐ providing a truly engaging and innovative education experience.
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. They also educate students on academic and interpersonal issues, assess and provide arrangements for students who have additional requirements, and offer assistance in the case of personal emergencies.
There are male and female dorms offering private occupancy, private with shared bath and kitchen or double occupancy. Students will also have access to a range of recreational facilities, shopping centres and food shops. There is transportation for shopping trips, and other public transportation facilities are also available and easy to use.
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 required.
International students can apply online and will also need to provide extra documentation and an application fee. Details for undergraduate and postgraduate applications are on their website. Fees will apply on top of tuition to cover student health insurance, maintenance deposit and registration fee. Further, find out more about visa requirements on their website.
Abu Dhabi University is dedicated to empowering outstanding students and offers a variety of scholarships . They work to provide equal opportunities for students interested in pursuing higher education regardless of their financial situation.
For its support and patronage of entrepreneurship, ADU was also awarded the ‘Best Supporting University for Entrepreneurship’ in the UAE and the Arab World in the Mohammed Bin Rashid Awards for Young Business Leaders.
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, they aim for a UAE-wide, truly international quality education for all students.
Abu Dhabi University provides an all-inclusive approach to student career development starting with career awareness and decision making. Their services are designed to assist students and graduates in the development, evaluation and execution of their career plans, and assist employers with internships and the recruitment of recent graduates.
Their team of career development professionals support current students and alumni to discover their career path, develop their CV, take on exciting experiential learning opportunities, meet with employers and grow their professional life now and beyond graduation.
Career services include
The ADU Innovation Center was established in 2017 to build a culture of innovation within Abu Dhabi University. It looks at ways to enrich student experience through a variety of channels including the provision of more elective courses, experimental teaching methods, value-added extracurricular activities, access to companies for real case study opportunities, peer learning, mentoring and student support, cross-course collaboration and meaningful internships. The centre also runs an entrepreneur club and an incubation programme for advanced innovators.
Their Student Employment Program (SEP) provides on-campus, part-time employment for all students who want to work and gain valuable work experience while studying at Abu Dhabi University. SEP offers an excellent opportunity for students to develop their skills and expand their work experience, working according to their preferred schedule.
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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 locations. The home campus is located in the country’s capital of Abu Dhabi, and the branch campuses are located in the oasis city of Al Ain and in the vibrant, iconic international city of Dubai. The United Arab Emirates is a travel hub, where stunning desert landscapes – boasting the biggest dunes this side of the Sahara – touch warm, crystal-clear waters. Along its coastline are beautiful beaches and islands, and the numerous ancient forts are testament to the rich history of the region.
Additionally, the university has an Educational Complex in Madinat Zayed, Al Dhafra Center which was opened in 2018 in direct response to the strategic needs of the UAE relating to higher education in the Al Dhafra Region. Through this new facility, ADU demonstrates its commitment to providing quality education across the UAE.
Abu Dhabi University’s vision is to be the leading university in the MENA region, providing graduates with the knowledge, skills and mindset to become leaders of tomorrow, and engaging in research and innovation that make a difference to society.
Find out more about life at Abu Dhabi University via its social media channels, including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn.
Abu Dhabu University is comprised of five colleges, including the College of Arts and 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 programmes. Their campuses offer cutting-edge learning and research facilities to empower students to achieve their potential. The world-class learning environment, supported by state-of-the-art educational technology and modern facilities, houses 61 laboratories, 75 classrooms, food and coffee shops, male and female dormitories, and staff housing. The extensive sport facilities include football pitches, basketball courts, tennis and volleyball courts, and cricket fields.
A brand-new, purpose-built extension to the main building opened in 2017, which is home to the College of Engineering. An extensive engineering laboratory infrastructure, among the best in the UAE, spans more than an entire floor.
ADU is licensed and accredited by the AE Commission for Academic Accreditation – Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research and attained ISO 9001:2008 certification in January 2010, and the Sheikh Khalifa Excellence Award in 2011.
Al Ain campus
The 7,500m2 campus is equipped with all the facilities required to provide a superior education experience including state‐of‐the art computer laboratories, a micro‐teaching laboratory dedicated to the teaching programmes, a Learning Support Center, a library with electronic resources available via the library portal 24/7, fully equipped classrooms and audio and visual rooms, dedicated graduate programme classrooms and recreational facilities.
Dubai campus
The campus is the only university in the UAE equipped with Microsoft Surface Hub ‐ a new category of collaboration device that combines Whiteboard, audio and visual conferencing, applications, projection, cross platform integration and best‐in‐class hardware ‐ providing a truly engaging and innovative education experience.
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. They also educate students on academic and interpersonal issues, assess and provide arrangements for students who have additional requirements, and offer assistance in the case of personal emergencies.
There are male and female dorms offering private occupancy, private with shared bath and kitchen or double occupancy. Students will also have access to a range of recreational facilities, shopping centres and food shops. There is transportation for shopping trips, and other public transportation facilities are also available and easy to use.
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 required.
International students can apply online and will also need to provide extra documentation and an application fee. Details for undergraduate and postgraduate applications are on their website. Fees will apply on top of tuition to cover student health insurance, maintenance deposit and registration fee. Further, find out more about visa requirements on their website.
Abu Dhabi University is dedicated to empowering outstanding students and offers a variety of scholarships . They work to provide equal opportunities for students interested in pursuing higher education regardless of their financial situation.
For its support and patronage of entrepreneurship, ADU was also awarded the ‘Best Supporting University for Entrepreneurship’ in the UAE and the Arab World in the Mohammed Bin Rashid Awards for Young Business Leaders.
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, they aim for a UAE-wide, truly international quality education for all students.
Abu Dhabi University provides an all-inclusive approach to student career development starting with career awareness and decision making. Their services are designed to assist students and graduates in the development, evaluation and execution of their career plans, and assist employers with internships and the recruitment of recent graduates.
Their team of career development professionals support current students and alumni to discover their career path, develop their CV, take on exciting experiential learning opportunities, meet with employers and grow their professional life now and beyond graduation.
Career services include
The ADU Innovation Center was established in 2017 to build a culture of innovation within Abu Dhabi University. It looks at ways to enrich student experience through a variety of channels including the provision of more elective courses, experimental teaching methods, value-added extracurricular activities, access to companies for real case study opportunities, peer learning, mentoring and student support, cross-course collaboration and meaningful internships. The centre also runs an entrepreneur club and an incubation programme for advanced innovators.
Their Student Employment Program (SEP) provides on-campus, part-time employment for all students who want to work and gain valuable work experience while studying at Abu Dhabi University. SEP offers an excellent opportunity for students to develop their skills and expand their work experience, working according to their preferred schedule.
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