Abu Dhabi University has advanced 60 places in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2025, securing the 191st position globally and placing it among the top 200 universities on the world stage

According to the World University Rankings published by Times Higher Education, Abu Dhabi University has achieved the top spot in the UAE for the teaching pillar. This recognition speaks to the university's commitment to delivering high-quality education to its students and providing them with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in their chosen careers.

2025 Times Higher Education Global Employability University Ranking has once again ranked ADU as the best in the United Arab Emirates for graduate employability. This important yardstick for effective education rated ADU top in the UAE, 2nd in the GCC and 3rd in the Arab region. These results place ADU well within the top 250 universities worldwide that THE has cited for the value of its graduates an elite group of institutions led by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Oxford University. ADU has been ranked 174th among these world-leading institutions.

Abu Dhabi University is proud to be ranked 2nd globally for the most international university. 

Abu Dhabi University is ranked 4th in the UAE for research quality according to the World University Rankings published by Times Higher Education. This indicates that the research produced by Abu Dhabi University has had a significant impact in the academic community, as evidenced by the number of citations received by its publications.

Abu Dhabi University ranked among the top three Universities in the UAE.

Abu Dhabi University has ranked13 for 'International Outlook' globally.

Abu Dhabi University is proud to rank 101-125 globally for World Reputation.

The THE Rankings confirm Abu Dhabi University’s strengths in research, with over 90% of all faculty publications co-authored with international research partners.

The global rank of 172 for research quality confirms that researchers from around the world are recognizing the quality of research being conducted at Abu Dhabi University and its growing impact as a center for innovation and new ideas.

ADU ranks in the 501 globally according to the 2025 edition of the QS World University Rankings. The University has risen in the ranks by 79 spots compared to the previous year, reaching the highest-tier rank since 2014. The University performed among the Top 33% in the QS World University Rankings.

ADU ranks seventh in the UAE according to the 2025 edition of the QS World University Rankings.

ADU ranks 4th for the Employer Reputation in the UAE in the 2025 QS University Ranking 2025

ADU ranks 5th for Citations per Faculty in the UAE in the 2025 QS University Ranking 2025

ADU ranks 390 globally for Employer Reputation in the 2025 QS University Ranking 2025

ADU ranks 556 globally for Academic Reputation in the 2025 QS University Ranking 2025

ADU's continued commitment to impactful research was also recognized with a global ranking of 610 in Citations per Faculty, rising 79 places from last year

Abu Dhabi University has performed among the top 33% in the QS World University Rankings 2025, achieving the highest ranking since 2014.

ADU is recognized among the world’s top 150 universities under 50 years of age.

ADU has received an overall 5 QS Stars rating by the prestigious Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) - Stars Rating for the year 2022

ADU has received the highest rating possible across the categories of teaching, employability, internationalization, research, online learning, facilities and inclusiveness.

The 5 QS Stars rating reflects ADU's superior performance across key indicators that are vital to the success of a higher education institution. These include the internationalization category, in which ADU received a full score for both student and faculty international diversity, international collaborations and international support center.

ADU also achieved 100% in the teaching category for both student and teaching satisfaction. The University earned 100% in employer reputation and career service support under the employability category, as well as in the facilities category for library expenditure, student clubs and societies.

ADU has been recognized for its excellence in online learning, earning the highest rating of 5 stars by the prestigious Quacquarelli Symonds - QS Stars Rating for year 2021. 

ADU has achieved an outstanding overall score of 95% in the Online Learning category.

ADU achieved a full score in student faculty engagement, student interaction, student services and technology, online outsourcing and commitment to online learning.

Computer Science & Information Systems (first-time entry) secured the position 551-600 Globally and 8th in the UAE in QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024. 

Abu Dhabi University is ranked in the top 151-200 universities globally rising by 100 places and 1st in the UAE according to the QS World University Rankings by Subject in Business and Management Studies.

Abu Dhabi University is ranked in the top 288 universities globally (up 163 places) and 1st in the UAE according to the QS World University Rankings by Subject in Social Sciences and Management.

On its debut in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024, ADU's College of Business Accounting and Finance ranked 251-300 Globally and 2nd in the UAE. 

ADU is ranking first in the UAE for citations per paper and, second for the H-index research indicators for Business and Management subject area.

Abu Dhabi University is ranked in the top 401-450 universities globally and 5th in the UAE according to the QS World University Rankings by Subject in Engineering-Mechanical, Aeronautical and Manufacturing.

Engineering: Electrical and Electronic subject secured the rank of 501-530 Globally and 6th in the UAE (first-time entry) in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024. 

Abu Dhabi University ranked 12th out of 246 institutions in the Arab Region across 20 locations, marking an impressive advancement of 11 places.

Abu Dhabi University ranked 4th in the UAE out of 246 institutions across 20 locations. 

Abu Dhabi University ranked 1st in the UAE for International Faculty Ratio. 

Abu Dhabi University ranked 4th in the UAE for Employer Reputation. 

Abu Dhabi University ranked 6th for International Faculty Ratio and 14th for International Student Ratio in the Arab Region.

The College of Business's Master of Business Administration (MBA) program has achieved remarkable success in the QS Global MBA Rankings 2025, securing the 8^th position in the Middle East & Africa and top 151-200 globally. This prestigious ranking reaffirms the university's dedication to providing students with advanced, competitive, and accredited programs that empower them with the essential knowledge and skills for a prosperous career in the job market.

On its debut, ADU's Business Administration discipline achieved an impressive ranking in the 201-300 range globally and has been the only university ranked in the UAE according to the Shanghai 2024 Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (GRAS). 

On its debut, ADU's management discipline ranked in the global 401-500 range and equal second in the UAE according to the Shanghai 2024 Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (GRAS).