Programs for International Students

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Welcome

Prof Ghassan W

Welcoming you to Abu Dhabi University (ADU),

I look forward to welcoming you to Abu Dhabi University (ADU), an institution that is rated in the top 200 globally (THE World University Rankings 2025) and ten internationally (QS World University Rankings) for student and faculty diversity and for seven consecutive years has been rated among the world’s top universities. Given our diversity, no matter which country you are from, you will be at home with us and have the opportunity to make new friends from diverse backgrounds for life.

We are a comprehensive University offering cutting edge programs in engineering and applied sciences; business, finance and economics; the built environment, including architecture; health sciences; law; and arts and sciences. Committed to offering internationally respected education, we are accredited by the UAE’s Commission of Academic Accreditation and by the US based Western Association of Schools and Colleges (the State of California’s accrediting body). In business we are among the world’s two percent of business schools that enjoy both the AACSB and EQUIS accreditation. Most of our engineering programs hold ABET accreditation and our program in architecture is unique in the UAE in holding the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) validation. Although we have demanding standards, by graduating with us, your degree will be respected across the world and open doors to postgraduate education and competitive employment. It’s not surprising therefore that our alumni are found in influential positions within and beyond the region. As an alumnus of Abu Dhabi University you will join our community which will support you throughout your career development with lifelong learning opportunities.

However, life at ADU isn’t all about work and no play. As a student, you will play a part in University governance and learn from participating in clubs, societies and sporting activities. We have among the best sporting facilities among UAE universities, including an international standard cricket pitch, a FIFA standard football pitch, an outdoor running track, tennis courts and other facilities. Our students do us proud in inter-university sporting and other competitions; in academic, research and innovation competitions; in debating, volunteering and entrepreneurship. We invest in an outstanding student experience and our graduates leave us not only with outstanding academic education, but also with transferable work-skills to excel in the competitive job market.

Thank you for considering Abu Dhabi University and good luck with your application.

Sincerely
Professor Ghassan Aouad

Chancellor & Acting Provost, Abu Dhabi University

We are a comprehensive University offering cutting edge programs for international students to study in the UAE, in engineering and applied sciences; business, finance and economics; the built environment, including architecture; health sciences; law; and arts and sciences.

Special Approvals for Study at Abu Dhabi University

Country-Level Endorsement

Abu Dhabi University holds international recognition with accreditations at the institutional, college, and program levels. Additionally, it has received national accreditation from the CAA at the Ministry of Education in the UAE. For certain countries, special approvals are necessary, and we are delighted to announce that we have secured approvals from these countries which include China, Bahrain, KSA, and Turkmenistan for all our programs.

Additionally, Kuwait has included Abu Dhabi University in the list of recommended institutions for nine programs:

Don't miss this opportunity. Enroll now and be part of a globally recognized institution! For more details, kindly contact Mr. Amit Sharma, International Student Recruitment Manager at international.office@adu.ac.ae /+971 564000579.

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At Abu Dhabi University we run programs at both undergraduate and postgraduate level, as well as academic programs for the Military College. We offer 55 different programs delivered within our four Colleges.

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Most of our engineering programs hold ABET accreditation and our program in architecture is unique in the UAE in holding the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) validation.

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