Our journey began in 2003 with the launch of Abu Dhabi University’s College of Business and College of Arts & Sciences in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain. 2007 saw the addition of the College of Engineering, now the largest in the UAE, with the College of Law expanding the University’s portfolio in 2016.
With four Colleges offering over 45 undergraduate and postgraduate programs, campuses in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Dubai and Al Dhafra Region, and multiple affiliations with globally renowned institutions, a UAE-wide, truly international quality education is guaranteed. You can find out more about ADU here.
Abu Dhabi University is accredited by the UAE Ministry of Education and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). In addition, our College of Business is both EQUIS and AACSB accredited, making it among the top 1% of business schools globally.
At a program level, our College of Engineering has received international accreditation from the world-renowned ABET for many of its engineering programs, and the Bachelor of Architecture has received Part 1 validation from the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA).
ADU is also accredited and recognized across five of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, as well as Jordan, Syria and Turkey. To read more about our accreditations click here.
We know that, as well as quality, the issue of tuition fees is of high importance to parents. We assure you that our fees are competitive and also provide great value for money. Fees are based on College and/or Department classification as opposed to the course classification or level. Tuition rates for undergraduate programs vary from the tuition rates for postgraduate programs.
When preparing your university budget, it is important for you to know that the costs of books and supplies are not included in the tuition fees. There will also be other additional costs to factor in. You can find the up-to-date fee schedule here.
Abu Dhabi University is dedicated to empowering outstanding students and inspiring them to pursue their educational objectives. 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.
The scholarships offered by Abu Dhabi University are divided into five main categories as follows:
You can find out more about all our scholarship programs here
As a parent, you will naturally be concerned about the welfare of your son or daughter outside of the classroom. Please rest assured that our campus life offers fantastic opportunities to discover different cultures, meet new people, and establish life-long friendships.
ADU offers a multitude of extra-curricular activities and events. Our aim is to ensure that your child’s university journey is well-rounded – and a vibrant social life through involvement in ADU clubs and events is important for the perfect study/life balance. Becoming involved in organizing events, clubs and activities will also provide your son or daughter with valuable new skills, both business and interpersonal.
As the majority of our programs are delivered and examined in English, it is essential that the English language skills of all our students are at the required minimum level.
All students applying for admission to ADU will need to demonstrate the required level of proficiency in English through one of the following tests:
The TOEFL or IELTS tests should have been taken no more than two years prior to admission to Abu Dhabi University. You can view the minimum required scores in these tests here.
We are here to help your son or daughter with every aspect of the application process, making sure it is as stress-free as possible. Applications can be made in person at any one of our four campuses although most people prefer to apply online in this digital age. Here is what needs to be done to apply to Abu Dhabi University:
1. Use our interactive Program Finder to select program choice(s), confirm admission requirements* and review tuition fees.
2. Check the ADU Calendar to find out when the next intake will be. ADU has flexible entry pathways with start dates scheduled in fall, winter, spring and summer semesters.
3. Collect the documents required for admission and read the special notes about these documents.
Be ready to pay the application fee.
4. Click here to get started!
We welcome applications from students from educational systems around the world whose secondary school certificates are recognized by the UAE Ministry of Education. If your son or daughter is new to the UAE, we will help them with accommodation, arrange a student visa and be their sponsor if they do not have a family member or other sponsor in the UAE. We will even pick them up from Abu Dhabi airport.
If your child is an International student, we will need the following:
The fees are approximate and any remaining balance will be applied to the tuition fees.
We hope you have found all the information you need to guide your son or daughter to make the right decision about university. If you have not, please contact us. We are always happy to hear from both parents and students.
Email: Contact Us
Telephone: 800-23968 (800-ADYOU)