Admissions
Abu Dhabi University admits qualified students regardless of race, sex, religion, country of origin or disability. We provide as much support as possible to students with disabilities.
Abu Dhabi University accepts applications on a rolling basis throughout the year, with intakes in the Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer. Applications should be submitted by the dates published in the Abu Dhabi University Academic
Calendar. The Admissions, Enrollment & International Relations Department will provide application forms and supplementary information, as well as the date, time, and place of the required entrance examination, if any. All
applications will be reviewed and evaluated on an individual basis.
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Undergraduate Admission
Abu Dhabi University admits qualified students to undergraduate courses in the UAE regardless of race, sex, religion, country of origin or disability. We provide as much support as possible to students with disabilities.
Abu Dhabi University accepts applications on a rolling basis throughout the year, with intakes in the Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer. Applications should be submitted by the dates published in the Abu Dhabi University Academic
Calendar.
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Admission, Enrollment and Registration
General Admission Information Application forms and supplementary information are available at the Admissions, Enrollment & International Relations Department. Applications for admission should be submitted by the dates
announced by the Admissions, Enrollment & International Relations Department.
Abu Dhabi University accepts applications on a rolling basis throughout the year, and has intakes in the Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer while one intake in the Fall semester for DBA applicants. The Admissions, Enrollment &
International Relations Department will provide the date, time, and place of the required entrance examination, if any.
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Undergraduate Admissions Procedure
- Complete and submit the online form “Application for Admission” along with a non-refundable online application fee of AED 300/ AED 400
- Include scanned copies of a valid passport and residency visa, the UAE National Identity Card, one passport-sized photograph, a certified bachelor’s degree Certificate, Transcript, and the official score report on
national or internationally-recognized tests in English Language Proficiency Requirements. An Admissions Counselor will review your application and documents to ensure they meet direct entry requirements. If you are applying
to study one of ADU’s postgraduate programs, you may be required to provide additional documents with your application.
- If your “Application for Admission” is missing any crucial documents, the Admissions Counselor will put it on hold and notify you to provide the missing documents
- Your application will then be sent to the relevant College for further evaluation. If the College accepts the application, the Admissions Counselor will process the request and you will receive a system generated email to
confirm that you have been accepted at ADU.
- The Admissions Counselor will also issue your “Admission Offer Letter” which will be sent to the email address that was included in your application. You will also receive a separate email with your designated
username and password to log on to MYADU portal for e-services such as: blackboard, PeopleSoft and email.
- You must activate designated username and password within 48 hours to register your courses and confirm your place on the program.
- If the College rejects the application, the Admissions Counselor will reject the request, and you will receive a system generated email to confirm that your application has been rejected.
Undergraduate Admissions Requirement
The Admissions Committee, comprising the Provost, Admission and Student Recruitment Associate Director, the Registrar and the appropriate College Dean, will consider the certificates issued by other educational systems, only if
they meet the conditions set by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education & Scientific Research. Ministerial Resolution No (199) in 2019 & Ministerial Decree No. 657 for 2020 dated 23/11/2020 & Ministerial Decree No. 55
for 2021 dated 4/4/2021& Ministerial Decree No. 54 for 2021.
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International Students Admission Procedure
- Complete and submit the online form “Application for Admission” along with a non-refundable online application fee of AED 300/ AED 400
- Include scanned copies of a valid passport, one passport-sized photograph, a certified bachelor’s degree Certificate, Transcript, and the official score report on internationally-recognized tests in English Language
Proficiency Requirements. An Admissions Counselor will review your application and documents to ensure they meet entry requirements and issue your “Admission Offer Letter”.
- The “Admission Offer Letter” will be sent to the email address that was included in your application, along with several forms that you will need to fill out including the Commitment Letter to submit an
Equivalency Letter, Housing Services Application, Student Support Services Consent Form, a Study Plan, ADU’s Code of Honor and the fees structure along with the requirements to apply for visa and details of ADU’s
bank account to deposit $5000
- Once we receive the forms and the deposit, the Admissions Counselor will work in collaboration with ADU’s Student Support Services Department to apply for your student visa and book your room in ADU’s dorms.
- After your student e-visa is issued by the UAE’s Ministry of Interior, we will send you a notification email to book an air ticket and come to UAE
- Upon your safe arrival to the UAE, the Admissions Counselor will enroll you in courses and coordinate with ADU’s Finance Department so you can pay the rest of your tuition fees.
ADU Opens Registration for its Undergraduate Research Competition
Abu Dhabi University Opens Registration for its Undergraduate Research Competition, which will be held under the patronage of His Excellency Hussain bin Ibrahim Al Hammadi, Minister of Education.
Abu Dhabi University (ADU), an internationally recognized academic institution for quality education and applied research, has announced that registration is now open for the seventh edition of its Undergraduate Research
Competition (URC), which will be held under the patronage of His Excellency Hussain bin Ibrahim Al Hammadi, Minister of Education. The URC will be open to undergraduate students across the UAE and other GCC countries, including
the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Sultanate of Oman. The competition aims to expand critical thinking abilities amongst undergraduate students by encouraging an innovative mindset and tackling topics of interest, providing
them with first-hand experience of scholarly exploration and scientific research.
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Abu Dhabi University's College of Engineering hosts the fourth Women in Engineering Forum 2021
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: Following the success of the Women in Engineering Forum in 2020, Abu Dhabi University (ADU) is set to host the fourth edition of the Women in Engineering Forum 2021 titled “The Contribution
of Women Engineers to Sustainable Smart Cities Pre and Post COVID-19.”
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Abu Dhabi University fosters women excellence in Engineering and Computing research
Abu Dhabi: In line with the UAE’s vision to empower women across sectors, and taking pride in its students’ achievements, Abu Dhabi University (ADU) highlights the outstanding performance of its female engineering
students in engineering and computing research.
Every year, ADU-enrolled female students in STEM take part in international and national awards bringing out their knowledge and expertise in an environment that enables them to grow, network, and discuss technical and
professional ideas. During the last few years, the proportion of females in engineering and computing programs at ADU increased by 5%. Adding to that, the overall number of female students grew by 20% in the same time frame.
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Abu Dhabi University celebrates 1,435 graduates during its 16th graduation ceremony
H.E. Dr. Ali Bin Harmal: “With every graduation ceremony, Abu Dhabi University further strengthens its place amongst the best universities nationally, regionally and internationally
The ceremony witnessed the graduation of the first cohort of the "Entrepreneurship and Innovation" concentration - Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
The graduation ceremony included 858 undergraduate students and 577 postgraduate students
Abu Dhabi University (ADU) bid farewell and good luck to 1,435 graduates in what was its 16th graduation ceremony since first opening its doors in 2003. The graduation included 858 undergraduate students and 577 postgraduate
students. A sign of the academic excellence of this year’s graduating class, 749 students were given special recognition, graduating with distinction. The ceremony also witnessed the graduation of the first cohort of
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) students with a concentration in "Entrepreneurship and Innovation". Since its establishment in 2003, ADU has graduated over 24,000 students, many who have gone on to play leading roles
across sectors and industries, both locally and globally.
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Unified Registration Link
Join Abu Dhabi University's virtual information session for our postgraduate programs in Education on 16 August at 7:30 pm. Register through the following link: https://2cm.es/tN8v.
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