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ABOUT

ABU DHABI UNIVERSITY

Abu Dhabi University (ADU) was chartered as a private Abu Dhabi University first and foremost is an institution Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, the global WASC (Western Association of Schools and
institution of higher learning in the year 2003 under the where teaching and learning are paramount. Faculty that accreditor of college and university programs in applied and College, USA) Accreditation
patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, are hired are of international status and they enhance the natural science, computing, engineering, and engineering
Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region and President active learning of Abu Dhabi University students, preparing technology. In 2016, Abu Dhabi University was granted full accreditation
of ADU’s Board of Regents Members. Abu Dhabi University them for the various career challenges of the UAE and of status by the Commission for Senior Colleges and
currently serves over 7,577 students from over 80 different the global economy. Scholarship and research are valued ABET accreditation assures that programs meet standards Universities of the Western Association of Schools
nationalities at three campuses, in Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi, because they bring an intrinsic value to the institution and to produce graduates ready to enter critical technical and Colleges (WASC). WASC is one of the six official
in Al Ain and Knowledge Park, Dubai. the degree programs in which students are studying. The fields that are leading the way in innovation and emerging academic bodies in the United States, responsible for the
active research role of ADU faculty allows them to remain technologies, and anticipating the welfare and safety needs accreditation of public and private universities and colleges,
Abu Dhabi University consists of five Colleges: the College current in pedagogy and in their field of expertise, thus of the public. secondary and elementary schools, and foreign institutions
of Arts and Sciences (CAS), the College of Business (COB), enhancing classroom experience with the most recent of American origin.
the College of Engineering (COE), the College of Health developments in scientific and technological fields. Service RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects)
Sciences (CHS) and the College of Law (COL). Education to the University and the community are part of the Accreditation ADU is the only private university in the Middle East to have
at ADU follows the American university system, with the responsibility of all in the academic community in support achieved the distinction of WASC accreditation.
language of instruction normally being English with Arabic of the overall mission of the University to promote the Abu Dhabi University’s Bachelor of Architecture program is In 2022, following a stringent and comprehensive
in a few cases and its degree programs are open to students welfare of the UAE and its people. accredited by the Royal Institute of British Architects ( RIBA), reaccreditation review process, the Commission recognized
of all nationalities. making it the first and only program in the UAE to receive ADU for its outstanding quality and confirmed reaccreditation
this accreditation. for a full 10 years, an achievement reflective of WASC’s
Abu Dhabi University Philosophy Institutional Licensure and RIBA accreditation is one of the highest accolades awarded confidence in ADU and in the high caliber of its programs.
to an architecture program, and is based on the assurance
The founders of Abu Dhabi University and its Board of Program Accreditation of international quality standards in architectural education. International Air Transport Association (IATA,
Regents members strongly believe that the UAE society is Any institution located in the UAE that issues academic Canada); Authorized Training Center (ATC)
in need of a first class, internationally-recognized, private degrees, certificates, or diplomas must be licensed and AACSB (USA) & EQUIS (European) Accreditation Accreditation
university that will contribute to advancing the social, have its programs accredited in order to be officially
educational, cultural and economic interests of the nation. recognized by the UAE Ministry of Education. Abu Dhabi The College of Business at Abu Dhabi University is accredited ADU has received the accreditation as an Authorized
As such, ADU aims to promote the well-being of the country University obtained institutional accreditation from the by both the US-based AACSB and the EU-based EQUIS for Training Center (ATC) on the 29th August 2019 from the
through the education of its citizens and others who wish to UAE’s Ministry of Education in 2003. The University and all of its Bachelors, Masters, and Doctoral programs in International Air Transport Association (IATA). This refers in
take advantage of the offerings available at the University. all its programs are accredited and approved by the UAE Business. Only 1% of business schools worldwide have this particular to the Department of Aviation.
double accreditation.
Abu Dhabi University is an institution of higher education Ministry of Education. IATA was founded in 1945 and currently has 299 airlines
that is run in a business-like manner to ensure maximum as members (as of April 2020). IATA is the prime facilitator
efficiency of operation. It is a UAE institution utilizing the International Accreditation APHEA (Agency for Public Health Education for inter-airline co-operation in promoting safe, reliable,
best of the American, British and Arab models of higher Accreditation (APHEA) secure and economical air services for the benefit of
education while operating in a multicultural Arab country. In addition to its UAE accreditation, Abu Dhabi University has Abu Dhabi University’s Bachelor of Science in Public Health the world’s consumers. IATA diplomas and certificates
ADU is a comprehensive institution, where scholarship been committed to obtaining accreditation by international program is accredited by Agency of Public Health Education guarantee high standards of training and have gained
and applied research are valued for their promotion of the university-accrediting bodies. Accreditation (APHEA). worldwide recognition and acceptance as a quality product
economic and social welfare of the UAE, as well as for their ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and by the world’s airlines and industry associations. These are
role in providing the most up to date knowledge and modern Technology, USA) Accreditation APHEA Accreditation is aimed at supporting the continued important qualifications for anyone wishing to upgrade his/
tools to the student body. The language of instruction in amelioration of education and training for public health her professional competence or start a career in the travel,
the courses at ADU is English, with the exception of the Law Abu Dhabi University’s Bachelor’s degree programs workforces throughout the world by providing an cargo or aviation industry.
Postgraduate and a few other programs. in Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical international and transparent quality recognition.
Admission is open to students of all nationalities that qualify, Engineering, Computer Engineering, and Mechanical
and is based on academic ability and interest in a field of Engineering have been accredited by the Engineering
Accreditation Commission of ABET, and its Bachelor’s
study in the context of the philosophy, vision, core values,
mission, strategic goals, and objectives of the institution. degree program in Information Technology by the

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