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ABOUT

ABU DHABI UNIVERSITY

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Abu Dhabi University (ADU) was established in 2003 as progress and equipping students with the latest knowledge AACSB (USA) & EQUIS (Europe)
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a private university under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh and skills.
Hamdan Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Ruler’s Representative in Our College of Business holds dual accreditation from
Al Dhafra Region and President of ADU’s Board of Trustees. Student selection is based solely on academic ability, the AACSB in the USA and EQUIS in Europe, covering all
interest in the chosen field, and alignment with the undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral business programs.
Today, ADU is home to approximately 8,000 students from University’s philosophy, values, and goals.
over 100 nationalities across its three campuses: Abu Only 1% of business schools worldwide have both
Dhabi, Al Ain, and Dubai. accreditations.
The University has five colleges: the College of Arts, Institutional Licensure and
APHEA (Europe)
Education, and Social Sciences (CAESS), the College of Program Accreditation APHEA (Eur ope)
Business (COB), the College of Engineering (COE), the The BSc in Public Health is accredited by the Agency for
College of Health Sciences (CHS), and the College of Law Abu Dhabi University obtained institutional accreditation Public Health Education Accreditation (APHEA).
(COL). from the UAE’s Ministry of Education in 2003. The University
and all its programs are accredited and approved by the This accreditation promotes high standards in public health
ADU follows the American model of higher education. Most Ministry of Education education and training worldwide.
classes are taught in English, with a few offered in Arabic. All
degree programs are open to students of all nationalities In the UAE, universities must be officially licensed and have
their programs accredited to be recognised by the Ministry
At Abu Dhabi University, teaching and learning are our of Higher Education and Scientific Research WASC (USA)
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top priorities. Our faculty are internationally recognized
and play a key role in helping students learn actively and International Accreditation In 2016, ADU received full accreditation from the WASC
prepare for careers in the UAE and around the world. Senior College and University Commission, one of the
Research and scholarship are also important, as they Alongside its UAE accreditation, Abu Dhabi University six official accrediting bodies in the USA responsible for
accrediting public and private universities and colleges,
enhance graduate employability and help ensure that is committed to meeting the highest global academic as well as secondary and elementary schools, and foreign
students receive a high-quality education. Faculty standards through international accreditations institutions of American origin. ADU is the only private
involvement in research, allows them stay up to date with university in the Middle East to earn this distinction.
the latest teaching methods and developments in their ABET (USA)
ABET (USA)
fields, which improves the learning experience in the In 2022, WASC granted a 10-year reaccreditation following
classroom. ADU’s Chemical, Civil, Electrical, Computer, and Mechanical a thorough review, recognizing the strength and quality of
Everyone at ADU is encouraged to contribute to the Engineering bachelor’s programs are accredited by the ADU’s programs.
University and the wider community, supporting our Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET. The BSc in
mission to serve the UAE and its people. Information Technology is accredited by ABET’s Computing
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Accreditation Commission. IATA (Canada)
Our Philosophy ABET is a leading global accreditor for programs in science, ADU’s Department of Aviation is an authorised IATA Training
computing, engineering, and engineering technology. This Center (ATC), accredited by the International Air Transport
Abu Dhabi University is a top-quality, internationally accreditation confirms that ADU’s graduates are prepared Association.
recognized private university that supports the UAE’s social, for careers in fast-moving, high-tech industries. IATA is a global industry leader representing nearly 300
educational, cultural, and economic growth by educating airlines. Its certifications are recognized worldwide and
both UAE citizens and international students. It is managed open doors to careers in aviation, cargo, and travel
with a focus on efficiency and high standards, combining RIBA (UK)
RIBA (UK)
the best practices from American and Arabian models of
education, while reflecting the UAE’s multicultural identity. ADU’s Bachelor of Architecture program is accredited by
ADU places a high value on research and scholarship, the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA). It was the first
program in the UAE to receive this honor. RIBA accreditation
recognizing their crucial role in supporting the country’s is a mark of international quality in architectural education
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