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Strategic Goals

1. Sustainability

Abu Dhabi University embraces its leadership role in taking action to address the sustainability
challenges of the 21st century. In alignment with the UAE’s commitment to investing in
sustainability and striving to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals, ADU has
developed a Year of Sustainability strategy based on three pillars: Environment and Operations,
Social and Community, and Education and Research, to guide our activities over the coming
years.

2. Student Success and Experience
At Abu Dhabi University, students are at the heart of everything we do. We enable students
to realize their full potential through supportive in-person and online learning environments,
fulfilling and vibrant campus life, and co-curricular and extra-curricular activities. Our learning
environment supports our students to thrive and develop into career-ready professionals able
to effectively contribute to the economy and society.

3. Teaching and Learning

Students, alumni, and partners know and value us for our excellent teaching, our international
outlook, and our delivery of fulfilling, high-quality, flexible programs relevant to the needs of
today and tomorrow. We employ effective research-informed teaching and learning methods
to deliver our high quality, internationally recognized degrees, and develop and nurture
strategic partnerships to enhance our academic reputation, brand value, and reach in both
face-to-face and online delivery models.
4. Research and Innovation

Our research contributes to knowledge creation, teaching and learning, the economy,
and society. Our commitment to research and discovery ensures we are innovative in our
programs, advanced in our teaching methods, and relevant to the markets and customers
we serve. We contribute to the socio-economic agenda with targeted research and creative
solutions that address our partners’ needs, and promote research and innovation aligned with
program priorities.

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