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ABOUT

ABU DHABI UNIVERSITY

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