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ABU DHABI UNIVERSITY
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The statements set forth in this catalog are for informational purposes only and should not be
construed as the basis of a contract between the student and Abu Dhabi University. While the
University expects to operate in keeping with the provisions set out in this catalog, it reserves the
right to change any provision listed at any point in time during the year, to best serve the academic
interest of the students. Such change may include, but is not limited to, academic requirements for
graduation. Every effort will be made to keep students informed of any such changes. Information on
changes will be circularized and kept available in the Office of the Registrar and/or each Dean’s Office.
It is important that each student be aware of his or her individual responsibility to keep apprised of
current policies and requirements.
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NATIONAL ACCREDITATION:
Abu Dhabi University is licensed by the United Arab Emirates Ministry of Education, and all of its degree programs
have received accreditation by the Ministry of Education, Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK), and
Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA).
INTERNATIONAL ACCREDITATION:
ADU is the only national private University in the UAE and was one of the youngest in the world under 15 years old to
receive international academic accreditation from the “Western Association of Schools and Colleges: Senior College
and University Commission - WSCUC”. ADU’s international accreditation is for a period of 6 years, and was awarded
for the University’s success in upholding the highest international academic standards of higher education institutions
worldwide in teaching, scientific research and community service and for its commitment to three core values: student
learning and success outcomes, quality and improvement, and institutional integrity, sustainability and accountability.
ADU’s College of Business is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and the
prestigious EFMD Quality Improvement System (EQUIS) for all its undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Only 1%
of business schools worldwide have this double accreditation. Additionally, the College of Engineering has also earned
the accreditation of the world renowned Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) and Computing Accreditation
Commission (CAC) of ABET for six of its engineering programs. ADU houses the only architecture program to hold
accreditation by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA). The College of Health Sciences has earned accreditation
from the Agency for Public Health Education Accreditation (APHEA). Our Aviation Department in particular has also
received the accreditation as an Authorized Training Center (ATC) from the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
SHEIKH KHALIFA EXCELLENCE AWARD (SKEA):
In 2010, Abu Dhabi University outdid a large number of industrial and developmental institutions in the country and
became the first higher education institution to win the prestigious Sheikh Khalifa Excellence Award for pursuing
excellence in all of its operations while achieving its primary strategic objectives and goals.
MOHAMMED BIN RASHID AL MAKTOUM BUSINESS AWARDS:
At the conclusion of The World Entrepreneurship Forum 2013, Abu Dhabi University was awarded “Best Supporting
University for Entrepreneurship” in the UAE and the Arab World during the Mohammed Bin Rashid Award for Young
Business Leaders in its 8th cycle. Organized by the Mohammad Bin Rashid Establishment for Small and Medium Size
Enterprises Development, the awards held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al
Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, recognize individuals and organizations
who contribute to the development of SME sectors in the country, which earned ADU this significant achievement.
QUACQUARELLI SYMONDS (QS):
For the eleventh year in a row, Abu Dhabi University has been ranked as a top higher education institution in the
Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings since 2012-2013. This year, it ranked 580th globally, rising by 100
spots from the previous cycle. Moreover, ADU also ranked in QS’s top 150 leading institutions under 50 years, the top
31 universities in the Arab World, and the top 7 in the UAE. Abu Dhabi University has also received a 5 QS Stars rating
for 2022. ADU’s Business and Management Studies climbed at least 250 spots in the QS by subject rankings and is now
ranked 251-300 globally and 2nd nationally. In its first entry, the Social Sciences and Management program ranked 451-
500 globally and 3rd in the UAE, while the Engineering-Mechanical, Aeronautical, and Manufacturing program ranked
451-500 globally and 5th in the UAE.
TIMES HIGHER EDUCATION (THE) WORLD UNIVERSITY RANKINGS:
ADU is among the top 3 universities in the UAE and ranks globally at 301-350. It holds the number one position in the
UAE for the teaching pillar. In the prestigious THE Asia Ranking, it secures the 59th position, placing us among the top
0.4% of institutions in the region. ADU has also made an impressive debut in THE Young University Rankings 2023 for
the world’s best universities that are under 50 years old or younger, ranking 58th globally. ADU ranks 2nd in the UAE
and 264th globally for its research influence or citations. With over 100 nationalities, ADU is ranked 2nd regionally
and 14th globally in the THE Rankings for the highest proportion of international students. The College of Business is
ranked as the number one in the UAE and among the top 151-175 academic institutions in the world for business and
economics. ADU’s graduates are highly employable, ranking first in the UAE for graduate employability (THE graduate
report). Cementing its global reputation, ADU ranks 2nd in the UAE and 10th globally for international outlook.
THE BIZZ AWARDS:
Organized by the World Confederation of Businesses (WORLDCOB), the prestigious Bizz award recognizes companies
and organizations for innovation, business excellence and outstanding management performance, making Abu Dhabi
University one of the first higher education institutions to ever receive the Bizz award in the Middle East region for three
years running, including the recognition of the “Inspirational Company” in the Bizz Awards 2012.