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professional bodies, including RIBA, IEEE, ASCE, ASME, and • Lifelong Learning Opportunities: Micro- additionally enjoy program-specific world-class accreditation architecture, founded for the advancement of architecture
AIChE. credentials provide transparent mechanisms for professional by some of the best accrediting bodies of engineering, under its charter granted in 1837 and Supplemental Charter
advancement and are accessible to current students, computing, and architecture programs in the world. granted in 1971.
Through partnerships with international universities and alumni, and the general public seeking structured learning
research centers, our highly qualified professors and opportunities. ABET, an accrediting agency for programs in applied and RIBA Validation is a peer review process that monitors
researchers ensure students gain practical work experience, natural science, computing, engineering, and engineering compliance with internationally recognized minimum
build professional networks, and solve real-world problems technology is recognized as an accreditor by the prestigious standards in architectural education and encourages
through capstone design projects and effective internship Concentrations in the College of Council for Higher Education Accreditation based in the USA. excellence and diversity in student achievement. The COE
programs. I invite all students to join this robust, resourceful It is widely considered the golden standard of engineering Bachelor of Architecture program is RIBA-accredited.
community of learners, faculty, alumni, and partners on Engineering accreditation around the world. All COE engineering
their journey through these transformative engineering In response to the strong market demand for talent in programs are designed to meet and exceed ABET criteria International Air Transport Association (IATA, Canada);
programs. emerging engineering areas, the College of Engineering and requirements. Most of our engineering programs Authorized Training Center (ATC) Accreditation
offers students the opportunity to acquire advanced are already ABET-accredited or are new and awaiting the ADU has received the accreditation as an Authorized Training
knowledge and skills by pursuing a concentration as part graduation of the first cohort before applying to ABET. The Center (ATC) on the 29th August 2019 from the International
college employs several ABET Program Evaluators.
Micro-credentials of their Bachelor of Science programs. The following Our degree programs in Chemical Engineering, Civil Air Transport Association (IATA). This refers in particular to
the Department of Aviation.
concentrations are accredited and will appear on student
The College of Engineering offers micro-credentials academic records: Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, IATA was founded in 1945 and currently has 354 airlines as
embedded within existing academic programs. Constructed • Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering - and Mechanical Engineering have been accredited by the members (as of May 2025). IATA is the prime facilitator for
from rigorously assessed, credit-bearing courses, these Artificial Intelligence Concentration Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, and its inter-airline co-operation in promoting safe, reliable, secure
micro-credentials are designed to formally recognize clusters Bachelor’s degree program in Information Technology by and economical air services for the benefit of the world’s
of specialized competencies that complement degree- • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering - Robotics the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, the global consumers. IATA diplomas and certificates guarantee high
level qualifications and respond to evolving workforce and and Automation Concentration accreditor of college and university programs in applied and standards of training and have gained worldwide recognition
industry needs. By emphasizing employability-oriented natural science, computing, engineering, and engineering and acceptance as a quality product by the world’s airlines
and applied competencies, these micro-credentials directly • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering - technology. and industry associations.
strengthen a student’s employability through applied, Industrial Mechatronics Concentration
industry-relevant learning. Ultimately, they provide a flexible • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering - ABET accreditation assures that programs meet standards
and transparent mechanism for recognizing focused skills Metallurgy Concentration to produce graduates ready to enter critical technical
that support student development, lifelong learning, and fields that are leading the way in innovation and emerging
professional advancement. • Bachelor of Science in Information Technology with technologies, and anticipating the welfare and safety needs College Vision and Mission
Concentration in Cybersecurity of the public.
• Bachelor of Science in Information Technology with ABET accreditation facts: The vision of the COE is to be internationally recognized
Available Micro-Credentials: Concentration in Game Development • Accrediting institutions for over 80 years for high quality engineering education, applied research,
1. Deep Learning and Applications Micro-Credential • Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering with • ABET has ISO 9001:2015 Certification committed to innovation and contributions to advancing regional
development.
2. Cybersecurity Essentials: Protecting Digital Assets Concentration in Big Data Analytics total quality management The mission of the COE at Abu Dhabi University is to
Micro-Credential • Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering with • Currently accredits 4,307 programs at 846 colleges in educate highly qualified engineering graduates and conduct
3. Intelligent Mechatronics Micro-Credential Concentration in Web and Mobile Applications 41 countries innovative applied research, meeting the industrial and
Development. economic development needs of the UAE, the region, and
4. Quality and Optimization of Engineering Systems • Approximately 85,000 students graduate from ABET- the international community.
Micro-Credential • Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering- Water accredited programs each year
Technology Concentration.
5. AI and Digital Technologies Micro-Credential • Assurance that programs meet the quality standards of Objectives
the related profession
6. Industry-Ready Engineer Micro-Credential
Accreditation • Ensures programs are leading the way in innovation The objectives of the COE are to:
and emerging technologies
Accreditation is a testament of program and graduate 1. Be recognized as the center of academic excellence in
How Micro-Credentials Impact a Student’s Degree Record: quality. It gives employers, parents, students, and graduate • Assessment criteria developed by technical engineering education in UAE and one of the best in
• Official Recognition: Micro-credentials are officially schools a piece of mind that they have made the right professionals the Arab world;
recorded alongside the student’s degree to formally choice in selecting employees or graduate school applicants. • Guarantees high quality learning in technical education 2. Develop and maintain comprehensive engineering
recognize. All COE programs are accredited by the Commission for programs with world class curricula;
Academic Accreditation of the Ministry of Education in the • Accreditation by a network of more than 2,200 experts
• Integration with the Study Plan: They offer flexible, UAE. Additionally, COE programs are reviewed and approved from academia, government, and industry 3. Develop and maintain world-class facilities for
career-aligned skill pathways embedded within existing by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges in the engineering education;
degree plans, USA as part of ADU’s institutional accreditation. COE students • International quality standards, respected worldwide
4. Hire, motivate, and reward superior faculty members;
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) is a global
professional membership body driving excellence in 5. Produce graduates with the ability to analyze, design,
test and implement high quality engineering solutions

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