Abu Dhabi University
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates • Founded 2003 • World Rank #2789
Overview
Founded in 2003, the Abu Dhabi University is a for-profit private higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large city of Abu Dhabi (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants).
This institution also has a branch campus in Al Ain. Officially licensed by the Ministry of Education of the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi University (ADU) is a small-sized coeducational Emirati higher education institution.
Abu Dhabi University (ADU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 21-year-old Emirati higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.
International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.
ADU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
Location & Contact
The geographic and contact details below cover where Abu Dhabi University is and how to reach its administrative offices. Campus emergency contact is typically distinct from general inquiries.
Academic Details
Abu Dhabi University's institutional metrics and recognition context. Recognition reciprocity matters for credential portability — check whether your home country accepts Abu Dhabi University's qualifications.
Academic Structures
Abu Dhabi University's teaching architecture in the units below. New faculties (formed in the last decade) signal where the institution is investing for the future.
Unit 3 items
- College of Arts and Sciences
- College of Business Administration
- College of Engineering and Computer Science
Degrees
Abu Dhabi University's qualifications are listed below by level, so you can quickly find the route that matches your study stage. Some levels feed naturally into the next, while others stand alone.
Bachelor's 16 programs
Bachelor's programmes build foundational expertise, preparing graduates for entry-level professional roles and further postgraduate study.
- Accountancy
- Business Administration
- Business Computing
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Construction Engineering
- Education
- English
- Finance
- Interior Design
- Landscape Architecture
- Law
- Management
- Marketing
- Public Health
Master's 16 programs
Master's programmes develop advanced specialised expertise, suited to senior industry positions and applied research.
- Business Administration
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Science
- Education
- Educational Administration
- Engineering Management
- Finance
- Human Resources
- Information Technology
- Law
- Mechanical Engineering
- Private Law
- Public Law
- Special Education
- Translation and Interpretation
- Transport Management
Faculties & Divisions
All faculties operate under Ministry of Education of the United Arab Emirates.
Business (College) 6 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Accountancy
- Business Administration
- Finance
- Human Resources
- Management
- Marketing
Common Career Paths
- Business Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Strategy Consultant
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Communication and Media (College) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Mass Communication
- Media Studies
Common Career Paths
- Journalist
- Public Relations Specialist
- Content Strategist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Education, Humanities and Social Sciences (College) 4 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Communication Studies
- English
- Environmental Studies
- Public Relations
Common Career Paths
- Teacher
- Educational Administrator
- Curriculum Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Engineering (College) 7 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Architecture
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Information Technology
- Interior Design
- Mechanical Engineering
Common Career Paths
- Engineer
- Project Manager
- Technical Consultant
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Law (College) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Law
Common Career Paths
- Lawyer
- Legal Consultant
- Compliance Officer
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Pharmacy (College) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Pharmacy
Common Career Paths
- Pharmacist
- Clinical Pharmacist
- Pharmaceutical Researcher
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Programs Offered
All active programmes at Abu Dhabi University are listed by degree level. Cross-reference against the divisions section to identify which faculty owns each programme — that determines admissions handling.
Bachelor's Degree
43 programmes
Abu Dhabi University runs 43 programmes at bachelor's level — undergraduate programmes that usually span three to four years and serve as the standard entry route into a profession or further study.
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION IN FIELD TEACHER بكالوريوس التربية في معلم مجال Education & Teaching English
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN ENGLISH بكالوريوس الآداب في اللغة الإنجليزية English Language Studies English
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER ENGINEERING بكالوريوس العلوم في هندسة الحاسوب Engineering & Technology English
BACHELOR OF MILITARY SCIENCES AND ADMINISTRATION بكالوريوس في العلوم والإدارة العسكرية Business & Management English
BACHELOR OF ARCHITECTURE بكالوريوس في العمارة Arts, Design & Architecture English
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE بكالوريوس العلوم في العلوم البيئية Environmental Sciences English
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING بكالوريوس العلوم في الهندسة الكهربائية Engineering & Technology English
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION IN HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT بكالوريوس إدارة الأعمال في إدارة الموارد البشرية Business & Management English
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION IN FINANCE AND FINTECH بكالوريوس إدارة الأعمال في المالية والتكنولوجيا المالية Business & Management English
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION IN MARKETING بكالوريوس إدارة الأعمال في التسويق Business & Management English
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION IN MANAGEMENT بكالوريوس إدارة الأعمال في الإدارة Business & Management English
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE بكالوريوس العلوم في التنسيق المعماري Arts, Design & Architecture English
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN INTERIOR DESIGN بكالوريوس العلوم في التصميم الداخلي Arts, Design & Architecture English
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT بكالوريوس العلوم في إدارة البناء Business & Management English
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION IN ACCOUNTING بكالوريوس إدارة الأعمال في المحاسبة Business & Management English
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION بكالوريوس العلوم في إدارة الأعمال Business & Management English
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN PUBLIC RELATIONS AND COMMUNICATION بكالوريوس الآداب في العلاقات العامة والاتصال Communication Studies English
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN INFORMATION SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY بكالوريوس العلوم في تكنولوجيا نظم المعلومات Computer Science & IT English
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION IN MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS بكالوريوس إدارة الأعمال في إدارة نظم المعلومات Business & Management English
BACHELOR OF MILITARY SCIENCES AND MANAGEMENT بكالوريوس في العلوم العسكرية والإدارة المتخصصة Business & Management English
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING بكالوريوس العلوم في الهندسة الكيميائية Engineering & Technology English
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN ARTS, CULTURE AND HERITAGE MANAGEMENT بكالوريوس آداب في إدارة الفنون والثقافة والتراث Social & Cultural Studies English
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN DIGITAL MEDIA AND STRATEGIC COMMUNICATION بكالوريوس الآداب في الإعلام الرقمي والاتصال الاستراتيجي Communication Studies English
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PUBLIC HEALTH بكالوريوس العلوم في الصحة العامة Health Sciences English
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN AVIATION بكالوريوس العلوم في الطيران Engineering & Technology English
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN PERSIAN LANGUAGE بكالوريوس الآداب في اللغة الفارسية English Language Studies English
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SAFETY بكالوريوس العلوم في الصحة والسلامة البيئية Health Sciences English
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION بكالوريوس في إدارة الأعمال Business & Management English
BACHELOR OF MASS COMMUNICATION (ARABIC) البكالوريوس في الإعلام Communication Studies English
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION IN DIGITAL MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS بكالوريوس إدارة الأعمال في إتصالات التسويق الإلكتروني Business & Management English
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING بكالوريوس العلوم في الهندسة الصناعية Engineering & Technology English
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN HUMAN NUTRITION AND DIETETICS بكالوريوس العلوم في التغذية والحميات Health Sciences English
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES بكالوريوس العلوم في علوم المختبرات الطبية Health Sciences English
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MOLECULAR AND MEDICAL GENETICS بكالوريوس العلوم في علم الوراثة الجزيئية والطبية Health Sciences English
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CYBERSECURITY ENGINEERING بكالوريوس العلوم في هندسة أمن الفضاء الإلكتروني Engineering & Technology English
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING بكالوريوس العلوم في الهندسة الطبية والحيوية Engineering & Technology English
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN SOFTWARE ENGINEERING بكالوريوس العلوم في هندسة البرمجيات Engineering & Technology English
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS بكالوريوس الآداب في العلاقات الدولية Social & Cultural Studies English
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN PSYCHOLOGY بكالوريوس الآداب في علم النفس Social & Cultural Studies English
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN RENEWABLE AND SUSTAINABLE ENERGY ENGINEERING بكالوريوس العلوم في هندسة الطاقة المتجددة والمستدامة Engineering & Technology English
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ENGINEERING بكالوريوس العلوم في هندسة الذكاء الاصطناعي Engineering & Technology English
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY AND MENTAL HEALTH بكالوريوس العلوم في علم النفس السريري والصحة العقلية Health Sciences English
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN VIDEO GAME DESIGN بكالوريوس الآداب في تصميم ألعاب الفيديو Computer Science & IT English
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Master's Degree
31 programmes
Abu Dhabi University provides 31 programmes at master's level for graduates who want to specialise further or strengthen their standing for doctoral applications.
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN FINANCE ماجستير العلوم في المالية Business & Management English
MASTER OF HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT ماجستير في إدارة الموارد البشرية Business & Management English
MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE ماجستير الآداب في تدريس اللغة الإنجليزية كلغة أجنبية English Language Studies English
MASTER OF ARTS IN TRANSLATION ماجستير الآداب في الترجمة Islamic & Quranic Studies English
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER SCIENCE ماجستير العلوم في علوم الحاسب الآلي Computer Science & IT English
MASTER OF EDUCATION IN EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP ماجستير التربية في القيادة التربوية Education & Teaching English
MASTER OF EDUCATION IN TEACHING AND LEARNING ماجستير التربية في التعليم والتعلم Education & Teaching English
MASTER OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS ماجستير العلاقات الدولية Social & Cultural Studies English
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CIVIL ENGINEERING ماجستير العلوم في الهندسة المدنية Engineering & Technology English
MASTER OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT ماجستير في إدارة المشاريع Business & Management English
EXECUTIVE MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION ماجستير إدارة الأعمال التنفيذي Business & Management English
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN SPECIAL EDUCATION ماجستير العلوم في التربية الخاصة Education & Teaching English
MASTER OF HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (IN ARABIC FOR MILITARY) ماجستير في إدارة الموارد البشرية - باللغة العربية للعسكريين Business & Management English
MASTER OF PUBLIC LAW الماجستير في القانون العام Law English
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY UPDT Computer Science & IT English
MASTER OF PRIVATE LAW الماجستير في القانون الخاص Law English
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN SUSTAINABLE ARCHITECTURE ماجستير العلوم في العمارة المستدامة Arts, Design & Architecture English
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING ماجستير العلوم في الهندسة الكهربائية و الحاسوبية Engineering & Technology English
MASTER OF ENGINEERING IN ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING ماجستير الهندسة في الهندسة الكهربائية وهندسة الحاسوب Engineering & Technology English
MASTER OF STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP ماجستير في القيادة الاستراتيجية Business & Management English
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING ماجستير العلوم في الهندسة الميكانيكية Engineering & Technology English
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ماجستير العلوم في الذكاء الاصطناعي Computer Science & IT English
MASTER OF LAW IN CYBERLAW AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ماجستير القانون في القانون السيبراني والذكاء الاصطناعي Law English
MASTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH ماجستير في الصحة العامة Health Sciences English
MASTER OF ARTS IN DIGITAL COMMUNICATION AND TECHNOLOGY ماجستير الآداب في الاتصال الرقمي والتكنولوجيا Arts, Design & Architecture English
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN STRATEGIC DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION ماجستير العلوم في التحول الرقمي الاستراتيجي Business & Management English
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN FINANCIAL TECHNOLOGY ماجستير العلوم في التكنولوجيا المالية Business & Management English
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CYBERSECURITY ماجستير العلوم في الأمن السيبراني Computer Science & IT English
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN HEALTHCARE LEADERSHIP ماجستير العلوم في قيادة الرعاية الصحية Health Sciences English
MASTER OF ARTS IN APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS ماجستير الآداب في تحليل السلوك التطبيقي Social & Cultural Studies English
MASTER OF EDUCATION IN EDUCATIONAL TECH-NOLOGIES AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ماجستير في التربية في تكنولوجيا التعليم والذكاء الاصطناعي Education & Teaching English
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Doctorate
5 programmes
Abu Dhabi University offers 5 programmes at doctoral level — the highest academic tier, centred on original research that contributes new knowledge to a field.
DOCTORATE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION دكتوراه في إدارة الأعمال Business & Management English
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN EDUCATION دكتوراه الفلسفة في التربية Education & Teaching English
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN LAW دكتوراه الفلسفة في القانون Law English
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT دكتوراه الفلسفة في الإدارة الهندسية Engineering & Technology English
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN INTELLIGENT SYSTEMS ENGINEERING دكتوراة الفلسفة في هندسة الأنظمة الذكية Engineering & Technology English
No programmes match your filter in this level.
Associate, Certificate & Other Qualifications
10 programmes
Abu Dhabi University offers 10 programmes as shorter-cycle and preparatory qualifications, a flexible tier for skills-focused learners or those bridging into undergraduate study.
PROFESSIONAL DIPLOMA IN TEACHING (ARABIC) الدبلوم المهني في التدريس (اللغة العربية) Education & Teaching English
DIPLOMA OF REGISTERED NURSING دبلوم في التمريض Health Sciences English
DIPLOMA IN EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES دبلوم في خدمات الطوارئ الطبية Health Sciences English
PROFESSIONAL POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN TEACHING دبلوم الدراسات العليا المهني في التدريس Education & Teaching English
PROFESSIONAL DIPLOMA IN TEACHING الدبلوم المهني في التدريس Education & Teaching English
ASSOCIATE DEGREE IN ACCOUNTING الدبلوم المشارك في المحاسبة Business & Management English
ASSOCIATE DEGREE IN DIGITAL MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS الدبلوم المشارك في التسويق الرقمي والاتصالات Business & Management English
ASSOCIATE DEGREE IN FINANCE الدبلوم المشارك في المالية Business & Management English
ASSOCIATE DEGREE IN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT الدبلوم المشارك في إدارة الموارد البشرية Business & Management English
ASSOCIATE DEGREE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION الدبلوم المشارك في إدارة الأعمال Business & Management English
No programmes match your filter in this level.
How to apply to Abu Dhabi University
What applying to Abu Dhabi University typically involves — research, eligibility check, document prep, submission, and follow-up.
- 1 Identify the right programme
Use the programme finder to browse Abu Dhabi University's 89 active programmes. Filter by keyword or scan by degree level. Read curriculum details on each programme's dedicated page if available.
- 2 Check entry requirements
Programme-level requirements at Abu Dhabi University typically include academic transcripts, language proficiency proof, identity documents, and a personal statement or interview. Confirm specific requirements with the admissions office.
- 3 Prepare your application documents
Prepare academic transcripts, ID/passport copies, language proficiency proof, a personal statement, and reference letters. International candidates may need apostilled or notarised translations — start early to avoid deadline pressure.
- 4 Submit via the institution
Abu Dhabi University processes applications through www.adu.ac.ae. Create an account, fill out the application form, and submit your documents. Note application deadlines, which vary by intake and programme.
- 5 Get in touch with admissions
Confirm receipt of your application with the admissions office and keep an eye on your portal for status changes. Reach the institution by phone at +971 (2) 501 5555. Quick responses to any follow-up requests keep your application moving smoothly through the review process.
Frequently Asked Questions about Abu Dhabi University
Short Q&A on the institutional facts that matter most when shortlisting Abu Dhabi University as a study destination.
When did Abu Dhabi University open?
Abu Dhabi University traces its founding to 2003 (approximately 23 years ago).
Where is Abu Dhabi University located?
Abu Dhabi University is located in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Is Abu Dhabi University public or private?
Abu Dhabi University operates as a private institution.
What is the student enrolment at Abu Dhabi University?
Student enrolment at Abu Dhabi University is around 3,000-3,999.
What is Abu Dhabi University's ranking?
It ranks #2789 globally and #14 in United Arab Emirates.
What degrees does Abu Dhabi University offer?
Programmes at Abu Dhabi University cover bachelor's and master's programmes.
How many faculties does Abu Dhabi University have?
Abu Dhabi University is organised into 3 academic units across its disciplines.
Is Abu Dhabi University accredited?
Yes, Abu Dhabi University is recognised by Council for Academic Accreditation (CAA) of the UAE Ministry of Higher Education; Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).
What is Abu Dhabi University's official website?
Abu Dhabi University's official website is www.adu.ac.ae.
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Faculties at Nearby Universities
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