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Overview

Overview
Providing a further bespoke option for school leavers as well as those interested international students in studying for a higher education degree or diploma, the Abu Dhabi University is about to welcome a brand new, state-of-the-art university campus to students from all around the world. Abu Dhabi University is one of the most elite Universities in UAE. When you choose this university, rest assured you have chosen the best university in the world. You will get unparalleled academic opportunities. The University offers an exceptional range, choice and depth of study.

Established in 2003, Abu Dhabi University is proud to offer over 50 postgraduate and undergraduate courses spread across four campuses in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Al Dhafra and Dubai. The University has over 7,500 students across its campuses and corporate programs. There are a multitude of reasons to choose Abu Dhabi University. This University is the UAE's largest private university with campuses in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Dubai, and Al Dhafra Region. The programs offered by this University are all nationally and internationally accredited. The education institution is continuously expanding as well as improving our programs and facilities with the aim of becoming the leading university in the region.

ADU was founded in the year of 2003, one of the top UAE’s universities with a solid past of challenging the impossible as well as transforming society by way of the ingenuity and resolve of its faculty, students, alumni and supporters. It is a private university of repute in the United Arab Emirates has evolved into a large and complex institution. Abu Dhabi University's flagship campus is located in Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi – the capital of the United Arab Emirates. Deeply rooted in UAE and dedicated to its international mission, ADU has made itself apart for having opportunity to extensive study and research. It is one of the educational institutions in UAE that boast to be one of the world’s top research-intensive universities, which has been bringing together top minds from every conceivable background as well as discipline to collaborate on the world’s most pressing challenges.

On its first entry into the World University Rankings, published by Times Higher Education, Abu Dhabi University has been ranked among the best in the world. The rankings are determined by a rigorous assessment of performance in teaching, research, research citations, industry income and international outlook. ADU has advanced in the overall QS Arab Region University Rankings for 2023 to hold the 31st place out of 199 prestigious universities.


Ranking

Ranking

On its first entry into the World University Rankings, published by Times Higher Education, Abu Dhabi University has been ranked among the best in the world. ADU has advanced in the overall QS 512 Arab Region University Rankings for 2023 to hold the 31st place out of 199 prestigious universities.



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Courses

Courses

Course Duration Fee/Year
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication 3 Years 14,050 AED
Bachelor of Arts - Media Production 3 Years 11,041 AED
Bachelor of Arts - Strategic Communication 3 Years 14,540 AED
Bachelor of Arts - Arabic 3 Years 13,396 AED
Business Administration & Management 3 Years 12,340 AED
Bachelor of Arts - Architecture 3 Years 13,320 AED
Bachelor of Science - Aviation 3 Years 14,330 AED
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Engineering 4 Years 55,660 AED
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering 4 Years 45,260 AED
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering 4 Years 53,210 AED
Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering 4 Years 49,440 AED
Bachelor of Science - Artificial Intelligence 4 Years 47,250 AED
Bachelor of Science - Robotics & Automation 4 Years 41,555 AED
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering 4 Years 54,240 AED
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering 4 Years 45,020 AED
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology 3 Years 12,100 AED
Bachelor of Science - Game Development 3 Years 12,410 AED
Bachelor of Science - Interior Design 3 Years 13,560 AED
Bachelor of Science - Software Engineering 4 Years 15,430 AED
Bachelor of Science - Data Analytics 3 Years 23,870 AED
Bachelor of Science - Laboratory Medicines 3 Years 24,430 AED
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Health & Safety 3 Years 11,590 AED
Bachelor of Science - Human Nutrition & Genetics 3 Years 12,160 AED
Bachelor of Science - Molecular & Medical Genetics 3 Years 14,160 AED
Bachelor of Science - Public Health 3 Years 15,360 AED
Bachelor of Law - Arabic 5 Years 17,200 AED

Course Duration Fee/Year
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership 2 Years 14,410 AED
Master of Arts - Special Education 2 Years 13,560 AED
Master of Arts - Strategic Leadership 2 Years 15,430 AED
Master of Business Management & Administration 2 Years 19,870 AED
Master of Arts - Project Management 2 Years 21,430 AED
Master of Arts - Engineering Management 2 Years 10,590 AED
Master of Civil Engineering – Project Option 2 Years 13,160 AED
Master of Civil Engineering – Thesis Option 2 Years 14,160 AED
Master of Electrical & Computer Engineering 2 Years 15,360 AED
Master of Information Technology 2 Years 16,200 AED
Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering 2 Years 18,400 AED
Master of Private Law – Arabic 2 Years 19,400 AED
Master of Public Law - Arabic 2 Years 17,400 AED

Admission Process

Admission Process

It goes without saying that admission to the Abu Dhabi University is competitive. Your admission will be considered on your academic history; some programs also require supplementary applications, auditions or profiles. The university strongly encourages prospective applicants to apply early and submit all necessary documents as early as possible.

 

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ROI

ROI

The average tuition fees for an undergraduate program in Abu Dhabi University range from 37,500-70,000 AED per year and for postgraduate programs it ranges from 55,000-75,000 AED. Say, you are a graduate student of this university, and invest the amount in 3 to 4 years of a bachelor degree program then your cost of investment would be 168868 AED. Whereas, a graduate from the Abu Dhabi University usually gets an average salary of 215954 AED depending on the program, so you will be able to get the return of your investment in just one year.

 

Course Annual Package
Undergraduate Program 37,500 AED
Postgraduate Programs 55,000 AED

University Alumni work at some of the best companies in the world

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Frequently Asked Questions

FAQs

Admissions to the Abu Dhabi University are based on admissions policy issued annually. Students wishing to enrol in a program can apply online through their online application system. This online service allows students to complete the online application at your their pace.

A reference letter is required explicitly by an academic programme and should be sent directly to the university by the professor or employer without you seeing it. But personal statement and supplementary application at ADU are not always required.

Absolutely. Students can apply to up to two different programs at no additional cost at Abu Dhabi University, but this is not applicable for all the courses. Therefore, you should see what course you are going to be admitted.

The Abu Dhabi University offers scholarships, fellowships, and graduate assistantships to all national and international students. Moreover, you must have a Bachelors Degree. A cumulative Grade Point Average i.e. CGPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scales or equivalent, in all undergraduate work.

This is a private university, so the average tuition fees for an undergraduate program in Abu Dhabi University range from 37,500-70,000 AED per year and for postgraduate programs it ranges from 55,000-75,000 AED.

The Abu Dhabi University allows international students to work up to 15 hours per week or 60 hours per month. During academic breaks, students are allowed to work up to 40 hours a week or 160 hours per month.

The International English Language Testing Systems (IELTS), Pearson Test of English (PTE), and Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) are all standardized language exams that are required to be taken to take admission into universities of UAE, so it is required for Abu Dhabi University.

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