Established in 2003, Abu Dhabi University is a young private university located in the United Arab Emirates. Its founders, Sheikh Hamdan Bin Zayed Al Nahyan and other citizens of the United Arab Emirates, envisioned an institution that would be among the best in the UAE and throughout the world. It is now the largest private university in the UAE. Despite its young age, the institution already received Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Royal Institute of British Architects, AACSB, EQUIS and ABET accreditations. Abu Dhabi University has been rated by QS as 2nd globally for international faculty and 10th for international students.
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Abu Dhabi University
Country
- United Arab Emirates
City
- Abu Dhabi ,
- Al Ain ,
- Al Dhafra ,
- Dubai ,
Founding year
2003
Acceptance rate
50%
Fall semester application deadline
Not specified
Spring semester application deadline
Not specified
Semester fees (30 ECTS)
From €4800/semester
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Subjects available to free mover students
Architecture [English]Art & Design [English]Business & Management Studies [English]Communication & Media Studies [English]Computer Science & Information Systems [English]Education & Training [English]Engineering Chemical [English]Engineering CiviI & Structural [English]Engineering Electrical & Electronic [English]Engineering Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing [English]Environmental Sciences [English]
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General rankings position
QS World University Rankings
651-700°
QS World Universities by Subject
Business & Management Studies
501-550°
