Abu Dhabi University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4369 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1485 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #11 of 66 | In the United Arab Emirates |
| #3 of 13 | In Abu Dhabi |
| #438 of 1,128 | For Supply Chain Management |
| Top50% | For 44 other topics |
Quick Review
- Type
- For-profit
- Funding
- Private
- Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- adu.ac.ae
- Languages
- English
- Acceptance rate
- 45%*
* Abu Dhabi University is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary School Leaving Certificate (Shahadat Al-Thanawiya Al-Amma) or equivalent; TOEFL scores of 500 or IELTS 5.0 |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | Semesters |
Research profile
Abu Dhabi University has published 5,374 scientific papers with 86,544 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Engineering, Environmental Science, Business, Physics, Biology, Political Science, Law, and Chemistry.
Abu Dhabi University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 0 | 1 |
| 1999 | 2 | 2 |
| 2000 | 1 | 6 |
| 2001 | 1 | 2 |
| 2002 | 1 | 8 |
| 2003 | 14 | 6 |
| 2004 | 10 | 17 |
| 2005 | 7 | 24 |
| 2006 | 16 | 42 |
| 2007 | 24 | 64 |
| 2008 | 21 | 122 |
| 2009 | 35 | 105 |
| 2010 | 47 | 109 |
| 2011 | 79 | 213 |
| 2012 | 73 | 254 |
| 2013 | 85 | 411 |
| 2014 | 90 | 552 |
| 2015 | 156 | 659 |
| 2016 | 179 | 873 |
| 2017 | 286 | 1259 |
| 2018 | 371 | 1932 |
| 2019 | 372 | 3131 |
| 2020 | 470 | 5399 |
| 2021 | 480 | 7980 |
| 2022 | 589 | 11391 |
| 2023 | 814 | 16333 |
| 2024 | 711 | 19856 |
| 2025 | 524 | 19465 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Abu Dhabi University gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Tuition Cost (AED) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Business Administration | 89,100 |
| Bachelor of Science in Computer Science | 89,100 |
| Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering | 89,100 |
| Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering | 89,100 |
| Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering | 89,100 |
| Bachelor of Science in Architecture | 89,100 |
| Bachelor of Science in Interior Design | 89,100 |
| Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health and Safety | 89,100 |
| Bachelor of Science in Mathematics | 89,100 |
| Bachelor of Science in Physics | 89,100 |
| Bachelor of Science in Chemistry | 89,100 |
| Bachelor of Science in Biology | 89,100 |
| Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication | 89,100 |
| Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature | 89,100 |
| Bachelor of Arts in Psychology | 89,100 |
| Bachelor of Arts in Sociology | 89,100 |
| Bachelor of Law | 105,000 |
| Master of Business Administration | 105,000 |
| Master of Science in Electrical Engineering | 105,000 |
| Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering | 105,000 |
| Master of Science in Civil Engineering | 105,000 |
| Master of Science in Architecture | 105,000 |
| Master of Science in Environmental Health and Safety | 105,000 |
| Master of Science in Mathematics | 105,000 |
| Master of Science in Physics | 105,000 |
| Master of Science in Chemistry | 105,000 |
| Master of Science in Biology | 105,000 |
| Master of Arts in Mass Communication | 105,000 |
| Master of Arts in English Language and Literature | 105,000 |
| Master of Arts in Psychology | 105,000 |
| Master of Arts in Sociology | 105,000 |
Abu Dhabi University has financial aid programs.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Abu Dhabi University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Biology | Yes | TBD | TBD |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Medicine | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Physics | Yes | TBD | TBD |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Bachelor's Degree | 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 Degree | 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 |
Abu Dhabi University faculties and divisions
| College : Business | Accountancy, Business Administration, Finance, Human Resources, Management, Marketing |
|---|---|
| College : Communication and Media | Mass Communication, Media Studies |
| College : Education, Humanities and Social Sciences | Communication Studies, English, Environmental Studies, Public Relations |
| College : Engineering | Architecture, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, Interior Design, Mechanical Engineering |
| College : Law | Law |
| College : Pharmacy | Pharmacy |
General information
| Alternative names | ADU جامعة أبو ظبي |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2003 |
| Accreditation | Council for Academic Accreditation (CAA) of the UAE Ministry of Higher Education; Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) |
| Motto | Today we create tomorrow's success |
| Colors | green, red, black |
Location and contacts
| Address | PO Box 59911 Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates |
|---|---|
| City population | 1,570,000 |