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Abu Dhabi University ranked 11th in the United Arab Emirates, 4579th in the global 2024 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 31 research topics. Abu Dhabi University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 3,950 academic publications and 37,086 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of notable alumni.

Ranking Category
#4579 of 14,131 In the World
#1616 of 5,830 In Asia
#11 of 66 In the United Arab Emirates
#3 of 13 In Abu Dhabi
#525 of 1,003 For Supply Chain Management
#610 of 1,028 For Entrepreneurship
#664 of 1,020 For Aviation
#4674 of 14,131 For Non-academic Prominence
Top50% For 28 other topics

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Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings

Abu Dhabi University ranked 7th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United Arab Emirates and 2896th in the World with 2,356 publications made and 24,757 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Philosophy, History, Archaeology.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences ranking Location
#7 of 28 In the United Arab Emirates
#941 of 2,845 In Asia
#2896 of 7,020 In the World

Abu Dhabi University
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Publications & Citations

Year Liberal Arts & Social Sciences publications Liberal Arts & Social Sciences citations
1992 1 0
1993 0 0
1994 0 0
1995 0 0
1996 0 0
1997 0 0
1998 0 0
1999 1 0
2000 0 2
2001 1 0
2002 1 0
2003 10 1
2004 9 7
2005 3 17
2006 10 32
2007 23 41
2008 19 64
2009 27 67
2010 33 77
2011 44 135
2012 39 154
2013 57 215
2014 60 267
2015 91 355
2016 107 484
2017 158 682
2018 184 876
2019 216 1688
2020 218 2605
2021 238 3974
2022 336 5545
2023 443 7618

The following table provides academic rankings for Abu Dhabi University in various areas of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences subfield United Arab Emirates ranking Asia ranking World rank
Communications and Public Relations 3 110 824
Journalism and Digital Media 7 403 1351
Anthropology 5 280 1433
Law 6 562 1976
Archaeology 6 705 2042
Political Science 6 567 2189
History 6 730 2218
Education Majors 11 737 2421
Library and Information science 5 661 2427
Theology / Divinity / Religious studies 5 714 2481
Sociology 8 854 2767
Linguistics 8 1127 2813
Philosophy 8 1092 3233
Aesthetics 9 1192 3235
Demography 10 1373 3596

Computer Science rankings

Abu Dhabi University ranked 7th for Computer Science in the United Arab Emirates and 2526th in the World with 2,252 publications made and 24,329 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Management Information Systems, Cyber Security, Computer Networking.

Computer Science ranking Location
#7 of 29 In the United Arab Emirates
#1046 of 2,809 In Asia
#2526 of 6,752 In the World

Abu Dhabi University
Computer Science Publications & Citations

Year Computer Science publications Computer Science citations
1998 0 1
1999 1 1
2000 1 0
2001 1 1
2002 0 5
2003 3 1
2004 0 2
2005 2 0
2006 5 2
2007 17 16
2008 15 38
2009 24 60
2010 30 63
2011 45 95
2012 33 124
2013 51 182
2014 49 224
2015 74 266
2016 87 345
2017 122 495
2018 202 791
2019 197 1461
2020 210 2359
2021 277 3760
2022 353 5010
2023 420 6977

The following table provides academic rankings for Abu Dhabi University in various areas of Computer Science.

Computer Science subfield United Arab Emirates ranking Asia ranking World rank
Information Technology 5 180 762
Management Information Systems 2 144 802
Data Science 5 350 1310
Blockchain and Cryptography 7 857 1913
Software Engineering 7 657 1959
Cyber Security 8 793 1990
Human-Computer Interaction 9 761 2092
Machine Learning 6 963 2216
Computer Networking 8 987 2266
Library and Information science 5 661 2427
Telecommunications 7 1102 2461
Artificial Intelligence (AI) 7 1088 2524
Computational Linguistics 10 1171 2557
Computer Vision 8 1220 2705
Cognitive Science 8 1193 2812
Neuroscience 9 1288 3328

Engineering rankings

Abu Dhabi University ranked 8th for Engineering in the United Arab Emirates and 3076th in the World with 2,122 publications made and 17,762 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Computer Networking.

Engineering ranking Location
#8 of 27 In the United Arab Emirates
#1391 of 2,809 In Asia
#3076 of 6,684 In the World

Abu Dhabi University
Engineering Publications & Citations

Year Engineering publications Engineering citations
1991 0 0
1992 0 0
1993 1 0
1994 0 0
1995 1 0
1996 0 1
1997 0 0
1998 0 1
1999 1 1
2000 0 0
2001 0 2
2002 0 6
2003 0 0
2004 0 1
2005 2 1
2006 8 4
2007 7 10
2008 5 24
2009 12 36
2010 21 36
2011 31 72
2012 26 111
2013 37 141
2014 42 194
2015 73 248
2016 98 354
2017 122 486
2018 191 684
2019 218 1184
2020 225 1968
2021 257 2873
2022 311 3883
2023 398 5417

The following table provides academic rankings for Abu Dhabi University in various areas of Engineering.

Engineering subfield United Arab Emirates ranking Asia ranking World rank
Aviation 4 144 664
Construction Management 5 260 868
Architecture 6 356 1163
Architectural Engineering 7 453 1231
Operations Research 5 507 1332
Transportation Engineering 6 528 1424
Renewable Energy Engineering 7 827 1871
Automotive Engineering 5 833 1895
Human-Computer Interaction 9 761 2092
Computer Networking 8 987 2266
Civil Engineering 6 964 2309
Systems Engineering 9 877 2312
Telecommunications 7 1102 2461
Structural Engineering 6 1106 2530
Geotechnical Engineering 5 1103 2544
Electronic Engineering 10 1229 2638
Environmental Engineering 8 1246 2662
Aerospace Engineering 6 1188 2754
Electrical Engineering 9 1284 2790
Chemical Engineering 7 1479 2978
Mechanical Engineering 8 1297 3032
Nanotechnology 8 1522 3079
Materials Science 8 1517 3225
Metallurgical Engineering 6 1566 3303
Optical Engineering 8 1563 3412
Acoustical Engineering 7 1471 3428

Environmental Science rankings

Abu Dhabi University ranked 8th for Environmental Science in the United Arab Emirates and 2959th in the World with 2,049 publications made and 20,239 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Environmental Management.

Environmental Science ranking Location
#8 of 28 In the United Arab Emirates
#1220 of 2,811 In Asia
#2959 of 6,798 In the World

Abu Dhabi University
Environmental Science Publications & Citations

Year Environmental Science publications Environmental Science citations
1996 0 1
1997 0 0
1998 0 1
1999 2 1
2000 1 1
2001 0 2
2002 0 5
2003 1 2
2004 2 5
2005 2 4
2006 6 7
2007 7 15
2008 9 28
2009 17 35
2010 24 37
2011 28 68
2012 23 90
2013 45 170
2014 43 203
2015 71 238
2016 93 351
2017 142 494
2018 177 686
2019 200 1240
2020 193 2074
2021 224 3079
2022 288 4451
2023 417 6206

The following table provides academic rankings for Abu Dhabi University in various areas of Environmental Science.

Environmental Science subfield United Arab Emirates ranking Asia ranking World rank
Environmental Management 7 972 2283
Petrology and Geochemistry 6 982 2442
Geotechnical Engineering 5 1103 2544
Geography and Cartography 7 964 2560
Environmental Engineering 8 1246 2662
Meteorology and Atmospheric Science 7 1207 2764
Ecology 7 1156 2831
Earth science and Geophysics 6 1208 2862
Oceanography 7 1309 3101
Geology 7 1341 3181
Paleontology 7 1358 3216
Environmental Chemistry 7 1708 3580
Agricultural Science 8 1697 3826

Business rankings

Abu Dhabi University ranked 6th for Business in the United Arab Emirates and 1517th in the World with 1,776 publications made and 21,542 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Management Information Systems, Accounting.

Business ranking Location
#6 of 28 In the United Arab Emirates
#443 of 2,579 In Asia
#1517 of 6,187 In the World

Abu Dhabi University
Business Publications & Citations

Year Business publications Business citations
2001 1 0
2002 1 0
2003 11 1
2004 9 8
2005 4 13
2006 8 19
2007 11 11
2008 14 41
2009 24 39
2010 26 44
2011 35 82
2012 32 146
2013 51 177
2014 57 252
2015 81 306
2016 90 372
2017 132 599
2018 152 729
2019 166 1473
2020 169 2220
2021 173 3289
2022 226 4255
2023 287 6012

The following table provides academic rankings for Abu Dhabi University in various areas of Business.

Business subfield United Arab Emirates ranking Asia ranking World rank
Supply Chain Management 3 179 525
Entrepreneurship 1 69 610
Project Management 4 132 741
Management Information Systems 2 144 802
Hospitality and Hotel Management 5 248 814
Human Resource Management 3 154 823
Accounting 3 168 857
Construction Management 5 260 868
Investment Banking and Stock trading 4 304 1072
Marketing 4 297 1151
Finance 5 333 1281
Operations Research 5 507 1332
International Trade 5 360 1465
International Business 5 370 1520
Management 5 516 1582
Advertising 5 447 1610

Physics rankings

Abu Dhabi University ranked 8th for Physics in the United Arab Emirates and 3367th in the World with 1,613 publications made and 13,366 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Acoustical Engineering.

Physics ranking Location
#8 of 27 In the United Arab Emirates
#1518 of 2,786 In Asia
#3367 of 6,603 In the World

Abu Dhabi University
Physics Publications & Citations

Year Physics publications Physics citations
1996 0 1
1997 0 0
1998 0 1
1999 1 1
2000 0 0
2001 0 2
2002 0 6
2003 0 0
2004 0 2
2005 1 2
2006 5 2
2007 7 8
2008 3 17
2009 7 25
2010 15 32
2011 14 44
2012 21 62
2013 31 105
2014 32 154
2015 44 161
2016 76 244
2017 83 362
2018 133 485
2019 166 884
2020 191 1624
2021 199 2272
2022 243 3135
2023 310 4134

The following table provides academic rankings for Abu Dhabi University in various areas of Physics.

Physics subfield United Arab Emirates ranking Asia ranking World rank
Condensed Matter Physics 6 1366 2835
Nanotechnology 8 1522 3079
Materials Science 8 1517 3225
Quantum and Particle physics 7 1478 3284
Optical Engineering 8 1563 3412
Acoustical Engineering 7 1471 3428
Nuclear Physics 7 1684 3630
Astrophysics and Astronomy 9 1623 3890

Biology rankings

Abu Dhabi University ranked 10th for Biology in the United Arab Emirates and 3963rd in the World with 1,535 publications made and 15,041 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Neuroscience, Botany.

Biology ranking Location
#10 of 27 In the United Arab Emirates
#1725 of 2,814 In Asia
#3963 of 6,770 In the World

Abu Dhabi University
Biology Publications & Citations

Year Biology publications Biology citations
1996 0 1
1997 0 0
1998 0 1
1999 0 1
2000 1 2
2001 0 1
2002 0 3
2003 5 2
2004 2 4
2005 3 5
2006 4 19
2007 6 25
2008 4 28
2009 15 29
2010 16 25
2011 19 53
2012 14 64
2013 30 135
2014 31 150
2015 52 175
2016 62 267
2017 76 335
2018 119 528
2019 143 904
2020 153 1598
2021 200 2487
2022 237 3463
2023 313 4593

The following table provides academic rankings for Abu Dhabi University in various areas of Biology.

Biology subfield United Arab Emirates ranking Asia ranking World rank
Nanotechnology 8 1522 3079
Oncology and Cancer research 11 1430 3168
Paleontology 7 1358 3216
Neuroscience 9 1288 3328
Botany 7 1634 3769
Agricultural Science 8 1697 3826
Biochemistry 10 1985 4457
Genetics 11 2005 4590

Mathematics rankings

Abu Dhabi University ranked 6th for Mathematics in the United Arab Emirates and 2470th in the World with 1,383 publications made and 16,549 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Math Teachers, Blockchain and Cryptography, Operations Research.

Mathematics ranking Location
#6 of 26 In the United Arab Emirates
#1002 of 2,673 In Asia
#2470 of 6,305 In the World

Abu Dhabi University
Mathematics Publications & Citations

Year Mathematics publications Mathematics citations
2001 1 0
2002 1 0
2003 2 0
2004 0 0
2005 2 1
2006 3 6
2007 15 20
2008 10 16
2009 12 30
2010 12 30
2011 21 45
2012 25 63
2013 28 111
2014 28 126
2015 59 186
2016 59 248
2017 76 352
2018 109 493
2019 118 980
2020 140 1514
2021 183 2425
2022 210 3281
2023 251 4429

The following table provides academic rankings for Abu Dhabi University in various areas of Mathematics.

Mathematics subfield United Arab Emirates ranking Asia ranking World rank
Operations Research 5 507 1332
Econometrics and Mathematical Economics 6 550 1672
Blockchain and Cryptography 7 857 1913
Statistics 6 1051 2548
Math Teachers 12 868 2620

Chemistry rankings

Abu Dhabi University ranked 9th for Chemistry in the United Arab Emirates and 3866th in the World with 1,276 publications made and 10,578 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Nanotechnology.

Chemistry ranking Location
#9 of 26 In the United Arab Emirates
#1759 of 2,750 In Asia
#3866 of 6,447 In the World

Abu Dhabi University
Chemistry Publications & Citations

Year Chemistry publications Chemistry citations
1996 0 1
1997 0 0
1998 0 1
1999 1 1
2000 1 0
2001 0 2
2002 0 8
2003 5 1
2004 2 5
2005 2 4
2006 4 4
2007 4 5
2008 2 13
2009 7 18
2010 11 17
2011 10 28
2012 11 31
2013 16 72
2014 16 76
2015 31 106
2016 53 199
2017 66 228
2018 106 367
2019 119 589
2020 142 1126
2021 170 1700
2022 189 2466
2023 282 3375

The following table provides academic rankings for Abu Dhabi University in various areas of Chemistry.

Chemistry subfield United Arab Emirates ranking Asia ranking World rank
Petrology and Geochemistry 6 982 2442
Chemical Engineering 7 1479 2978
Nanotechnology 8 1522 3079
Materials Science 8 1517 3225
Environmental Chemistry 7 1708 3580
Physical chemistry 9 1784 3801
Organic Chemistry 8 1911 4127
Biochemistry 10 1985 4457

Economics rankings

Abu Dhabi University ranked 7th for Economics in the United Arab Emirates and 1715th in the World with 1,197 publications made and 12,763 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Development Studies, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Investment Banking and Stock trading, Environmental Economics.

Economics ranking Location
#7 of 25 In the United Arab Emirates
#486 of 2,461 In Asia
#1715 of 5,995 In the World

Abu Dhabi University
Economics Publications & Citations

Year Economics publications Economics citations
2003 10 1
2004 5 8
2005 1 5
2006 5 14
2007 9 8
2008 7 22
2009 11 21
2010 17 27
2011 21 51
2012 18 92
2013 27 113
2014 42 153
2015 50 207
2016 61 260
2017 92 363
2018 89 433
2019 98 856
2020 124 1270
2021 128 1944
2022 153 2690
2023 217 3887

The following table provides academic rankings for Abu Dhabi University in various areas of Economics.

Economics subfield United Arab Emirates ranking Asia ranking World rank
Investment Banking and Stock trading 4 304 1072
Environmental Economics 6 456 1280
Finance 5 333 1281
International Trade 5 360 1465
Econometrics and Mathematical Economics 6 550 1672
Development Studies 6 641 2063

Medicine rankings

Abu Dhabi University ranked 9th for Medicine in the United Arab Emirates and 3684th in the World with 1,191 publications made and 10,474 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Radiology and Nuclear medicine, Public Health, Health Science.

Medicine ranking Location
#9 of 24 In the United Arab Emirates
#1492 of 2,781 In Asia
#3684 of 6,680 In the World

Abu Dhabi University
Medicine Publications & Citations

Year Medicine publications Medicine citations
2000 1 2
2001 1 0
2002 0 2
2003 2 1
2004 0 2
2005 0 2
2006 3 16
2007 5 17
2008 4 16
2009 11 10
2010 7 22
2011 12 37
2012 13 38
2013 25 59
2014 24 97
2015 35 114
2016 37 163
2017 64 206
2018 108 341
2019 113 629
2020 110 974
2021 183 1765
2022 162 2549
2023 253 3286

The following table provides academic rankings for Abu Dhabi University in various areas of Medicine.

Medicine subfield United Arab Emirates ranking Asia ranking World rank
Ophthalmology 5 611 1616
Healthcare Management (MHA) 5 420 1637
Health Science 10 605 2181
Clinical Psychology 7 1039 2899
Oncology and Cancer research 11 1430 3168
Radiology and Nuclear medicine 7 1334 3261
Pathology 10 1437 3448
Nursing 11 1291 3582
Public Health 9 1388 3632
Surgery 9 1461 3706
Psychiatry 11 1556 3953
Anatomy and Physiology 9 1707 4010

Psychology rankings

Abu Dhabi University ranked 7th for Psychology in the United Arab Emirates and 2745th in the World with 1,143 publications made and 13,710 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Neuroscience, Cognitive Science, Psychiatry, Education Majors.

Psychology ranking Location
#7 of 24 In the United Arab Emirates
#1023 of 2,703 In Asia
#2745 of 6,528 In the World

Abu Dhabi University
Psychology Publications & Citations

Year Psychology publications Psychology citations
2003 1 0
2004 0 1
2005 1 1
2006 1 3
2007 5 4
2008 11 15
2009 10 15
2010 13 35
2011 16 50
2012 14 61
2013 17 83
2014 27 102
2015 44 150
2016 39 170
2017 55 243
2018 101 401
2019 114 839
2020 119 1318
2021 136 2074
2022 182 2830
2023 222 3918

The following table provides academic rankings for Abu Dhabi University in various areas of Psychology.

Psychology subfield United Arab Emirates ranking Asia ranking World rank
Organizational / Business / IO Psychology 3 144 666
Social Psychology 6 544 1901
Child Psychology 5 654 2228
Education Majors 11 737 2421
Cognitive Science 8 1193 2812
Clinical Psychology 7 1039 2899
Neuroscience 9 1288 3328
Psychiatry 11 1556 3953

Art & Design rankings

Abu Dhabi University ranked 7th for Art & Design in the United Arab Emirates and 3048th in the World with 389 publications made and 3,385 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, Architecture.

Please note that our approach to subject rankings is based on scientific outputs and heavily biased on art-related topics towards institutions with computer science research profiles.

Art & Design ranking Location
#7 of 20 In the United Arab Emirates
#1110 of 2,302 In Asia
#3048 of 5,720 In the World

Abu Dhabi University
Art & Design Publications & Citations

Year Art & Design publications Art & Design citations
2006 3 1
2007 5 3
2008 3 4
2009 11 11
2010 6 14
2011 12 27
2012 7 36
2013 9 47
2014 9 47
2015 11 54
2016 17 80
2017 25 98
2018 33 116
2019 37 226
2020 42 314
2021 38 563
2022 52 739
2023 64 998

The following table provides academic rankings for Abu Dhabi University in various areas of Art & Design.

Art & Design subfield United Arab Emirates ranking Asia ranking World rank
Architecture 6 356 1163
Fashion Design 7 876 2468
Aesthetics 9 1192 3235
Literature 7 1266 3524