Abu Dhabi University
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
"Private university with campuses in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Dubai"
At a Glance
Accept Rate
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Avg Salary/Yr
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Ranking
#391 (QS)
PSW VISA
Job-seeker visa (60-120 days)
About Abu Dhabi University
Abu Dhabi University (ADU) opened in September 2003 and is a private, multi-campus university in the UAE. It ranks 348th in the QS World University Rankings 2027 (up 43 places) and is in the 201-250 band of THE World University Rankings 2026. ADU offers more than 65 undergraduate, master's and doctoral programmes across business, engineering, IT, health sciences, law and other fields.
Rankings & Recognition
#391
Ranked #348 in QS 2027, up 43 places from #391 in QS 2026.
Accreditations & Memberships
UAE Ministry of Higher Education / KHDA recognised
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with Abu Dhabi University's global standing for that metric.
Academic Reputation
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Employer Reputation
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Faculty Student Ratio
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Citations per Faculty
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Key Facts
2003
Established
#348 (record)
QS 2027
approx. 42%
International
Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Dubai
Campuses
201-250
THE 2026
65+
Programmes
6th
Global rank, international faculty (QS 2027)
Popular Programs
Business
Engineering
Information Technology
Law
Health Sciences
Aviation
Application Details
Application Route
University online application
Intakes
September, January (some)
IELTS
approx. 6.0-6.5
Alternatives
TOEFL / EmSAT accepted (by uni)
Part-time work
20 hrs/week with MOHRE permit
Standardized Test Requirements
| Test | Minimum Score |
|---|---|
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IELTS Academic
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6.0 (PG); 5.0-6.0 (UG) |
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TOEFL iBT
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79 (PG) |
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EmSAT English
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1400 (PG); 1100-1200+ (UG) |
Study Abroad & Visa Details
Visa Approval Rate
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I-20 Processing
Student residence visa (uni-sponsored)
Post-Study Work
Job-seeker visa (60-120 days)
Green Card Pathway
Golden Visa (GPA 3.5+, top grads)
Financials
Application Fee
N/A
Avg Scholarship
Merit-based (university)
Career Outcomes
10%
Placement Ratio
Job-seeker visa (60-120 days)
Post-Study Work
Where Graduates Land
Faculty & Alumni
Teaching Language — English
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Notable Alumni
Campus & Location
Abu Dhabi University has campuses in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Dubai in the UAE.
Campus Details
Abu
Dhabi campus
Al
Ain campus
Dubai
campus
Campus Forecast
Hot summers
Warm winters
Desert climate
Low rainfall
Student Life & Housing
Housing
University hostel or private shared housing
Dining
Campus food courts; Indian food widely available
Health & Wellness
Health insurance required for visa
Activities & Clubs
Student clubs
Sports
Cultural and career events
Diversity & Demographics
Total Students
International Students
Countries Represented
Cost Deep-Dive
Tuition
Varies by programme (see university)
UAE tuition range
approx. AED 20,000-100,000+ / year
Student visa costs
approx. AED 5,500-8,500 total
Visa maintenance (some)
AED 2,500 one-time
Intakes & Deadlines
Rolling admissions with intakes in Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer. ADU aims to respond within one week of receiving a complete application.
Scholarships at Abu Dhabi University
0 scholarships available
These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
Indian Class 12 (CBSE / ISC / state) with good marks, attested; IELTS approx. 6.0-6.5 or equivalent.
Postgraduate
Recognised bachelor's in a related field (GPA / % by programme); IELTS approx. 6.0-6.5.
English Proficiency
IELTS Academic
6.0 (PG); 5.0-6.0 (UG)TOEFL iBT
EmSAT English
1400 (PG); 1100-1200+ (UG)Required Documents
Passport (6+ months validity)
Class 10 and 12 marksheets (attested)
Bachelor degree + transcripts (PG)
English test (IELTS / TOEFL / EmSAT)
Passport photos
Medical fitness test (in UAE)
Health insurance
Equivalency (MoE) where needed
Application Process
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Choose programme
Pick a programme at Abu Dhabi University and check entry and English requirements.
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Apply online
Submit the online application with marksheets, passport and English scores.
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Offer & deposit
Accept the offer and pay the seat / tuition deposit.
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Entry permit
The university sponsors your student entry permit.
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Arrive & residence
Do the medical test, Emirates ID and get the 1-year student residence visa.
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Renew yearly
Renew the student visa each year (at least 45 days before expiry).
Campus & Location
Abu Dhabi University has campuses in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Dubai in the UAE.
Bachelor's
1
Abu Dhabi University
📍 Abu Dhabi
Bachelor's
Computer Science
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