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Abu Dhabi University

(ADU)

🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates / Abu Dhabi / Abu Dhabi
Est. 2003

About

Abu Dhabi University (ADU) (Arabic: جامعة أبوظبي) is a private research university with its main campus in Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, and satellite campuses in Al Ain, Dubai and Madinat Zayed. Founded in 2003 by Ali Saeed bin Harmal al-Dhaheri, it is the largest private institution in the country that offers courses in various subjects up to post-graduation.

Ranking Overview

Ranking Snapshot

Ranked Top 201 worldwide across 2 major ranking systems

THE #201–250 (2026)
QS #348 (2027)

Ranked in 12 subject rankings

QS QS World University Rankings
# 348
43
42.0
2027
THE Times Higher Education World University Rankings
# 201–250
10
56.4
2026
ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities
Not Ranked
US News U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Not Ranked

Key Facts

Students
2,344
Student-Staff Ratio
10.7 : 1
Int'l Students
60%
Female : Male
50 : 50

Historical Trend

Longitudinal View
QS QS
THE THE
1 101 201 301 401 501 601 701 800 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 Rank
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Score:

Top Subjects

Best-performing areas
=81
Business & Economics
Top 100
151-200
Business & Management Studies
Top 200
201–250
201-300
Business Administration
201-250
Accounting & Finance
251–300
Social Sciences
251-300
Law & Legal Studies
301–400
Engineering & Technology
=388
Social Sciences & Management
401-500
Management
451-500
Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering
501-550
Electrical & Electronic Engineering

Subject Rankings

Detailed breakdown

THE

4 subjects
Subject
Rank
Score
Year
Business & Economics =81 57.9 2026
Computer Science 201–250 47.1 2026
Social Sciences 251–300 42.1 2026
Engineering & Technology 301–400 41.5 2026

ARWU

2 subjects
Subject
Rank
Score
Year
Business Administration 201-300 - 2025
Management 401-500 - 2024
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ranking of Abu Dhabi University?

Abu Dhabi University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 348, THE Rank 201–250.

When was Abu Dhabi University founded?

Abu Dhabi University was founded in 2003.

What are the top subjects at Abu Dhabi University?

Top subjects at Abu Dhabi University include: Business & Economics, Business & Management Studies, Computer Science, Business Administration, Accounting & Finance.

Where is Abu Dhabi University located?

Abu Dhabi University is located in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.