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- Abu Dhabi University Ranking
- Abu Dhabi University Course Ranking
- ADU US News & World Report Ranking 2026
- ADU QS Ranking 2027
- ADU THE (Times Higher Education) Ranking 2026
- ADU Bloomberg Ranking 2025
ADUAbu Dhabi University Ranking
A popular option for Indian students planning to study in UAE, Abu Dhabi University is a globally ranked university. Let us take a look at how Abu Dhabi University is ranked this year and compare it with the previous year.
Shiksha Popularity Ranking 2025 ranks Abu Dhabi University at #636 globally and #3 in UAE. The global ranking has improved when compared with its 2024 rank of #641 and has remained unchanged when compared with its 2024 national rank of #3. Shiksha Popularity Ranking assesses universities based on the aggregate of publicly available rankings from multiple global sources and shows them in an easy-to-understand manner. On the other hand in Abu Dhabi University, the global standing of Abu Dhabi University is #348 for 2027, which is improved trend when compared with 2026 which is #391.
| Ranking Body | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QS | 551 | 501 | 391 | 348 |
| THE | 201 | 191 | Not Ranked | NA |
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ADUAbu Dhabi University Course Ranking
Known for its academic excellence and diverse campus community, Abu Dhabi University has consistently secured top global university rankings. It stands out and has an impressive global ranking, and is surely a world-class academic location for Indian students. According to Engineering category of Shiksha Popularity World Ranking, Abu Dhabi University ranks #237. QS has ranked the university at #386 in 2025 and #401 in 2024 showing improved trend in its national rankings.
For students interested in Business & Management Studies courses, top courses of the university in this category are ranked at #260 globally by Shiksha Popularity World Ranking. According to Shiksha Popularity World Ranking, listed below are some of the ranked courses at the university-
Here are some of the top Abu Dhabi University courses as per Shiksha Popularity Rankings 2025:
| Course Category | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | #249 | #338 | #237 |
| Business & Management Studies | #337 | #264 | #260 |
| Law | Not Ranked | Not Ranked | #406 |
| Accounting & Commerce | Not Ranked | #232 | #205 |
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ADUUS News & World Report Ranking 2026
| Ranked by | 2026 |
|---|---|
| Global Universities | 673 |
ADUQS Ranking 2027
| Ranked by | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| UAE Ranking | – / – | 5 | – / – |
| World University | 501 | 391 | 348 |
| Accounting and Finance | 201 | 201 | – / – |
| Engineering and Technology | 386 | – / – | – / – |
| Global MBA | 151 | 151 | 151 |
| Law and Legal Studies | 251 | – / – | – / – |
| Mechanical Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering | 451 | 451 | – / – |
ADUTHE (Times Higher Education) Ranking 2026
| Ranked by | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| University | 201 | 191 | 201 |
| Engineering | 301 | 301 | 301 |
| PG Business and Economics | 101 | 62 | 81 |
| PG Computer Science | – / – | 301 | 201 |
ADUBloomberg Ranking 2025
| Ranked by | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Best Business School Europe | 19 |
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered a month ago
ADU Abu Dhabi takes 1 to 2 weeks to share an admission decision from the time a completed admission application is submitted. For students applying with transfer credits, it may take an additional 3 to 4 weeks.
Students can monitor their application status in real-time by logging into their account o
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Answered a month ago
Abu Dhabi University (ADU) offers a variety of sports/recreation facilities to students across its campuses including:
- Tennis and Volleyball courts
- Football pitches and cricket fields
- Multi-purporse sports halls and a campus gym
- Training and leadership opportunities with varsity teams (like ADU Stallion
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Answered a month ago
Yes, Indian students can defer their entry to Abu Dhabi Uni by one academic year. Students who do not register within the same year, will need to reapply for Abu Dhabi University admissions.
An admission offer at Abu Dhabi Uni remains active for one full academic year, starting from the semester a st
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Answered a month ago
Yes, Abu Dhabi University does accept Indian students with a set number of backlogs. Some third-party unofficial platforms suggest a maximum limit of 6 backlogs. However, this may vary by program.
Students need to ensure the specific number of backlogs is cleared before enrollment. Contact our exper
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Answered 2 months ago
Deadline to apply for scholarships at the Abu Dhabi University varies for different scholarships. For most ADU Abu Dhabi scholarships, the deadlines are as follows:
| Intake | Abu Dhabi University Scholarship Deadline |
|---|---|
| Fall | Closed |
| Summer | Jun 26, 2027 |
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