

Abu Dhabi University Rankings 2026
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ADUAbu Dhabi University Ranking
One of the most popular options among Indian students planning to study abroad in UAE, Abu Dhabi University is a ranked university globally. Known for its dynamic academic set up, the university is ranked by some of the popular ranking bodies such as Shiksha Popularity Ranking and QS, etc.
Let’s take a look at how the university is ranked this year and how has this ranking moved when compared 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 unchanged when compared with its 2024 national rank of #3.
Shiksha Popularity Ranking is a unique assessment method that compiles publically available rankings from multiple global sources and showcases them in an easy-to-understand manner. This makes it easy for you as an Indian student to decide on the university you should study at.
Moving on to QS, the global standing of Abu Dhabi University is #391 for the 2026, which is a improved trend when compared with 2025.According to Shiksha Popularity Rankings 2025, here’s how some of Abu Dhabi University degrees perform globally:
Ranking Body | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
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QS | Not Ranked | 551 | 501 | 391 |
THE | 301 | 201 | 191 | Not Ranked |
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#663THE Ranking
#191QS Ranking
#391ADUAbu Dhabi University Course Ranking
Abu Dhabi University offers a wide range of future-ready courses from a variety of fields of study such as Engineering, Business and Management Studies, Law and Accounting and Commerce. The university courses are acknowledged globally, by prominent ranking publications, with Shiksha Popularity World Ranking its Engineering courses at #237 in 2025. Shiksha Popularity Ranking has improved when compared with 2024 rank of #338.
Additionally, the Engineering and Technology courses have also been ranked at #386 trend as per the 2025 rankings rolled out by QS showcasing improved trend when compared to 2024.
Are you interested in Business & Management Studies courses, you can definitely opt for Abu Dhabi University courses which have been highly ranked. According to Shiksha Popularity World Ranking 2025, these courses are ranked at #260. This ranking has improved from its 2024 rank of #264.
Here are some of the top Abu Dhabi University courses as per Shiksha Popularity Rankings 2025:
Course Category | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
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Engineering | #249 | #338 | #237 |
Business & Management Studies | #337 | #264 | #260 |
Law | Not Ranked | Not Ranked | #406 |
Accounting & Commerce | Not Ranked | #232 | #205 |

ADUQS Ranking 2026
Ranked by | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
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World University | 551 | 501 | 391 |
Accounting and Finance | 251 | 201 | – / – |
Engineering and Technology | – / – | 386 | – / – |
Global MBA | 151 | 151 | 151 |
Law and Legal Studies | – / – | 251 | – / – |
Mechanical Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering | 401 | 451 | – / – |

ADUTHE (Times Higher Education) Ranking 2025
Ranked by | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
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University | 301 | 201 | 191 |
Engineering | 601 | 301 | 301 |
PG Business and Economics | 151 | 101 | 62 |
PG Computer Science | – / – | – / – | 301 |

ADUBloomberg Ranking 2025
Ranked by | 2025 |
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Best Business School Europe and Middle Eastern | 19 |
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Answered 7 months ago
BTech is one of the well known courses of ADU Powered by Sunstone in terms of placement opportunities. The untitite has released the combined placement data. The key highlights of Assam Downtown University Powered by Sunstone placements for the Class of 2025 are tabulated below:
Particulars | Placement Statistics (2025) |
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the highest package | INR 26 LPA |
Average package | INR 4.6 LPA |
ROI | 63% higher ROI |
Total recruiters | 1,200+ |
Popular recruiters | Nestle, Amul, Paytm, SBI General, Axis Bank, Muthoot Finance |
Answered 10 months ago
After doing MBA from Abu Dhabi University you can work in various sectors like:- global marketing, investment banking, asset management, project management, human resources, operation management etc.
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Answered a year ago
If you are looking to pursue MBA in Dubai, it will be beneficial. You will have the opportunity to pick up internships in companies there, and then get exposure to the local market. A lot of international companies also visit campus for placements. This will give you an additional advantage to explo
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Answered a year ago
Yes, getting part-time jobs while studying at Abu Dhabi University is generally considered manageable and easy. Current ADU students may apply for part-time on-campus if they meet Student Employment Program's (SEP) eligibility criteria. Abu Dhabi University also offers career opportunities for quali
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Answered a year ago
There is no much difference in applying for ADU when compared to other universities. It is just that Abu Dhabi University accepts applications on a rolling basis throughout the year, with intakes in the Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer.
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