We are a private, multi-campus university committed to providing an engaging learning environment, quality education and qualifications that are respected worldwide.

Abu Dhabi University is the largest private university in the UAE and is committed to becoming the institution of choice for students across all Emirates and more widely in the region. We are one of the region’s leading academic institutions and among the top 3 universities in the UAE, 70th in Asia and in the top 200 globally according to the Times Higher Rankings. We hold the number one position in the UAE for the teaching pillar according to the same ranking, aligning with the UAE Government’s National Agenda to provide internationally accredited academic programs and impactful research. We take pride in ranking 4th in the UAE and 172 globally for our research quality. In the QS World University Rankings 2026, we rank 391 globally, advancing 110 places compared to the previous year and 5 in the UAE.