Abu Dhabi University is a university in the United Arab Emirates with campuses in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Dubai.
Abu Dhabi University is recognized as a world-class institution committed to excellence in teaching, research, and student experience, as evidenced by its prestigious national and international accreditations. The University was the first private higher education institution in the GCC to earn international accreditation from the Californian Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).
The College of Business is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and the prestigious EFMD Quality Improvement System (EQUIS). At a program level, the College of Engineering has received international accreditation from the world-renowned Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).
Its Bachelor of Architecture has received Part 1 validation from the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA).
The College of Health Sciences has earned accreditation from the Agency for Public Health Education Accreditation (APHEA).
According to the 2021 QS World University rankings, Abu Dhabi University ranked among the top 750 universities globally and the world’s top 150 universities under 50 years old. ADU also ranked third in the international faculty category and maintained its long-held position in the top 11 universities worldwide recognized for student body diversity.
Abu Dhabi University is dedicated to empowering outstanding students and inspiring them to pursue their educational objectives. Our scholarship and financial aid program represents a key pillar in our strategy for academic excellence and reflects our commitment to supporting the development of the UAE. We consider it an important national duty to provide equal opportunities for students interested in pursuing higher education and enable them to proactively contribute to society regardless of their financial situation.
The maximum coverage period of any scholarship is four years, or upon graduation, whichever is sooner. In some cases, English language requirements are also included. It is not necessary to re-apply for a scholarship as long as the scholarship maintenance criteria (outlined in the details of each scholarship section) are met.
The scholarship application process begins after a student is formally admitted to ADU and assigned a unique student ID number. This ID number is used to securely log in to a university account that has a section for Financial Aid and Scholarships.
As student information, including academic records, has already been processed by the university upon admission, any scholarships that the student is eligible for will appear on their account page.
The scholarships offered by Abu Dhabi University are divided into seven main categories as follows:
- H.H. Sheikh Hamdan Bin Zayed Scholarship
- Chairman's Scholarship
- University Scholarship
- Academic Scholarship
- Athletic Scholarship
- Alumni Scholarship
- Merit based Graduate Scholarship
- Family Tuition Waiver