Abu Dhabi University
| City | Country |
| Abu Dhabi | United Arab Emirates |
Services
Student services
Counselling services are available to all ADU students. Counselling needs may concern academic or personal issues, and anything that may affect your academic success.
We also educate students on academic and interpersonal issues, assess and provide arrangements for special needs students, and offer assistance in the case of personal emergencies.
Our counselling services are, of course, completely confidential. You can rest assured that anything discussed with the student counsellor will not be discussed with anyone else.
Housing services
Discover different cultures, meet new people, and establish life-long friendships with all the conveniences of home in Abu Dhabi University's accommodation. Our segregated facilities are perfectly located on campus with access to a range of recreational facilities, shopping centers and food outlets. There is transportation for shopping trips, and other public transportation facilities are also available and easy to use.
Type of Residence in Abu Dhabi Campus- Private Single Occupancy with Bath and Kitchen
- Semi-Private Single Occupancy with shared Bath and Kitchen
- Double Occupancy with Bath and Kitchen
- Double Shared Occupancy with Shared Bath and Kitchen
Library services
The mission of the Abu Dhabi University Library is to serve the Abu Dhabi University students, faculty, staff, and the community. It is the intent of the library to provide access to the information needed to support and develop learning, teaching, and research.
ICT services
Wireless internet connection and computer labs throughout the campus complex provide students with convenient access to the latest technology and the internet.
Medical services
Students under ADU sponsorship, and all international and GCC students requiring health insurance, should apply through the Student Support Office in the Student Affairs Department.
Student Life
Campus life
- Abu Dhabi Campus
Abu Dhabi University’s flagship campus is located in Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi – the capital of the United Arab Emirates. This purpose-built, 368,000 sqm facility, opened in 2006, offers an inspirational place for study and extra-curricular activities alike.
- Al Ain Campus
- Abu Dhabi University’s Al Ain campus was opened in 2003 to meet the growing higher education needs of the Al Ain community and surrounding area.
- Dubai Campus
Abu Dhabi University (ADU) launched its brand new, state‐of‐the art Dubai campus in 2017.
- Al Dhafra Center
Opened for intake in Spring 2018, Al Dhafra Center is the fourth facility in ADU’s expanding portfolio.
Sports facilities
ADU’s sports and wellness programs provide you with opportunities for fun and fitness and complement your academic experience. By joining our sports teams you will get the opportunity to build valuable relationships with your peers, as well as develop leadership and teamworking skills.
We offer a wide variety of sports activities, with professional coaches to inspire a passion for the sport and help you maximize your athletic potential. For those who do not want to play competitively, we host a series of friendly matches and tournaments on campus.
The following sporting facilities are available at the Abu Dhabi campus:
- Football pitches
- Cricket Fields
- Basketball Court
- Volleyball Court
- Tennis Courts
- Gyms
Student clubs
Student clubs play a key role in university life and we encourage you to join as many as you like. Student clubs give you the opportunity to meet like-minded people and develop friendships, contribute to the community, gain experience, develop leadership skills, and also have a lot of fun. We also encourage you to establish your own clubs and societies relating to your personal interests.
The number of clubs is always expanding.- ADU Hands Club
- Anime Club
- Architecture & Design Club
- Art & Design Club
- Aviation Club
- Chess Club
- Chinese Club
- Cricket Club
- Desi Club
- Egyptian club
- Emirati Club
- eSports Club
- Green Club
- Ihsan Club
- Iraqi Club
- Japanese Club
- Jordanian Club
- Korean Club
- Moroccan Club
- Music Club
Accreditation
Abu Dhabi University is accredited by the UAE Ministry of Education and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). In addition, our College of Business is both EQUIS and AACSB accredited. Only 1% of business schools worldwide have this double accreditation.
