Tuition / year
AED 45,000 – AED 85,000/yr
Students
8,000
International
50%
QS World
Top 400
About ADU
A leading private university with campuses in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Dubai, offering business, engineering, health and arts programs. Among the highest-ranked private universities in the UAE.
- ✓Ranked #11 in the QS Arab Region
- ✓Private university
- ✓Strong in Business & Engineering
Accreditation: CAA accredited; ADEK licensed; AACSB, ABET & WSCUC accreditations
Programs & Tuition Fees
Indicative annual tuition. Confirm current fees with the university.
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| BBA Business Administration | Bachelor | 4 yrs | AED 52,000 |
| BSc Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor | 4 yrs | AED 72,000 |
| BSc Nursing | Bachelor | 4 yrs | AED 60,000 |
| MBA | Master | 2 yrs | AED 75,000 |
Scholarships
Merit Scholarship
10–50% tuitionEligibility: Awarded for strong academic results, renewable on GPA
Need-based & sibling discounts
Partial tuitionEligibility: Based on financial need or family enrollment
Reputation by Nationality
How well-regarded this university's degrees are within major UAE communities (editorial estimate, 0–100).
Admission Requirements
- •UAE secondary school certificate or equivalent
- •English proficiency (IELTS / TOEFL / EmSAT)
- •Program-specific prerequisites
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