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Frequently Asked Questions
The subjects covered by undergraduate degree programs are vast and endless, and it’s a popular option for people who are interested in pursuing an array of contrasting careers.
Indeed, Abu Dhabi University is proud to offer over 50 postgraduate and undergraduate courses spread across four campuses in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, and Dubai.
This includes undergraduate degree programs in:
- Mass Communication
- Business Administration
- Architecture
- Science in Chemical Engineering
- Science in Computer Engineering
- Science in Cybersecurity Engineering
- Environmental Health and Safety
- Human Nutrition and Dietetics
A bachelor’s degree is the most well-known type of undergraduate degree. However, it is not the only program that comes under this category.
Many people don’t realise that there is such a thing as an associate degree. Often called a ‘two-year degree’, this qualification is also classed as an undergraduate study program.
The entry requirements for an associate degree are often less demanding than the one’s for a bachelor’s. Therefore, many people use this shorter degree as a pathway into higher education, and also as a way of earning extra credits to put towards a bachelor’s degree application.
As mentioned above, an associate degree takes just two years to complete.
Meanwhile, completing a bachelor’s degree is a lengthier process that normally takes between three to four years. However, bachelor’s degrees tend to bring more benefits than associate degrees do, and employers value them very highly.
Assessed through a combination of exams, essays and assignments, some bachelor’s degrees even include a year of industry work experience, or opportunities to study abroad.
- Winter: 30th December 2022 (Postgraduate and undergraduate degrees)
- Spring A: 17th February 2023 (Postgraduate and undergraduate degrees)
- Spring B: 22nd of April 2023 (Postgraduate only)
- Summer: 30th June 2023 (Postgraduate and undergraduate degrees)
In each short semester (i.e., winter and summer) a maximum of seven credit hours can be taken. For example, two courses with three credit hours each and a lab of one credit hour.
All the majors in ADU are taught in English except for the Bachelor of Mass Communication (Arabic) and Master of Law.
In each semester the student can take up to 15 credit hours, and a minimum of 3 credit hours.
Students are accepted if they meet the MoE requirements. Yet, Engineering and EHS students have to appear for a math placement test in order to be enrolled to the math course that suit their level. Also, Business students have to do an interview with the colleges, and architecture students have to appear for a drawing test.
The application file of the student remains open for only 1 year duration starting from the date he applied.
A postgraduate degree is a type of qualification that is completed after an undergraduate degree program. Postgraduate degrees come in a range of different qualifications, including master’s degrees, PhDs and postgraduate diplomas and certificates.
Completing a postgraduate degree invites you to continue your studies in a specialised subject, and most require you to have done a relevant undergraduate degree first.
Obtaining a postgraduate degree can help you boost your job prospects, gain a more senior position, explore academic or management roles, and even switch your specialism and explore a different kind of career path all together.
A master’s qualification is a type of postgraduate degree.
Master’s degrees are available in endless different arts and science subjects, and offered at countless different colleges, universities and institutions throughout the world.
Completing a master’s degree generally takes one to two years, and it’s widely considered to be one of the most popular forms of postgraduate study.
Master’s degrees come in five different types:
- Masters of Arts (MA)
- Masters of Science (MSc)
- Masters of Philosophy (MPhil)
- Masters of Research (MRes)
- Masters of Engineering (MEng)
Abu Dhabi University’s master’s degrees focus on all kinds of subjects, including specialisms as varied as Civil Engineering and Private Law.
When deciding what subject to choose for your master’s degree, we find it is best to stick to your natural strengths and skills. For instance, if you studied education or teaching as an undergraduate degree, a master’s in Special Education or Educational Leadership might suit you exceptionally well.
That said, some courses are designed to help students learn a totally new discipline. For example, a two-year master’s in law is likely to take students from all kinds of backgrounds.
The full list of master’s degrees offered at Abu Dhabi University includes:
- Special Education
- Educational Leadership
- Business Administration
- Strategic Leadership
- Engineering Management
- Project Management
- Civil Engineering (Project option)
- Civil Engineering (Thesis option)
- Electrical and Computer Engineering
- Information Technology
- Mechanical Engineering
- Private Law (Arabic)
- Public Law (Arabic)
A bachelor’s degree is considered to be an undergraduate degree programme, not a postgraduate degree.
Bachelor’s are offered by higher education academic institutions across the globe, and in the USA they are more commonly known as college degrees.
Normally taking four years to complete, lots of people go straight into studying a bachelor’s degree after finishing their A-levels and high school, but actually anyone can study for a bachelor’s degree at any time of their life.
- Winter: 30th December 2022 (Postgraduate and undergraduate degrees)
- Spring A: 17th February 2023 (Postgraduate and undergraduate degrees)
- Spring B: 22nd of April 2023 (Postgraduate only)
- Summer: 30th June 2023 (Postgraduate and undergraduate degrees)
The MBA, MSL, MEM and MPM programs are term based. Which means Fall and Spring semesters are divided to further terms A & B. All other master programs follow the undergraduate program system.
All the majors in ADU are taught in English except for the Bachelor of Mass Communication (Arabic) and Master of Law.
In each short semester (i.e., winter and summer) a maximum of seven credit hours can be taken. For example, two courses with three credit hours each and a lab of one credit hour.
In each semester the student can take up to 15 credit hours, and a minimum of 3 credit hours.
The application file of the student remains open for only 1 year duration starting from the date he applied.
