ADU is consistently ranked as a leading university and recognized by respected world rankings (Including QS Rankings) for excellence in various areas.
TIMES HIGHER EDUCATION WORLD UNIVERSITY RANKINGS
Abu Dhabi University has advanced 60 places in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2025, securing the 191st position globally and placing it among the top 200 universities on the world stage
According to the World University Rankings published by Times Higher Education, Abu Dhabi University has achieved the top spot in the UAE for the teaching pillar. This recognition speaks to the university's commitment to delivering high-quality education to its students and providing them with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in their chosen careers.
2025 Times Higher Education Global Employability University Ranking has once again ranked ADU as the best in the United Arab Emirates for graduate employability. This important yardstick for effective education rated ADU top in the UAE, 2nd in the GCC and 3rd in the Arab region. These results place ADU well within the top 250 universities worldwide that THE has cited for the value of its graduates an elite group of institutions led by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Oxford University. ADU has been ranked 174th among these world-leading institutions.
Abu Dhabi University is proud to be ranked 5th globally for the most international university.
Abu Dhabi University is ranked 4th in the UAE for research quality according to the World University Rankings published by Times Higher Education. This indicates that the research produced by Abu Dhabi University has had a significant impact in the academic community, as evidenced by the number of citations received by its publications.
Abu Dhabi University ranked among the top three Universities in the UAE.
Abu Dhabi University has ranked13 for 'International Outlook' globally.
Abu Dhabi University is proud to rank 101-125 globally for World Reputation.
The THE Rankings confirm Abu Dhabi University’s strengths in research, with over 90% of all faculty publications co-authored with international research partners.
In recognition of its sustainability efforts, ADU has been ranked 401-600 out of 1,963 institutions, with an overall score of 71.5 out of 100. ADU participated in all 17 SDGs in the 2024 THE Impact Ranking.
The global rank of 172 for research quality confirms that researchers from around the world are recognizing the quality of research being conducted at Abu Dhabi University and its growing impact as a center for innovation and new ideas.
TIMES HIGHER EDUCATION ARAB UNIVERSITY RANKINGS 2023
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Abu Dhabi University ranked 9th in the Arab Region, marking an impressive advancement of 30 places.
Abu Dhabi University ranked 4th in the UAE out of 10 ranked institutions.
TIMES HIGHER EDUCATION ASIA UNIVERSITY RANKINGS 2025
ADU is ranked as the 70th best university in all of Asia, jumping 19 places compared to last year.
TIMES HIGHER EDUCATION YOUNG UNIVERSITY RANKINGS 2024
In yet another remarkable achievement, ADU ranked 60th globally in THE Young University Rankings 2024 for the world's best universities that are under 50 years old or younger.
In the UAE, ADU ranked as the top university for teaching.
ADU has experienced significant growth across various disciplines, showcasing exceptional performance achieving second position in the national ranking for International Outlook.
ADU has achieved a remarkable ranking as the third best University in the UAE out of six academic institutions.
ADU has achieved a remarkable ranking as the third best University in the GCC out of 25 academic institutions.
ADU has achieved a remarkable ranking as the 3rd in the region among 97 universities from 10 countries.
THE Best Small Universities Rankings 2024
ADU has ranked 8th globally out of 87 institutions across 35 locations. Our rank has gone up by 5 places compared to last year.
ADU has ranked 1st in the GCC. Our position has gone up by 1 place compared to last year.
ADU has maintained its position as the 1st small university in the UAE.
THE Interdisciplinary Science Rankings 2025
ADU has been ranked '251-300' in the 2025 THE Interdisciplinary Science Rankings.
TIMES HIGHER EDUCATION RANKINGS FOR HIGHEST PROPORTION OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
ADU ranked in 14th globally, with an impressive 59.6% of its students being international students.
ADU ranked 2nd place in both the UAE and MENA region for the proportion of international students.
ADU ranks among the top 200 universities worldwide with the highest percentage of international students.
THE WORLD UNIVERSITY RANKINGS BY SUBJECTS 2025
Abu Dhabi University's Business and Economics Subjects Are Ranked 62 globally, marking an advancement of 39+ places.
Abu Dhabi University's Business and Economics Subjects Are Ranked 1st In the UAE And 1st In the Arab Region.
Abu Dhabi University's Engineering Subjects are ranked 301-400 globally, marking an impressive advancement of 300 places and secured the 5th position in the UAE.
In its debut, Computer Science ranked in the 301-400 range globally and 4th in the UAE.
Abu Dhabi University's Engineering Subjects are ranked 14th out of 116 universities from 13 countries in the Arab Region.
In its debut, Social Sciences ranked in the 251-300 range globally and top in the UAE.
QS WORLD UNIVERSITY RANKINGS 2025
ADU ranks in the 501 globally according to the 2025 edition of the QS World University Rankings. The University has risen in the ranks by 79 spots compared to the previous year, reaching the highest-tier rank since 2014. The University performed among the Top 33% in the QS World University Rankings.
ADU ranks seventh in the UAE according to the 2025 edition of the QS World University Rankings.
ADU ranks 4th for the Employer Reputation in the UAE in the 2025 QS University Ranking 2025
ADU ranks 5th for Citations per Faculty in the UAE in the 2025 QS University Ranking 2025
ADU ranks 390 globally for Employer Reputation in the 2025 QS University Ranking 2025
ADU ranks 556 globally for Academic Reputation in the 2025 QS University Ranking 2025
ADU's continued commitment to impactful research was also recognized with a global ranking of 610 in Citations per Faculty, rising 79 places from last year
Abu Dhabi University has performed among the top 33% in the QS World University Rankings 2025, achieving the highest ranking since 2014.
ADU is recognized among the world’s top 150 universities under 50 years of age.
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QS WORLD UNIVERSITY RANKINGS BY SUBJECT 2025
Abu Dhabi University is ranked in the top 178 universities globally (up 110 places) and 1st in the UAE according to the QS World University Rankings by Subject in Social Sciences and Management.
ADU is ranked in the Top 251-300 globally in law (First-time entry).
Abu Dhabi University is ranked in the top 201-250 universities globally according to the QS World University Rankings by Subject in Business and Management Studies for the year 2025.
ADU's College of Business Accounting and Finance ranked 201-250 Globally, marking an advancement of 50 places.
ADU is ranked for the first time in Engineering & Technology, with an overall rank of 386.
Abu Dhabi University is ranked in the top 451-500 universities globally according to the QS World University Rankings by Subject in Engineering-Mechanical, Aeronautical and Manufacturing.
Computer Science & Information Systems secured the position 601-650 Globally.
Engineering: Electrical and Electronic subject secured the rank of 501-530 Globally and 6th in the UAE (first-time entry) in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024.
The QS World University Rankings: Arab Region 2025
Abu Dhabi University ranked 12th out of 246 institutions in the Arab Region across 20 locations, marking an impressive advancement of 11 places.
Abu Dhabi University ranked 4th in the UAE out of 246 institutions across 20 locations.
Abu Dhabi University ranked 1st in the UAE for International Faculty Ratio.
Abu Dhabi University ranked 4th in the UAE for Employer Reputation.
Abu Dhabi University ranked 6th for International Faculty Ratio and 14th for International Student Ratio in the Arab Region.
QS Global MBA Rankings 2025
The College of Business's Master of Business Administration (MBA) program has achieved remarkable success in the QS Global MBA Rankings 2025, securing the 8th position in the Middle East & Africa and top 151-200 globally. This prestigious ranking reaffirms the university's dedication to providing students with advanced, competitive, and accredited programs that empower them with the essential knowledge and skills for a prosperous career in the job market.
QS Sustainability Rankings 2025
ADU has climbed 453 places to rank 740 globally in the QS Sustainability Rankings 2025, out of 1,751 institutions.
ADU has soared 157 spots to rank 205 in Asia in the QS Sustainability Rankings 2025.
ADU has climbed two spots to rank 5th in the UAE in the QS Sustainability Rankings 2025.
Abu Dhabi University ranks 641 globally in overall performance for Social Impact rising by 171 places compared to previous year.
Abu Dhabi University ranks 899 in the overall performance globally for Environmental Impact.
Abu Dhabi University ranks 988 in the overall performance for Governance.
Shanghai 2024 Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (GRAS)
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On its debut, ADU's Business Administration discipline achieved an impressive ranking in the 201-300 range globally and has been the only university ranked in the UAE according to the Shanghai 2024 Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (GRAS).
On its debut, ADU's management discipline ranked in the global 401-500 range and equal second in the UAE according to the Shanghai 2024 Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (GRAS).
UI GreenMetric World University Rankings 2024
Abu Dhabi University ranks 344th globally out of 1,477 HEIs across 95 countries in the 2024 UI GreenMetric World University Rankings
Abu Dhabi University ranks 2nd in the UAE.
