Welcome to the no. 1 university for the teaching pillar in the UAE, according to the THE World University Rankings 2023 and one of the top 3 universities in the UAE.
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General Admissions
Abu Dhabi University admits qualified students to undergraduate courses in the UAE regardless of race, sex, religion, country of origin or disability. We provide as much support as possible to students with disabilities.
Abu Dhabi University accepts applications on a rolling basis throughout the year, with intakes in the Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer. Applications should be submitted by the dates published in the Abu Dhabi University Academic Calendar.
EmSAT is required for specific programs. Please check the requirements for the program you intend to join.
Completed online application.
Access the Online Application here
Copy of Emirates ID Card (if resident in the UAE)
Copy of a valid passport (and residence visa if resident in the UAE)
Original equivalency letter issued by the UAE Ministry of Education for a foreign curriculum (private schools in UAE, and any qualification issued outside the UAE)
Passport-sized photo with white background
Certified copy of official general secondary or high school certificate (or its equivalent)
A police clearance certificate ssued by any of the police departments located throughout the United Arab Emirates (UAE). For detailed information regarding the Police Clearance Certificate, please click here.
For programs taught in English
An official score report of Academic IELTS band (5.0), English EmSat (1100), TOEFL IBT (61), or CBT 173 or ITP 500 (ITP taken at AmidEast Institute only), Cambridge (154-161), IESOL/SESOL (B1/B2), Pearson PTE (36-41).
For programs taught in Arabic
An official score report of Academic IELTS band (4.5), English EmSat (950), TOEFL IBT (51), or CBT (133) or ITP (450) (ITP taken at AmidEast Institute only), Cambridge (147-153), IESOL/SESOL (A2/B1), Pearson PTE (31-35), ADU Preparatory Course.
Non-refundable application fee (online payment).
No Objection letter from National Service Department (for Male Emirati students).
Proof of Grade 12/Year 13 completion is required for students applying with IGCSE/GCSE subjects.
Official transcripts and course syllabi from other universities for credit transfer if student would like to transfer courses to ADU.
Certificate of Good Conduct issued by the high school where the student successfully completed Grade 12/Year 13. It is applicable to all individuals who have fulfilled their academic requirements at private schools.
Once an application and the required documents have been submitted, a response will be provided within one week from the date of submission. Admission offers are valid for one academic year only. A student who does not register within the same academic year will have to reapply. Students dismissed from other academic institutes for academic integrity offences will not be admitted to Abu Dhabi University.
All applications will be reviewed and evaluated on an individual basis. All documents received by Abu Dhabi University in connection with applications will become the property of Abu Dhabi University. Although they cannot be returned to the applicant, they will not be forwarded to another institution or duplicated for any other purpose.
Students submitting their applications for undergraduate admissions in Abu Dhabi University in the UAE must certify that the information they have provided is truthful and accurate. Non-disclosure of relevant information and false or misleading information will be grounds for rejection of the application or termination of enrolment.
