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ADU’s Business & Management Studies advances by 250 places in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023

Building on a successful track-record of international accolades, Abu Dhabi University (ADU), witnessed a significant advancement in the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World Rankings by Subject, with a remarkable growth in Business and Management Studies. In reflection of its academic excellence, the University has risen in the ranks by at least 250 places, ranking 251-300 globally and second on a national level.

With notable growth across various disciplines, the University has also entered the Social Sciences and Management ranking for the first time, ranking 451-500 globally and third in the UAE. In addition, ADU has also achieved a first-time entry in the Engineering-Mechanical, Aeronautical and Manufacturing ranking, classifying 451-500 globally and fifth locally. The significant rise in ranking across various disciplines is a testament to the university's dedication in providing a world-class educational offering to students as well as equipping them with a diverse skillset that meets the needs of the future job market.

On this remarkable achievement, Professor Ghassan Aouad, Chancellor of Abu Dhabi University stated: “Abu Dhabi University prides itself on its distinguished position as a leading academic institution that is constantly growing and upskilling generations through academic excellence. We are delighted to witness the rapid advancement in the QS World Rankings by Subject year after year which reflects the tireless efforts exerted by every member among our workforce including faculty and staff to grow and develop our curricula. We remain committed to providing our students and faculty with competitive opportunities that foster innovation and spur distinguished research in an effort to upskill their talent across various disciplines.”

Last year, ADU has received an overall 5 QS Stars rating by the prestigious Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) - Stars Rating for the year 2022, with the highest rating possible across the categories of teaching, employability, internationalization, research, online learning, facilities and inclusiveness.

QS World University Rankings is an annual publication of university rankings by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS). It is one of the two international university rankings that have received the International Ranking Expert Group (IREG) approval and is currently viewed as one of the most widely referenced indices of its kind.

For more information about Abu Dhabi University, please visit: https://www.adu.ac.ae/

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