Abu Dhabi University (ADU) has once again received recognition from the prestigious Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2023, building on a successful track record of worldwide recognition.

1. According To The Times Higher
Education Young University
Rankings, Abu Dhabi University
Is Ranked 58th Worldwide
Abu Dhabi University (ADU) has once again received recognition from the prestigious Times Higher
Education Young University Rankings 2023, building on a successful track record of worldwide recognition.
In its first year of participation, Abu Dhabi University placed fourth out of ten academic institutions in the
UAE, sixth out of 167 universities from 15 countries in the region, and 58th out of 963 institutions worldwide,
reflecting the university’s successes in the fields of academia, research, and education. In addition to
demonstrating great performance in teaching, where it was recognised with the top rank in the UAE and
second in the region, ADU has seen substantial growth across a variety of disciplines. It also came in second
place nationally for citations and global viewpoint.
“We take great pride in ADU’s well-deserved recognition by the prestigious Times Higher Education Young
University Rankings 2023,” stated Professor Ghassan Aouad, the university’s chancellor. This outstanding
accomplishment is a testament to the unwavering dedication of our faculty and staff, who consistently go
above and beyond to give our students the skill set and cutting-edge educational approaches they need to
succeed in their future career markets and emerge as tomorrow’s leaders. At Abu Dhabi University, we are
committed to provide accredited programmes of the highest calibre while also making investments in scientific
research to encourage innovation and develop a culture of creative thinking among our teachers and students.

2. According to the Times Higher Education ranks, Abu Dhabi University obtained multiple ranks for its
outstanding achievements in curriculum development, scientific research, teaching, and many other areas. In
addition to holding the top spot in the teaching pillar, ADU also achieved rankings of second locally and
fourteenth globally for the highest proportion of international students as a result of these rankings, which
propelled ADU to become known as one of the top three universities in the UAE.
World of opportunities at Abu Dhabi University
According to the Times Higher Education rankings, ADU, which is renowned for its cutting-edge,
internationally recognised degrees, produces highly employable graduates, placing first in the UAE for the
graduate employability index. Abu Dhabi University is ranked seventh globally and second in the UAE for its
international approach.
In addition to placing among the top four universities and first for teaching in the UAE for the university’s
excellence in academics, research, and educational experience, ADU was recently ranked as the 59th best
university in the Times Higher Education Asia University Rankings 2023, competing with over 669
universities from over 31 countries.
ADU, a young institution with numerous international accreditations, continues to offer competitive and
accredited programmes in accordance with the National Agenda of the UAE Government and top global
rankings. It also receives recognition internationally for its renowned curricula, cutting-edge learning
environment, and top-notch education.