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UAE – Abu Dhabi - Abu Dhabi University (ADU), an internationally recognized academic institution for quality education and applied research, has scored third globally in the Quacquarelli Symonds’ (QS) World University Rankings 2019 on the international faculty indicator. The university scored a progress of 50 ranks compared with last year’s results, marking its way in the 701 – 750 performance rank.
Speaking on the remarkable achievement, His Excellency Ali Saeed bin Harmal Al Dhaheri, Chairman of Abu Dhabi University’s of Board of Directors, said: “Today’s achievement is a stepping-stone in ADU’s academic success story. These accomplishments reflect the vision of our wise leadership represented by His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, as well as Their Highnesses Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates, for the UAE’s institutions to lead global competitiveness indicators in all fields.”
He added: “Our efforts also align with the ambition of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region and President of ADU’s Board of Regents, to establish the University as a pioneering higher education institution that sets new standards of excellence in quality teaching, cutting-edge scientific research and community service. ADU spares no effort in attracting highly qualified world-renowned faculty from leading universities and research centers across the globe, providing a multi-cultural distinctive educational environment within the premises of ADU.”
In closing, Bin Harmal said: “Our milestone rank reflects the quality of our academic offerings combined with our keen interest to embrace cultural diversity attracted students of 70 nationalities from around the world, offering them the opportunity to interact, learn from each other, and develop a system of values that reflects the climate of tolerance and cultural cohesion of the UAE.”
For his part, Dr Waqar Ahmad, Chancellor of ADU, said: “ADU is continuing its development and progress in developing its strategies to enroll students from across the world, creating the ideal destination for students from Northern America, Asia, and Africa. Every year, the University designate an amount from its annual budget to create state-of-art infrastructure along with activities of international standards.”
He added: “Since inception, ADU has witnessed a steady increase in student enrollment. Upon its launch, the university registered 852 students across seven undergraduate programs – a sharp contrast to the more than 7,500 students who are pursuing their degrees today in 44 bachelor’s, master’s, and PhD programs offered across its three campuses in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, and Dubai.”
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About Abu Dhabi University (ADU)
Abu Dhabi University (ADU), an internationally recognized university for quality education and applied research that fosters academic excellence and continued growth, was established in 2003, three years after a charter for the university as a key driver of socio-economic growth, was launched by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Ruler’s Representative in the Al Dhafra Region.
At its campuses in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, and Dubai, ADU’s mission is to go beyond educating students and to contribute in strengthening the UAE’s global position as a progressive and innovative nation through its internationally competitive programs, world-class faculty, and educational resources. The University aims to hone the creative talent, critical thinking and leadership skills of the nation’s youth and empower them to become global leaders and lifelong learners.
Striving towards educational excellence, ADU is the first university in the country to receive the Sheikh Khalifa Excellence Award in 2010 and the first private higher education institution in the UAE and the GCC region to receive an international academic accreditation from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). ADU’s College of Business Administration holds international accreditations from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and the prestigious EFMD Quality Improvement System (EQUIS). In addition, its College of Engineering has earned the accreditation of the world renowned Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) and Computing Accreditation Commission (CAC) of ABET.
Dedicated to achieving excellence on all international academic levels, ADU is ranked in the top 2.8% of universities worldwide in the prestigious Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World Universities Ranking, scoring third on the “International Faculty Index” for its faculty’s diverse cultural backgrounds, and ninth on the “International Student Index” for its international student body. Moreover, ADU also ranked in QS’s top 150 leading institutions under 50 years, and in the top 7 of all private young universities in the world, the top 3 of all private young universities in the Arab World, and the top 16 of all private universities around the world.
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