Abu Dhabi University
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| Abu Dhabi University (ADU) | |
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 ADU logo and slogan |
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| Motto | Timeless Truth... Universal Knowledge |
| Established | 2003 |
| Type | Private |
| Chairman | H.E. Ali Saeed Bin Harmal Al Dhaheri |
| Chancellor | Dr Nabil Ibrahim |
| Academic staff | 145[1] |
| Undergraduates | 4,311 |
| Location | Abu Dhabi, Al-Ain, United Arab Emirates |
| Campus | Abu Dhabi, Al-Ain |
| Colors | Red Black |
| Website | http://www.adu.ac.ae |
Abu Dhabi University (ADU) was established in 2003, after three years of planning by H. H. Sheikh Hamdan Bin Zayed Al Nayhan and other distinguished citizens of the United Arab Emirates.
The University has stated:
The founders of the University envisioned an institution that would be among the best in the UAE, the Persian Gulf region and throughout the world.—[2]
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Accreditation
The university aimed to ensure that all degree programs would be accredited by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research before any students enrolled.[2]
Colleges and programs
Abu Dhabi University provides both undergraduate and postgraduate study programs, and consists of three collages along with the
- English Language Institute (ELI)
- the College of Arts & Sciences (CAS)
- the College of Business Administration (COBA)
- the College of Engineering and Computer Science (CECS).
Abu Dhabi University has affiliations with the following institutions: ENPC MBA Paris, Al Maktoum Institute, Universitat Klinikumbonn, University of Westminster, University of London, Thunderbird School of Global Management[3], University of Bath, Technische Universitat Munchen, Penn State SMEAL College of Business, HEC Paris, Freie Universitat Berlin, Monash University, National University of Singapore, Wollongong, Cranfield University, University of Victoria, Pearson, Edexcel International.
Abu Dhabi Campus
In October 2006, a new campus opened in Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi. It will include a teaching hospital, a mosque, a graduate center and a sports field. There are plans to build a K-12 school with a nursery that will cater to 2,000 students. [4] The construction plan was divided into three phases.[4] First Phase included an area of 43,000 square meters, a total of 50 classrooms, 6 computer labs, 2 scientific labs, 8 specialized labs and an auditorium with a seating capacity of 630, along with other various facilities. Phases two and three included expansion of facilities, increasing total capacity to 10,000 students.
Location
The University's Abu Dhabi campus is located on Al Ain Road, approximately 28 kilometers (km) from the city. The Al-Ain campus is located on the Abu Dhabi–Al Ain Road, near the Asharej Roundabout.
References
- ^ Abu Dhabi University adds five new international scholars to its growing team of 145 faculty members, News Archive, Abu Dhabi University, UAE.
- ^ a b ADU in Profile, Abu Dhabi University, UAE.
- ^ Stensgaard, Anne-Birte. "Abu Dhabi University and Thunderbird School of Management in Arizona sign MoU". AMEInfo.com. http://www.ameinfo.com/91058.html. Retrieved 12 January 2012.
- ^ a b Campus Tour, Abu Dhabi University, UAE.
External links
- Abu Dhabi University website
- Abu Dhabi University Student Reviews
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