Abu Dhabi University secures top 200 position in world ranking

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Abu Dhabi University (ADU) has advanced 60 places in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2025, securing the 191st position globally, placing it among the top 200 universities on the global stage.

ADU has marked its position as a leading university out of 2,092 higher education institutions, in recognition of its academic excellence and commitment to research.

In this year's rankings, ADU achieved remarkable success in the ‘International Outlook’ pillar, ranking 13th globally. The university scored 100 points in both "International Staff: and "International Students," reinforcing its commitment to global collaboration and campus diversity. The recognition in this area further cements its position as a regional academic hub for international talent.

In research and innovation, ADU saw significant growth in the "Research Environment" pillar, climbing 203 places to rank 268th globally, in addition to rising 79 places in the teaching pillar, ranking 203rd globally.

The university has progressed across 12 metrics, including ‘Research Productivity,’ ‘Research Reputation,’ and ‘Research Excellence’, highlighting its ongoing efforts to foster a robust research environment that contributes to the UAE’s knowledge-based economy and global developments.

Recently, ADU’s College of Business was re-accredited by the European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS), in addition to ranking as the number one business school in the UAE and Arab region and 101-125 globally, according to Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2024 by Subjects.

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