Abu Dhabi University (ADU) has been placed 13th globally and first in the UAE in the Times Higher Education (THE) list of leading small institutions, highlighting Abu Dhabi's superior higher education offerings. The rankings honor the world's greatest colleges with less than 5,000 students and align with the university's objectives to provide competitive and accredited programs as well as top worldwide rankings. "We are honoured to witness another recognition by the THE World University Rankings 2023 by ranking as the 13th top small university globally," stated Ghassan Aouad, Chancellor of ADU. This achievement is another crucial step forward in our pursuit of excellence, adding to our string of success in the THE rankings.
This demonstrates our commitment to providing great education and cultivating an engaging learning environment. "I sincerely thank ADU's dedicated faculty, students, supportive staff, and visionary leadership." This achievement would not have been achievable without your combined efforts. We continue to influence the future of education and contribute to the growth of knowledge as a group." According to the THE Young University Rankings 2023, ADU was rated 58th out of 963 institutions from 78 countries. According to the THE Rankings, ADU is also one of the top three universities in the UAE, with the number one place in the teaching pillar, demonstrating the university's achievements in education, research, and academia.