ABU DHABI, 30th March, 2023 (WAM) – Abu Dhabi University (ADU) has achieved a significant advancement in the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World Rankings by Subject, with outstanding growth in Business and Management Studies. The university has climbed at least 250 places, ranking 251 to 300 globally and second at the national level, further reflecting its academic excellence.
ADU has also made notable progress across various disciplines, earning its first-time entry in the Social Sciences and Management ranking, reaching 451 to 500 globally and third in the UAE. In addition, the university has secured a spot in the Engineering-Mechanical, Aeronautical and Manufacturing ranking, classifying 451 to 500 globally and fifth locally, marking a significant achievement.
This remarkable rise in the ranking across various disciplines is a testament to the university's commitment to providing students with a world-class educational experience and a diverse skillset that aligns with the job market's needs.
Professor Ghassan Aouad, Chancellor of Abu Dhabi University, expressed his delight, stating, “Abu Dhabi University takes pride in its distinguished position as a leading academic institution that continuously upskills and grows generations through academic excellence. We are thrilled to witness the rapid advancement in the QS World Rankings by Subject year after year, reflecting the tireless efforts by every member of our workforce, including faculty and staff, to grow and develop our curricula. We remain dedicated to providing our students and faculty with competitive opportunities that foster innovation and spur distinguished research to upskill their talent across various disciplines.”
Last year, ADU received an outstanding 5 QS Stars rating by the prestigious Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) – Stars Rating for the year 2022, with the highest rating possible across the categories of teaching, employability, internationalisation, research, online learning, facilities and inclusiveness.
The QS World University Rankings is a highly regarded annual publication of university rankings by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS). It is one of the two international university rankings that has received the International Ranking Expert Group (IREG) approval and is currently considered one of the most widely referenced indices of its kind.