Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Type of institution:

University

Age range:17+

Type of training:

Full-time
Part-time
Hybrid

Language of instruction:

french
english

Year of foundation:2006

About the Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi

Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi was founded in 2006 as a branch of the famous Parisian University Sorbonne. The institution is accredited by the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) of the UAE and offers programs that combine French academic standards with regional needs. In 2023, the campus was included in the "Top 10 Universities in the Middle East" ranking by the QS World University Rankings. Graduates work in organizations such as UNESCO, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, and international consulting firms. The educational philosophy of SUAD is based on the principles of intercultural dialogue and academic excellence. Students participate in joint projects with European and Arab scholars, have access to state-of-the-art laboratories and libraries. The unique program "Global Humanities and Social Sciences" allows students to study the cultural and social aspects of globalization through the prism of European and Middle Eastern perspectives. SUAD actively contributes to the development of higher education in the region, preparing specialists for key sectors of the UAE economy. The main goals are the formation of leaders with a global mindset and critical analysis skills.

Admission conditions in Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi

Minimum age - 17 years. Admission requires a high school diploma (or equivalent), IELTS certificate (6.5+) or TOEFL (90+), as well as successful completion of an internal test in mathematics and English. Application process: Registration on the website www.sorbonne.ae. Uploading documents and test results. Taking an internal exam (if required). Payment of registration fee (300 AED). Documents: High school diploma. Test results (IELTS/TOEFL). Recommendation letters (2). Motivational essay. Requirements for foreigners: Student visa. Proof of financial ability (minimum 50,000 AED per year). Deadlines: Applications accepted from January to August. Results: Notification of acceptance will be sent within 4-6 weeks after the deadline.

Minimum rating for admission to Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi

IELTS 6.5, average certificate score - 80%+.

Prospects after completing studies in Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi

Graduates work in international companies (for example, PwC, Deloitte) and in the government of the UAE. Many continue their studies in master's programs in Europe or the USA.

Curriculum type
Subjects

Title	Age	Period
Foundation Year	17+	1 semester
Bachelor of Arts in Foreign Languages	18+	3 years
Bachelor of Arts in History	18+	3 years
Bachelor in Archaeology	18+	3 years
BA Sociology	18+	3 years
Bachelor of Arts in Geography	18+	3 years
Bachelor of Economics	18+	3 years
Bachelor of Law	18+	3 years
Bachelor in Records Management and Archival Science	18+	3 years
Bachelor in Mathematics, Specialisation in Data Science for Artificial Intelligence	18+	3 years
Bachelor of Science in Physics	18+	3 years
Master in French as a Foreign Language	21+	2 years
Master in Applied Sociological Research	21+	2 years
Master in Archaeology and Cultural Heritage	21+	2 years
Master in History of Art and Museum Studies	21+	2 years
Master in Environmental Engineering	21+	2 years
Master in Marketing	21+	2 years
Urban Planning MSc	21+	2 years
Master of Banking	21+	2 years
Master in Health Economics	21+	2 years
Master of Science in Environmental Engineering	21+	2 years
Master in Business Law	21+	2 years
Master in International Relations	21+	2 years
Master in Records Management and Archival Studies	21+	2 years
Master of Science in Physics	21+	2 years