Partner With Us
Banner Image

Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi: Programs, Fees, Rankings, Admissions

UAE flag Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates • Public
Courses Offered
20+
Coed Status
Coed
Offering Scholarship
Yes
Accommodation
Yes
Updated on 25th Jun 2026
Universities Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi

titelIcon Why This University

Specialised Strengths / Niche Programmes

Backed by 760 years of academic heritage from Sorbonne Université in Paris. Offers European-style classical and interdisciplinary degrees across humanities, social sciences, law, economics, data science, and quantum technologies. Home to the largest collection of French literature in the Gulf region.

Location Advantage

Positioned on Al Reem Island in Abu Dhabi, providing direct connectivity with international corporations, government ministries, embassies, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), and cultural institutions such as the Louvre Abu Dhabi.

titelIconAcademic Stats

Acceptance Rate

Not publicly disclosed

Graduation Rate

Not publicly disclosed

Tuition Fees (Annual)

Foundation Year: 48,700 AED to 71,700 AED; Undergraduate Bachelor Programmes: 71,700 AED (215,100 AED total over 3 years); Postgraduate Master Programmes: 71,700 AED to 83,200 AED (143,400 AED to 166,400 AED total over 2 years).

Student-Faculty Ratio

Not publicly disclosed

Application Deadline

August 28, 2026 (For specific Master programmes; varies across intakes and courses).

titelIconQuick Facts

titelIcon

Year Established

2006

titelIcon

Accreditation

Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) - UAE Ministry of Education, French Ministry of Higher Education

titelIcon

Campus Size

93,000 m²

titelIcon

Setting

Urban (Al Reem Island)

titelIcon

Mascot / Colors

Mascot: Foxy / Nickname: Foxes

titelIcon

Student Enrollment

3,000+

titelIcon

International Students

Representing more than 90 nationalities

This institution may not fully
meet your expectations.
It’s simple! Just tell us what you're looking
for, and we'll match you with universities
that fit your needs.
Ready to begin? This will just take a couple of minutes.
I want to do
Masters
I want to do
Bachelors
Student Icon
12.9K+ students got admitted through us.

Ranking HighlightsRanking Highlights

Global or National University Ranking

Parent Institution (Sorbonne Université) ranked 43rd globally in the Shanghai Ranking.

Program-Specific Ranking

Business and Foreign Languages curriculum ranked “A” by the French Agency of Evaluation of Higher Education and Research (AERES).

Reputation

Recognized as the first international university established in Abu Dhabi, bridging European academic models with Gulf regional development.

Research Output

High (Managed via the SAFIR Institute across multiple specialized disciplines).

International Collaborations

Broad network linking Sorbonne Université Paris, Université Paris Cité, international labs, ministries, and global corporate foundations.

Sign up to explore your future at leading universities in the UAE

Sign Up to Continue

titelIcon Take a look at Campus

su
su1
su2
su3
su4

titelIconContact Information

Location
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Phone
Not Available
Email
Not Available
Go to College Website

titelIconCommonly Asked Questions

SUAD offers Bachelor's and Master's programmes across three core domains: Humanities, Sciences, and Law & Economics. The primary languages of instruction are English and French, depending on the track.

Yes. Locally, all programmes are officially accredited by the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) under the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK).

Undergraduate entry requires an 80% high school average (IELTS 5.5+), while postgraduates need a 3.0/4.0 GPA (IELTS 6.0+). French-taught tracks require a minimum B2 proficiency level.

You can apply through us by completing your profile or apply online via the university's official website.

Bachelor's programmes cost a total of 215,100 AED, Master's degrees range from 143,400 to 166,400 AED, and Foundation years cost between 48,700 and 71,700 AED.

SUAD offers 40% to 75% academic scholarships (100% for UAE nationals) alongside needs-based financial aid and a 10% sibling discount.

Yes, On-campus single-occupancy rooms with private bathrooms cost 12,700 AED per semester, inclusive of all utilities, Wi-Fi, and weekly cleaning.

The campus features advanced tech labs, a 700-seat auditorium, a full sports complex with climbing walls, and the largest French-language library in the Middle East.

Established in 2006, SUAD degrees are issued directly from Paris by Sorbonne Université and Université Paris Cité, offering authentic, globally recognized European credentials.
Free Consultation