Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi plays a vital role in advancing Sustainable Development Goal 4, which aims to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education, while promoting lifelong learning opportunities for all. By offering diverse academic programmes that cater to a wide range of students, including those from underrepresented backgrounds, the university fosters an inclusive learning environment. Its commitment to innovative teaching methods and interdisciplinary research supports quality higher education in the UAE that adapts to the evolving needs of society. 

With a printed collection of over 110,000 books, 730,000 electronic books, 58,000 electronic journals, and subscriptions to over 45 online databases, Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi is home to the biggest Francophone library in the Gulf Region. Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi demonstrates its commitment to accessibility and knowledge sharing by providing the public with free access to its world-class library and resources. This initiative allows community members, students, and researchers to explore a vast collection of books, academic journals, and digital resources, fostering a culture of learning and inquiry. 

Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi’s lifelong learning policy emphasises the importance of continuous education and personal development throughout one's career. By providing flexible programmes tailored to the needs of working professionals, the university fosters a culture of ongoing learning that adapts to evolving job markets and individual aspirations. This commitment ensures that learners can acquire new skills, expand their knowledge, and stay competitive in a rapidly changing world, ultimately promoting personal growth and professional advancement. 

The Continuing Education Centre (CEC) provides niche, high quality and lifelong learning programmes to empower working professionals and advance their professional goals and career prospects. 
 
Ad Hoc and Programmed Vocational Training Events Available Through the Continuing Education Centre 

• Wealth Investment Certificate 
  
  
• SELFEE-Sorbonne French Language Courses 
  
  
• Professional Certificate in Archives and Records Management (in cooperation with the National Archives) 
  
  
• International Programme in Sports Management 
  
  
• Certificate in UAE Law 
  
  
• Certificate in Digital Humanities 

Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi provides its employees with continuous lifelong learning experiences through trainings and programmes. In collaboration with ADIA (Abu Dhabi Investment Authority) a tailor-made programme of 3 levels designed by Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi and Sorbonne Centre for Artificial Intelligence Faculty aimed at enhancing employees’ skills and expanding their impact by teaching them Machine Learning and Data Science skills and tools related to finance. 

SUAD was selected by ADIA as a partner of choice to develop mathematics examinations for high school students applying to ADIA’s sponsorship programme, ensuring that only the most qualified candidates are retained. 

In parallel, the university opened the ADIA summer school “Guided Tour of AI” to train high-school students sponsored by ADIA. These selected students had the chance to become university students for 10 days, receiving high-level knowledge throughout their classes, tutorials, activities, and taking advantage of the housing facilities, and sports building. 

These activities are open to the community, regardless of ethnicity, religion, disability, immigration status, or gender as indicated in the Continuing Education Centre policy. 

The Career Centre promotes internships that offer hands-on learning opportunities, bridging academic knowledge with real-world experience. These internships equip students with practical skills, foster personal and professional growth, and enhance employability. Through partnerships with leading organisations, students gain meaningful exposure to their chosen fields, building essential competencies for future career success and encouraging lifelong learning. 

The event which was part of the university’s Go Green Initiative 2023, hosted over 140 French-speaking participants of different age groups. The topic of the dictation covered climate change and sustainability challenges which aimed to raise awareness about global environmental issues. 
This event is part of a series of dictations held annually under different themes. 

The Grand Oral is an annual educational event hosted by Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi every year inviting students to participate in workshops and is open to the public.