Facts & figures

Since 2006, Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi (SUAD) has provided world-class education, addressing today's global challenges with a strong commitment to student success. The facts & figures below reflect this dedication and place us among the leading institutions in the region.

ABOUT SORBONNE UNIVERSITY PARIS

Times Higher Education: 75th globally, 4th in France

Shanghai Ranking: 43rd globally

QS World University Rankings 2024: 59th globally

5 Nobel Prizes since 2004

33 Fields Medals since 2004

CELSA ranked #1 Communications School in France (@FigaroÉtudiant)

4th worldwide in Mathematics (ARWU/Shanghai)

17th worldwide in Physics (ARWU/Shanghai)

ABOUT PARIS CITÉ UNIVERSITY - School of Law, Economics and Business

19th worldwide and 5th in France (THE Young University Rankings)

33rd globally (Center for World University Rankings)

Among the top 0.2% of universities worldwide

3rd university in France

25% of alumni have received prestigious academic awards

60th worldwide and 4th in France (ARWU/Shanghai 2024)

35th worldwide for Top 10% most-cited publications (Leiden)

#1 French university for publication impact (Leiden)

#1 university in France for citation rate per article

ABOUT SUAD

1^st

International University in Abu Dhabi

Exclusive

The only branch campus of a French University worldwide

93,000 m²

State-of-art campus

Network

An exceptional network of partner universities for student exchange opportunities

+200

Events yearly

3 SCHOOLS

School of Law, Economics and Business,
School of Arts and Humanities,
School of Data, Science and Engineering

INTERNATIONAL RANKING

1st Humanities Education University (Forbes Middle East Award 2019)

12 DEDICATED LABS

4 Science labs
1 Archeology lab
7 computer Labs utilised by all departments

SCHOOLS

School of Arts and Humanities

The School of Arts and Humanities fosters critical thinking and decision-making, linguistic and communication skills, and cultural understanding through a broad range of disciplines—from history, philosophy, and languages to urban planning and museum studies. Our programs combine academic depth with practical relevance, preparing students to engage with today’s global challenges through a humanistic lens. Graduates are equipped for diverse careers in public policy, international organizations, education, cultural institutions, urban development, and the creative industries, as well as for leadership roles in both the public and private sectors.

School of Data, Science and Engineering

In a world driven by digital and responsible innovation, the School of Data, Science and Engineering offers a range of programmes designed to meet the increasing demand for advanced expertise in data science, technology, and engineering. Covering areas from physics and AI to records management, these programmes integrate interdisciplinarity, rigorous scientific inquiry, and experiential learning. Join us to become an architect of the quantum and digital future.

School of Law, Economics and Business

At the crossroads of global challenges and local opportunities, the School of Law, Economics and Business offers a multidisciplinary approach to understanding and shaping the world. Through its diverse departments and wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs, the school equips students with the analytical, legal, (communication,) and managerial skills needed to lead in today’s complex environment. Discover our academic community, latest research, impactful projects, and how we align with the Sustainable Development Goals.

OUR STUDENTS

+1,200

Students enrolled in 2023

+1,400

Students enrolled in 2023

3,000+

Graduate students

71%

Students from the UAE

90+

Nationalities have been part of our student body since 2006

56

Students identified as People of Determination (PoD) in 2024

2 nd

At the 2024 Universities Debate Contest, competing against participants from 15 universities nationwide

OUR ALUMNI

3,000+ alumni
100% employers satisfied after they recruit a SUAD student
64% work in key government positions
34% are in the private sector

OUR PROGRAMMES

10 undergraduate programmes
14 postgraduate programmes
3 studying languages: English, French and Arabic
In AY 2023/24, the overall retention rate was 92.5%
11.3 students per class on average, allowing tailored support from professors

FEES AND SCHOLARSHIPS

85% of our students receive a scholarship
78.58% of the students receive a full scholarship

OUR TEAMS

334

Members of the Academic staff

201

Visiting professors primarily from Sorbonne Université and Université Paris Cité.

17,000

Researchers in Europe

RESEARCH

SAFIR: Sorbonne Abu Dhabi for Innovation and Research Institute with 54 permanent active members
An ecosystem of 17,000+ researchers and faculty members
7 affiliate researchers are part of SAFIR
16 PhD students and affiliated PhDs are involved in SAFIR
7 research centres
A dedicated centre for AI: SCAI, The 1st Centre in Artificial Intelligence in the UAE (2020)

428 publications in 2023-2024
20+ conferences and seminars hosted at SUAD in 2023–2024
28 contributions to international research events in 2023–2024
Home to the only nanoparticle printer in the UAE
+1400% increase in the research budget in 2024

LIBRARY

Largest

Francophone library in the GCC

5,000^sqm

Across two floors

400

Study spaces

9

Study rooms

31

Computers

115,000

Printed books

49

Databases

624,000+

E-resources (eBooks, eJournals, articles, etc.)

OUR SPORTS FACILITIES

2^nd

Largest climbing wall in Abu Dhabi

10+

Sports classes open to public

2

League medals won by SUAD men's volleyball team

ABOUT ABU DHABI

One of the Middle East’s most important economic hubs

Ranked 4th best city in the world to work in (BCG)

Named the safest city in the world for the 8th consecutive year (Numbeo, 2024)

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