SUAD FAST FACTS

Key insights

1^st

International University in Abu Dhabi

Exclusive

The only branch campus of a French University worldwide

93,000 m²

State-of-art campus

1^st

Humanities Education University (Forbes Middle East Award 2019)

2^nd

The Universities Debate Contest in 2024, competing against participants from 15 universities nationwide

#1

30 May 2006. First french university created in Abu Dhab

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

12 dedicated labs

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

SCAI

1 dedicated centre on Artificial Intelligence

Our Teams

334

Members of the Academic staff

201

Visiting professors primarily for Sorbonne Université and Université Paris Cité.

17,000

Access to a pool of 17,000 researchers in Europe

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

1,400+

Enrolled students in 2024

71%

Students from the UAE

3,000+

Graduate students

+1200

Students in 2023

100%

employers satisfied after they recruit a SUAD student

65+

Different nationalities

OUR ALUMNI

3,000+ alumni
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 average number of students in one class = availability of professors

FEES AND SCHOLARSHIPS

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

RESEARCH

An ecosystem of 14,000+ researchers and faculty members
SAFIR: Sorbonne Abu Dhabi for Innovation and Research Institute
SCAI: The 1st Centre in Artificial Intelligence in the UAE (2020)
7 research centres
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
428 publications in 2023–2024

LIBRARY

Grand

The 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

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)

ABOUT SORBONNE UNIVERSITY

Shanghai Ranking: 41st globally

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

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)

SORBONNE UNIVERSITY – Mathematics & Physics

Over 90% employability rate

4th worldwide in Mathematics (ARWU/Shanghai)

17th worldwide in Physics (ARWU/Shanghai)

ON UNIVERSITY PARIS CITY - Law

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

Our Ranking

SUAD FAST FACTS

Key insights

1st

Exclusive

93,000 m2

1st

2nd

#1

Network

+200

3 schools

12 dedicated labs

SCAI

Our Teams

334

201

17,000

Schools

School of Arts and Humanities

School of Data, Science and Engineering

School of Law, Economics and Business

OUR STUDENTS

1,400+

71%

3,000+

+1200

100%

65+

OUR ALUMNI

OUR PROGRAMMES

FEES AND SCHOLARSHIPS

RESEARCH

LIBRARY

Grand

5,000sqm

400

9

31

115,000

49

624,000+

OUR SPORTS FACILITIES

2nd

10+

ABOUT ABU DHABI

One of the Middle East’s most important economic hubsRanked 4th best city in the world to work in (BCG)Named the safest city in the world for the 8th consecutive year (Numbeo, 2024)

ABOUT SORBONNE UNIVERSITY

SORBONNE UNIVERSITY – Mathematics & Physics

ON UNIVERSITY PARIS CITY - Law

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