Abu Dhabi University (ADU) (Arabic: جامعة أبوظبي) is a private research university with its main campus in Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, and satellite campuses in Al Ain, Dubai and Madinat Zayed.

[4] Founded in 2003 by Ali Saeed bin Harmal al-Dhaheri,[5] it is the largest private institution in the country that offers courses in various subjects up to post-graduation.

[12][13] The Bachelor of Architecture course at Abu Dhabi University (ADU) earned the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) accreditation in 2018.

Abu Dhabi University launched the ‘ADU Smart Learning Center’ to upskill faculty, design courses.

[17] Abu Dhabi University provides both undergraduate and postgraduate programs, and consists of four colleges along with an English Language Institute.