Abu Dhabi University (ADU) has announced the launch of 21 new academic programs for the Fall 2025–2026 intake, significantly expanding its educational offering to a total of 65 accredited programs. The expansion spans undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels, and is designed to meet the growing demand for talent in AI, cybersecurity, healthcare, education, and law.
All new programs have received approval from the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA), and are aligned with national goals to foster a diversified, knowledge-based economy in the UAE.
In a statement, Professor Ghassan Aouad, Chancellor of ADU, said:
“With our students being at the core of our offering at ADU, we aim to provide world-class programs that equip future leaders with the knowledge and skills necessary to thrive in today’s dynamic job market. By regularly realigning our curriculum with evolving industry needs, we are not only enhancing educational outcomes and employability, but also actively contributing to the UAE’s economic visions.”
Highlights of the New Programs:
Undergraduate:
- BA in International Relations
- BA in Psychology
- BA in Video Game Design
- BSc in Artificial Intelligence
- BSc in Renewable Sustainable Energy Engineering
- BSc in Clinical Psychology and Mental Health
Postgraduate:
- MA in Digital Communication and Technology
- MSc in Cybersecurity
- MSc in Artificial Intelligence
- MSc in Fintech
- MSc in Strategic Digital Transformation
- Master of Law in Cyberlaw and Artificial Intelligence
- Master of Public Health
- Master of Education in Educational Technologies and AI
- MSc in Clinical Psychology and Mental Health
- MA in Applied Behavior Analysis
- MSc in Healthcare Leadership
Doctoral:
- PhD in Law
- PhD in Education
- PhD in Intelligent Systems Engineering
- PhD in Engineering Management
ADU’s new offerings are tailored to address critical skill gaps in both public and private sectors. The university’s curriculum redesign prioritises digital transformation, behavioral sciences, healthcare leadership, and data security, reflecting global workforce trends.
Graduates will be prepared for roles such as AI engineers, cybersecurity analysts, digital transformation strategists, legal experts in cyberlaw, and educational technology consultants. The programs cater to both fresh high school graduates and mid-career professionals, offering flexible pathways to advance academic and professional goals.
The move reinforces ADU’s mission to be a regional leader in academic innovation, with an emphasis on industry-aligned training, experiential learning, and graduate employability.
Applications for the Fall 2025–2026 intake are now open, with programs expected to draw interest from across the UAE and the wider MENA region.
