ABU DHABI: Abu Dhabi University’s (ADU) College of Business has been re-accredited by the European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS), a comprehensive quality review system for business and management schools, that recognises its world-class programmes and academic excellence.

ADU consolidates its position in an elite group of 224 world-renowned institutions from more than 45 countries accredited by EQUIS. This milestone marks ADU’s third consecutive EQUIS accreditation, further cementing its position as one of the world’s leading business institutions.

With this re-accreditation, ADU continues to set global standards for excellence in business education, ensuring its graduates are well-equipped with the skills and knowledge required to succeed in an ever-evolving economy both nationally and internationally.

Professor Ghassan Aouad, Chancellor of ADU, said, “At ADU, we remain committed to providing our students with world-class programmes that enable them to contribute to the development of the UAE’s growt
h and economic development. The University’s College of Business continues to demonstrate excellence in education on a global level. This achievement serves as a testament to the faculty’s continuous dedication and hard work in advancing the UAE’s educational sector.”

Professor Barry O’Mahony, Dean of the College of Business at Abu Dhabi University (ADU), said, “Prestigious recognitions like these place ADU’s College of Business at the forefront of global business education and further reinforces our commitment to shaping the next generation of business leaders.”

Institutions accredited by EQUIS are assessed in an extensive evaluation process that thoroughly reviews the quality of courses, faculty, academic services, international exposure, community impact, and connections with industry as well as corporate responsibility and sustainability. As the leading accreditation system for management schools, EQUIS is awarded only to top-tier institutions such as those at Oxford and Cambridge universities.

In addi
tion to its double accreditation, ADU’s College of Business was ranked the number one business school in the UAE and Arab region and 101-125 globally according to Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2024 by Subjects.

Source: Emirates News Agency