Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge Launches 3rd ADEK Summer Program, Expanding to More Countries

Abu Dhabi, 18 July 2025: The Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) has officially launched the third edition of its Summer Program, welcoming 200 top-performing Emirati students from Grades 10 and 11 across public, private, and Charter Schools in the emirate.

This year’s ADEK Summer Program offers students a unique opportunity to pursue academic pathways at prestigious global universities across seven countries and four continents. The initiative is designed to help students explore their interests and passions, develop a global perspective, and gain the skills necessary for both academic and personal advancement.

His Excellency Mubarak Hamad Al Mheiri, Undersecretary of ADEK, stated: “Building on the success of last year’s program, this year’s expanded edition—in terms of student participation, countries, universities, and academic offerings—reflects our ongoing dedication to supporting talented students and enabling them to broaden their learning beyond the traditional classroom. We aim to encourage students to pursue higher education internationally at leading institutions and to discover their academic passions, all while equipping them with future-ready skills for key industries in Abu Dhabi and around the world.”

The 2025 program includes 14 specialized tracks—nine academic and five credit-bearing—aligned with high-demand fields such as Medicine, Artificial Intelligence, Neurobiology, Biotechnology, Cognitive Science, Visual Arts and Design, and Cinematography. Seven of these programs are hosted by top 20 global universities, with 65 students enrolled in institutions such as Stanford University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Cornell University, Columbia University, University of California, Berkeley, the National University of Singapore (NUS), and Berklee College of Music.

Participation in the ADEK Summer Program also increases students' eligibility for future academic achievements, including the prestigious Abu Dhabi Scholarships Program. In 2024, previous program alumni gained admission to top 50 universities globally and were accepted into newly introduced Creative and Elite Majors—highlighting the program’s role in cultivating world-class, industry-aligned talent.