ADU launches 21 new courses for Fall 2025-26 to empower youth

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Abu Dhabi University (ADU) has shared exciting news for students in the UAE and beyond. The university has announced 21 new academic programmes that will start from Fall 2025-2026. These programmes cover many different subjects and will help students get ready for important jobs in the future.

With these new courses, ADU now offers a total of 65 programmes. All these programmes have been approved by the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA), which means they meet high-quality standards. These new courses are available at undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels, giving students many choices based on their interests and career goals.

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Why Has ADU Introduced New Programmes?

These programmes are designed to prepare students for jobs that are in high demand. Today, the world is changing fast because of technology, healthcare needs, and global challenges. Therefore, ADU wants to make sure that students have the skills, knowledge, and confidence to find good jobs and make a difference in society.

Some of the key fields these programmes focus on include:

• Artificial Intelligence (AI)

• Cybersecurity

• Renewable Energy

• Public Health

• Clinical Psychology

• Educational Technologies

• Digital Communication

• Video Game Design

• Law and Intelligent Systems Engineering

Focus on Modern Needs and Skills

The programmes include subjects like ethical hacking, data privacy, behavioural analysis, healthcare leadership, and digital innovation. These are very important for the present and future because companies and governments need people with such skills to keep data safe, treat mental health issues, create smart technologies, and build clean energy solutions.

ADU believes that by teaching these subjects, students will not only find jobs but also help the UAE grow into a diversified, knowledge-based economy.

What Does ADU’s Chancellor Say?

Professor Ghassan Aouad, the Chancellor of ADU, said that students are at the heart of everything ADU does. He explained that the university wants to provide world-class programmes that help students become future leaders.

He also said that these new courses have been carefully planned after studying what skills and jobs are needed in the UAE and the world. The university wants its graduates to fill important talent gaps in the job market. By doing this, ADU is supporting the UAE’s economic visions for growth and development.

New Undergraduate Programmes

The new undergraduate programmes include:

• 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

These programmes are designed for students who have completed their high school and are ready to start their university journey.

New Postgraduate Programmes

For students who have already finished their bachelor’s degree and want to study further, ADU has launched several new master’s programmes:

• Master of Arts 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

• Master of Arts in Applied Behavior Analysis

• Master of Science in Healthcare Leadership

These courses will help students gain deeper knowledge in their fields and prepare for leadership roles.

New Doctoral Programmes

At the highest level of education, ADU has also introduced new PhD programmes:

• PhD in Law

• PhD in Education

• PhD in Intelligent Systems Engineering

• PhD in Engineering Management

PhD programmes are for students who want to become experts and researchers in their fields. They can also become professors and teach the next generation.

What Jobs Can Students Get After These Programmes?

With these new courses, students can work in many important and growing fields. For example, they can become:

• Cybersecurity Analysts – experts who keep computer systems safe

• AI Engineers – people who build smart machines and software

• Digital Transformation Specialists – professionals who help businesses go digital

• Healthcare Leaders – managers and planners in hospitals and health organisations

• Legal Advisors in Cyberlaw – lawyers who deal with technology and internet laws

• Educational Technology Consultants – experts who use technology to improve learning

How Will These Programmes Help Students?

These programmes will combine strong academic study with learning experiences related to industries. This means students will not only learn theory but also how to use it in real-life jobs. ADU is giving flexible options so that both new high school graduates and working professionals can study and build their careers further.

ADU’s Commitment to Students

ADU is known for academic innovation. The university always works to make its learning environment dynamic and inspiring. This helps students achieve their goals with confidence. Whether students want to start a new career or gain advanced knowledge in their current fields, ADU’s new programmes will support their dreams.

ADU believes that education should match what the world needs today and tomorrow. By offering these new courses, the university shows its dedication to academic excellence, student success, and supporting the UAE’s growth as a strong, knowledge-based nation.