Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi welcomes individuals from the local community who wish to pursue undergraduate and postgraduate level study without enrolling in a degree programme. Most of the classes from the undergraduate and postgraduate study options are open to the public through the Auditeurs Libres programme.
Here you'll find a complete list of courses open to our community, organised by department and programme. For more information or to register, please contact the relevant head of department.
| Courses | Teaching language | Timings | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
Antiquité Grecque |
French |
|
2 weeks |
Antiquité Romaine |
French |
|
2 weeks |
Art des Mondes Médiévaux |
French |
|
2 weeks |
Art du 19ème siècle après 1850 |
French |
|
2 weeks |
Art et Archéologie des Pays de l'Asie (1) |
French |
|
2 weeks |
Art et Archéologie des Pays de l'Asie (2) |
French |
|
2 weeks |
Egyptologie |
French |
|
2 weeks |
Mondes Extra-Européens |
French |
|
2 weeks |
Patrimoine |
French |
|
2 weeks |
Renaissance Européenne |
French |
|
2 weeks |
| Courses | Teaching language | Timings | |
|---|---|---|---|
Communication and Museum - Actors and Networks |
English |
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Contemporary Issues |
English |
|
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Digital tools and Digital Humanities |
English |
|
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Documentation and New Technologies |
English |
|
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Exhibition Production & Contemporary Arab Art |
English |
|
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Graphic Design and Publications |
English |
|
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Preventive Conservation and Restoration |
English |
|
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Registration |
English |
|
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Scenography and Exhibition Design |
English |
|
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Temporary Exhibitions |
English |
|
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Temporary Programming in Museums |
English |
|
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The Basics of Collection Management and Registration |
English |
|
| Courses | Teaching language | Timings | |
|---|---|---|---|
Archaeology and Art of the Asian World |
English |
|
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Archaeology of the Gulf and Near Eastern world I |
English |
|
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Classical and Late Antique Archaeology & Art |
English |
|
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Digitization for Arts and Heritage |
English |
|
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Extra European Art and Archaeology 1 |
English |
|
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History and contemporary issues of Collections / Material Culture |
English |
|
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History of Heritage |
English |
|
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History of Techniques |
English |
|
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lslamic Art and Archaeology |
English |
|
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Medieval Art |
English |
|
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Modern Art |
English |
|
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Valorization: from archaeological sites to museums. Around the object |
English |
|
| Courses | Teaching language | Timings | Dates | Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Pouvoirs et sociétés III |
French |
9am-1pm |
14-25 Sep 2026 |
Jean-Christophe Couvenhes |
Pouvoir et religions |
French |
9am-1pm |
14-25 Sep 2026 |
Jean Marie Salamito |
Economie, Sociétés et cultures II |
French |
9am-1pm |
28 Sep to 9 Oct 2026 |
Rémy Heme de La Cotte |
Relations internationales IV |
French |
9am-1pm |
28 Sep to 9 Oct 2026 |
Jean-François Dunyach |
Religions et Cultures II |
French |
9am-1pm |
19-30 Oct 2026 |
Cécile Bresc |
Histoire des Relations internationales II |
French |
9am-1pm |
2-13 Nov 2026 |
Isabelle Dasque |
Histoire des Relations internationales II |
French |
9am-1pm |
16-27 Nov 2026 |
Géraud Poumarède |
Géopolitique et Sécurité internationale |
French |
9am-1pm |
16-27 Nov 2026 |
Arnaud Houte |
Diplomatie et sciences politiques |
French |
9am-1pm |
16-27 Nov 2026 |
Aurélia Dusserre |
| Courses | Teaching language | Dates | Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|
US Civilization (L1) |
English |
Sep-Dec 2026 |
Emmanuelle Chiocca |
GB Civilization (L2) |
English |
19-30 Oct 2026 |
Louise Dalingwater |
International Affaires (L3) |
English |
19-30 Oct 2026 |
Louise Dalingwater |
French Civilisation (L2 and L3) |
French |
19-30 Oct 2026 |
Stephane Jettot |
Europ Civilisation (L1) |
French |
16-27 Nov 2026 | Thierry Chopin |
Italian Civilisation (L2 and L3) |
Italian |
16-27 Nov 2026 |
Davide Luglio |
Spanish Civilisation (L2 and L3) |
Spanish |
16-27 Nov 2026 |
Hélène Dewaele |
German Civilisation (L2 and L3) |
German |
16-27 Nov 2026 | Hans Stark |
Here is the price list for our Auditeurs libres classes. Additional insurance fees may apply, and a 5% VAT is applicable.
For more information regarding requirements, payment, and programmes, or to register as an auditor, candidates should contact the Head of Department.
| Undergraduate programmes | Postgraduate programmes | |
|---|---|---|
AED 500 for one 2 weeks course AED 800 for 2 courses AED 1,000 for 3 courses AED 1,200 for 4 courses |
AED 800 for one 2 weeks course AED 500 for a one week course or a 3 day course AED 1,200 for 2 courses |
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